Maternal Health Specialist
Lifesteps
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- Location
- Castle Shannon, PA
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 12
- 8 days ago
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About the company
Lifesteps
Individual & family services · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Support mothers with appointments, infant development, guidance, education and referrals through home visits.
- Discuss maternal and newborn health and wellness, and complete case management documentation and reports.
What you need
- Associates Degree in Child Development, Human Services, Social Work, Early Childhood Education (or a related field such as Family Relations, Sociology, Women's Studies, etc) OR High School Diploma/GED with a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential.
- Demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum
- Knowledge in infant/toddler development/education/health/nutrition/safety as well as family dynamics and adult learning principles.
- Must be able to secure, within 90 days of hire, and maintain the basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
- Demonstrated ability to complete basic computer tasks or Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business utilizing an Agency Vehicle
- Education: an associate degree or a high school diploma
Key skills
home-based learning experiencesinfant/toddler developmentfamily dynamicsadult learning principlesbasic first aidpediatric CPR certificationMicrosoft Office Suitebasic computer tasksdriver’s licensehome-based CDA credential
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Perks
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- sick time
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Short & long-term disability insurance
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We are immediately hiring for the Castle Shannon area of Pittsburgh, PA .
The Maternal Health Specialist works to assist mothers with:
scheduling and attending well-baby appointments
assess infant and women care and home supports
monitor infant developmental stages
offer guidance, education and referrals to parents, as appropriate, to achieve positive support outcomes
check in through the home visiting program.
The Maternal Health Specialist Home Visitor position includes driving to the family home for check in visits using an Agency Vehicle. Topics discussed are: expectant mother and newborn baby health, education, nutrition, child growth and development, postpartum wellness, and well-baby follow-ups.
In addition, the full-time roles provide case management documentation and reports for the MCO's and supervisors.
Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Child Development, Human Services, Social Work, Early Childhood Education (or a related field such as Family Relations, Sociology, Women's Studies, etc) OR High School Diploma/GED with a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential.
Demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum
Knowledge in infant/toddler development/education/health/nutrition/safety as well as family dynamics and adult learning principles.
Must be able to secure, within 90 days of hire, and maintain the basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
Demonstrated ability to complete basic computer tasks or Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business utilizing an Agency Vehicle
Preferred:
1 year experience in Early Education, Early Childhood Development, Children Services, Social Work, Women's Health, Case Management, Wellness Educator, Community Health Advocate or related field
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking
Generous benefit package for full-time employment!
100% agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums for the employee
Paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time
Short & long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
403B Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
12 paid holidays along with your birthday off with pay
Apply Today for a Meaningful Career:
Online: www.lifesteps.net
Call: 724-283-1010
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