Maternal Infant Health Outreach Worker

Description:

SUMMARY

The Outreach Worker for the Maternal Infant Health Outreach Worker (MIHOW) Program provide mother-to-mother education, support, and information to economically disadvantaged pregnant women, mothers, and young children 0 to 3 years of age. Through monthly home visits and parenting groups, the outreach worker listens attentively to parent’s concerns, teaches them about nutrition, health and child development, models good health habits and positive parenting skills, and links them with medical and social services. MIHOW is an evidence-based home visiting program (EBHV). This position will be located at the Coffee County Family Resource Center at 103 SE Atlantic St, Tullahoma.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Recruits and enrolls families in need.
• Serves as a good role model for healthy lifestyles and positive parenting skills.
• Advocates on behalf of the family and builds relationships with medical, social service, and other community organizations.
• Develops lesson plans for home visits and monthly gatherings using the MIHOW Curriculum.
• Conducts monthly home visits and parenting groups.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge base regarding the field of case management, maternal and infant health, which can include, but is not limited to, attendance at seminars, workshops, in-service training programs, conferences, community initiatives, as well as utilizing other methods to gain education in this field.
• Builds relationships with key partners in the community.
• Represents the agency at various internal and external meetings, as directed.
• Maintains accurate client/program records regarding services provided according to Agency guidelines, using the database(s) provided by the agency and within Agency time frame.
• Actively participates in supervision sessions, periodic team meetings, and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of community resources and parenting skills. A positive parenting history preferred.
• Experience conducting home visits.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English (preferred).

Additional Skills or Requirements

• Knowledge of infant and toddler growth and development, as well as early childhood education and best practices.
• Superior communication skills, oral and written, as well as superior interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others, work independently, and accept supervision as needed.
• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility relative to ability to prioritize due to changing client circumstances and needs.
• Shows initiative and works well independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability, interest, and willingness to work with diverse staff and clients in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to prepare reports and work within established budgets.
• A strong sense of and respect for confidentiality concerning clients and fellow employees.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn databases, and other systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Current driver’s license required. Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation.
• County/regional travel required.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should send a resume and a cover letter detailing interest, desired salary, and available start date.

Catholic Charities of Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer. Catholic Charities does not discriminate in regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Satisfactory completion of a background and reference check is required.

BENEFITS

• Ten (10) vacation days.
• Twelve (12) personal days.
• Eighteen (18) paid holidays.
• 403B plan with company match
• Pension plan
• Health insurance, vision, and dental coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits