Pregnancy Support Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Alta Care Group, Inc. Head Start Program is seeking a Pregnancy Support Specialist to assist and support pregnant mothers and expectant families to obtain comprehensive prenatal care. This care includes appropriate nutrition, oral health care, mental health supports, and prenatal education, as well as, access to postpartum health care.

Benefit Information:

· Automatic pay increase after 1 year and 5 year anniversaries and every 5 years after that.

· Annual Cost of Living pay increase as authorized by the Office of Head Start.

· Generous paid leave time including vacation, sick, and personal time.

· Paid Holidays (11 per calendar year).

· Non-profit loan forgiveness (for eligible applicants).

· High quality and affordable healthcare plan including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, a company paid life insurance benefit, and additional voluntary life, short-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.

· Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account available.

· 401k retirement plan with employer contribution (employee contribution optional through payroll deduction).

· Career and skill development through extensive professional development opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Recruit and manage a caseload of 8 pregnant women.

Assist expectant mothers in attaining ongoing and comprehensive health care.

Provide referrals to appropriate resources and services such as mental health, food assistance, etc.

Complete newborn baby visits in accordance with program requirements.

Assist in the transition process to Early Head Start services.

Provide prenatal and postpartum information, education, and resources.

Engage pregnant mothers in the Head Start Family Partnership Process.

Coordinate, plan, and carry out group socialization events.

Utilize the Partners for a Health Baby curriculum.

Carry out all job functions in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS:

Support Alta principles and adhere to Mission Statement.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Must maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.

Must maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.

Must be able to relate to individuals of all ethnic social-economic backgrounds.

Ability to work independently and within a group when necessary.

Must maintain professional interaction with customers, vendors and all levels of the organization.

Continuously seeking methods of improvement for efficient operations.

Must participate in training opportunities as necessary or assigned.

Attends all workshops and meetings (i.e. staff, parent) as assigned.

Responsible for personally maintaining current certifications and/or licensures.

PROFESSIONALISM/ATTITUDE

Maintain professionalism at all times through actions and behaviors.

Display a friendly and positive attitude towards job duties, parents, children, staff members, and others (i.e. visitors, volunteers, community partners) and willingly perform job duties.

Must display a positive mood and reflect enjoyment in the performance of job responsibilities and interactions with children, families, staff, volunteers, et al.

Understand and appropriately respond to the needs of other staff, parents, children, visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to pass BCI/FBI background check in accordance with ODJFS Licensing regulations.

Must be able to pass a medical exam in accordance with ODJFS licensing Regulations.

Must be able to provide documentation of being free from communicable tuberculosis in accordance with Head Start Standards.

Must be able to meet qualifications as required for Step Up to Quality (SUTQ).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field required. Experience working with pregnant women preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.61 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18