Child Birth/Parenting Educator (Relief)

Department Overview

The Childbirth and Early Parenting Educator provides the highest quality learning environment and educational instruction for community and workplace health education classes and programs related to childbirth and early parenting. The educator maintains a current knowledge base in these and related areas. Educators are expected to provide education to community participants following pre-established curriculum set for the childbirth education programs. Educators also work as one of a team and participate in curriculum development and revision when necessary. Excellent public speaking and instructional skills required.

Function/Duties of Position

Teaching and other classroom activities

• Present childbirth and parenting classes to pregnant individuals and their families to include the following topics: pregnancy; nutrition; labor, birth and postpartum; family-centered maternity care; emotional changes; obstetrical procedures; vaginal and cesarean birth; labor coping skills; infant feeding; and early parenting.
• Assist pregnant families to discover and use strategies that facilitate safe, natural and healthy pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting. Help women and their families to understand how interventions and complications influence the natural course of labor and birth.
• Promote attachment between babies and their families by providing information about the capabilities and needs of the newborn and the parents.
• Act as an advocate to promote safe, natural, healthy and fulfilling childbearing experience for women and their families.
• Set up classroom, obtain supplies and equipment, manage classroom with up to 60 participants.
• Promotes ongoing learning and improvement in self and program. Evaluates educational efforts to recommend alternatives that will promote continuous improvement. May participate in the development, review, revision and distribution of relevant education materials. Utilizes education materials and methodologies as reviewed and approved by the Childbirth and Early
• Parenting Educator group, Center for Women's Health, Oregon Health and Science University. Maintains a current knowledge base within the area of expertise.
• Maintains effective communication with other educators, health care providers and staff to facilitate a consistent educational program for individual clients. Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to hospital policies.
• Maintains and utilizes knowledge base in providing education to clients. Works collaboratively with other educators, health care providers and staff to advocate for and facilitate optimal health through education. Identifies areas and subjects for ongoing personal and team development. Obtain information regarding program through attendance at staff meetings and written updates. Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, in a manner that utilizes flexibility in scheduling, work hours and approach.
  
  

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Certification as a Childbirth Educator through Lamaze International or International Childbirth Education Association or similar national organization with established certification criteria OR
• One year of experience teaching childbirth or related classes. In addition, certification through Lamaze International or International Childbirth Education Association or similar national organization with established certification must be obtained within one year of hire date OR
• Certification as a Lactation Consultant through International Lactation Consultant Association or similar national organization with established certification criteria. OR
• One year of experience teaching adult, community based health education classes. In addition, certification through International Lactation Consultant Association or similar national organization with established certification criteria must be obtained within one year or hire date. OR
• Certification as an American Heart Association Instructor.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, RN, Focused education and training as an educator (health or community education)
• Master's Degree in Health Education, Nursing, or related field
• 2-3 years' experience in health education.
• Experience teaching Childbirth & Early Parenting Education.
• Experience working in women's health specialty areas; focus on pregnancy, labor, delivery, post-partum care
  
  

Additional Details

May work a varied schedule to include days, evenings, weekends. Gives availability for calendar year in order to set the class schedule for the community.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.