Perinatal Health and Wellness Program Director (experienced)

Position Title: Perinatal Health and Wellness Program Director
Reports to: CEO and COO
Direct Reports: 2 Community Health Workers
Location: Onsite at KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center, Bloomfield and off-site when scheduled to attend tabling events and conferences, and to visit Dental Homes in Newark and Trenton.

About KinderSmile Foundation

KinderSmile Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing underserved children and their families with comprehensive dental care and education on the importance of dental hygiene. Established in 2007, the Foundation's mission is to ensure every child has access to a dentist and to eradicate preventable dental diseases, which disproportionately affect economically disadvantaged children.

KinderSmile Foundation operates three Dental Homes in Bloomfield, Newark, and Trenton, New Jersey, serving patients regardless of their insurance status. The Foundation's staff and volunteers are committed to delivering the highest level of care and respect to everyone who walks through their doors.

About the KinderSmile Perinatal Health and Wellness Program (PHWP)

The KinderSmile Perinatal Health and Wellness Program (PHWP) breaks the dangerous cycle of untreated dental diseases by empowering uninsured and Medicaid-enrolled mothers - from pregnancy through 3 years postpartum - with informative, personal, culturally-sensitive training about the importance of maternal oral health and its impact on the developing fetus and young children.

Black and Hispanic communities are uninsured at higher rates, contributing to racial disparities in oral health care and inequities in oral health care access. KinderSmile PHWP strives to close this gap by linking mothers and their young children to a barrier-free, permanent Dental Home. The AAPD recommends linking children to a Dental Home by age 1 or upon the eruption of the child’s first tooth.

Upon completion of our intensive maternal and infant oral health training, eligible graduates receive free dental care to restore their smiles back to full functionality.

To date, KinderSmile PHWP has served 530 mothers and has been translated into Spanish, Arabic, and Haitian Creole, expanding its reach to diverse communities.

Position Summary

This is a full-time, exempt position.

The PHWP Director at KinderSmile Foundation is a dedicated and skilled professional committed to reducing racial disparities and inequities in oral health care access. Passionate about empowering uninsured and Medicaid-enrolled mothers, they work to break the dangerous cycle of untreated dental disease through oral education and access to quality dental care.

With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, the PHWP Director fosters a welcoming and supportive environment for mothers enrolled in the Perinatal Health and Wellness Program. They lead engaging, culturally sensitive classes that emphasize the critical role of maternal oral health during pregnancy and its impact on the developing fetus and young children.

The PHWP Director actively strives to make a lasting impact on the oral health and overall well-being of the mothers we serve by connecting them and their young children to a barrier-free permanent Dental Home with access to long-term dental care.

Additionally, the PHWP Director adheres to all office protocols, including OSHA and HIPAA regulations. The ideal candidate is friendly, punctual, reliable.

Business attire is required for this position to ensure a professional appearance at all times.

The base salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Location

The full-time PHWP Director will work on-site at KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center in Bloomfield, visit the Newark and Trenton Dental Homes as needed, and represent the KinderSmile Perinatal Health and Wellness Program at off-site tabling events and conferences.

Position Details

The PHWP Director will work 40 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends to represent KinderSmile PHWP at tabling events and conferences.

There will be a 60-minute lunch break each day.

Who You Are:

You have experience in community outreach, or maternal health work, or outreach activities aimed at developing community collaborations and partnerships.

You are a skilled professional who is passionate about reducing racial disparities and inequities in oral health care access and are committed to addressing the critical role of maternal oral health during pregnancy and its impact on the developing fetus and young children.

You are mature, self-motivated, and able to work independently, with a willingness to travel to statewide events. With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you are confident in public speaking and will be a positive representative of KinderSmile Foundation and the perinatal community.

What You’ll Do:

Responsibilities

I. General

o Treat all KinderSmile Perinatal Health and Wellness Program (PHWP) participants with respect, dignity, professionalism and cultural sensitivity.

o Comply with KinderSmile procedures, rules, and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

o Abide by all applicable KinderSmile Foundation office protocols including HIPAA and OSHA.

II. PHWP Set-Up

o Review promotional materials to gain a full understanding of the PHWP program and edit as needed for consistency, completeness and clarity.

o Maintain supplies of promotional materials including fliers, certificates and sign in sheets.

o For tabling events, maintain a prepared travel bag with PHWP logo tablecloth, clipboard and promotional materials, and a small folding table.

o Create a schedule of tabling events and informational sessions and add dates to the shared Google calendar.

o Maintain an up-to-date list of PHWP community partners.

III. PHWP Execution

o Recruit, enroll, and educate a minimum of 75 moms per year at both KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center Bloomfield/Newark and KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center Trenton

o Link PHWP moms back to a Dental Home.

IV. Outreach and Recruitment

o Identify and schedule off-site outreach events at least 1x a week with partner organizations.

o Assign KinderSmile Foundation Community Health Workers to attend scheduled outreach events.

o Provide oversight of KinderSmile Foundation Community Health Workers and PHWP volunteers' activities, follow-up and record-keeping.

o Schedule and conduct virtual and in-person oral health education classes, by language and county

o Track and record attendance at dental appointments and dental services provided to PHWP moms.

V. Data Collection and Reporting

o Maintain Master Spreadsheet of PHWP moms

• Data should be collected and updated on a weekly basis.

o Evaluate data to make sure the program is effective and successful.

VI. Program Administration

o Seek grants to support the KinderSmile Perinatal Health and Wellness Program, one grant per fiscal quarter.

o Prepare a monthly report of PHWP activities, events and statistics.

VII. Community Engagement

o Network with maternal health leaders and attend maternal conferences and seminars to raise awareness to the importance of maternal and infant oral health care during pregnancy.

o Hold outreach and educational meetings with community partners.

o Expand our network of community partners throughout NJ to increase maternal oral health awareness, and continue to build upon maternal oral health data.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following are the minimum qualifications needed to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Education

• College graduate

Experience

• Prior experience working in community outreach, or maternal health work, or outreach activities aimed at developing community collaborations and partnerships

Technical Proficiency

• Familiarity with Google docs, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Other Critical Skills

• Driver's License.
• Organized, punctual, and reliable.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Friendly and personable demeanor.

Special Working Conditions

· Travel in NJ: Must be willing and able to travel statewide to visit KinderSmile Foundation Dental Homes, and to attend outreach events and conferences. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

· Public engagement: Tabling and attending conferences may require public speaking, networking, and relationship-building with diverse community groups, stakeholders, and partner organizations.

· Leading classes: Responsible for leading engaging, culturally sensitive educational sessions on maternal oral health, which may involve standing for extended periods and interacting with diverse audiences.

· Physical requirements: Must be able to lift and transport materials (e.g., outreach materials, event supplies) up to 30 pounds for tabling events and presentations.

· Driving requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel independently to various event locations.

· Flexible schedule: Work hours may vary based on event schedules, requiring occasional adjustments to accommodate early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

Join Our Team Today!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of underserved children and their families by providing exceptional dental care and education? If you're passionate about oral health and want to be part of an organization that truly changes lives, we want to hear from you!

Take the first step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career with KinderSmile Foundation by applying now!

Don't miss this opportunity to join a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to creating healthier and brighter smiles for children in need. Apply today and help us transform the future of oral health for underserved communities!

Note:

KinderSmile is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and the principles of non-discrimination in the workplace. Candidates will not be discriminated on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Community Outreach, Oral Education or Maternal health: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000