What are the responsibilities and job description for the HFA Advocate IV position at Maternity Care Coalition?

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for providing strength-based home visitation services through the Healthy Families America (HFA) model to pregnant people and parenting families. Provides case management services consisting of completing assessments, presenting evidence-based health, parenting, and child development education and providing referrals and other supportive services. Nontraditional working hours are required based on operational needs.

Position Responsibilities

Provides intensive case management services including assessments, referrals, home visit documentation, and follow-up to at risk pregnant people and parenting families through weekly home visits and regular phone contact
Supports families experiencing risk factors including trauma (current or historical), substance use disorder, IPV / DV, emotional wellness and mental health diagnosis, and child welfare involvement.
Carries a caseload of 15-20 families with high levels of need
Conducts health promotion activities by providing evidence-based health education, disseminating early childhood education literature, and distributing reproductive health information and materials
Provides strength based, trauma informed, culturally inclusive parenting support through evidence informed curriculum
Supports families in planning for their own health and social service needs by developing Family Service Plans (FSP), Goal Plans (GP), and Plans of Safe Care (POSC) Participates in orientation and ongoing professional development opportunities on topics pertinent to service communities such as maternal and child health, child abuse reporting / prevention, accessing resources (medical care, therapeutic services, public benefits, housing, mental health, substance abuse), parenting support, and DEIJB (out of State travel may be required)
Keeps accurate records of services received by documenting all referrals, family and provider contacts within 72 business hours.
Learns about resources within the community to support families
Routinely attends outreach events in the community (i.e. community meetings, health fairs, job fairs, tabling at community events, etc.) as requested by Program Manager.
Ensures establishment of care and scheduling of prenatal, postpartum, well child, and early intervention appointments
Assists in organizing family meetings, parenting groups and other socialization events
Routinely uses case management databases (ETO, SharePoint, TS Gold) and other systems including Microsoft Office Suite
Meets with Program Manager weekly for reflective supervision

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the concepts and practices associated with community health issues, particularly with pregnant people including perinatal care, parenting practices, and child development

Ability to travel in and around MCC’s service areas (Pennsylvania – Berks, Bucks, Chester Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery Counties, Delaware State,) to conduct home visits and community outreach

Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues facing the community served; experience and humility to work with the culturally diverse families

Knowledge of infant and child development

Experience in family management procedures for determining eligibility, assessing needs, identifying resources, making referrals, following up, and documenting family interactions

Demonstrated clinical therapeutic skills

Demonstrates a willingness to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.)

Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, community partners, families, and members of the community; ability to establish trusting relationships and acceptance of individual differences

Ability to work independently with appropriate boundaries in a work from home environment (designated workspace, securing confidential documents, availability during designated work hours)

Ability to effectively and accurately document case notes and family data according to established case management documentation procedures

Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize tasks in an efficient manner and follow-up and follow-through with strong attention to detail

Experience, Education, and Licensure

5 years' experience providing direct services in a community setting or Associates, bachelor's or master's degree in social work, Public Health, or related field

Experience in working with or providing services to children and families

Experience working with maternal and child health issues, preferred

Infant mental health endorsement, preferred

Valid US driver’s license with driving experience, required

Ability to read, write, and speak English, required

Bi-lingual candidates who fluently read, write and speak other languages in addition to English, is a plus

Benefits Include :

Three (3) weeks paid vacation, plus one (1) week paid Winter Break

Medical, Prescriptions, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft through CIGNA

Employer Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program

Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary & Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter plans through Flex Facts

Medical Waiver Credit

Limited Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) up to $1500 annually

403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

Wellness Programs

12 weeks of paid parental leave

MCC is a qualified PSLF Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace culture. We ensure a fair hiring process and provide a healthy work environment where every employee can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.

As an employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), MCC celebrates differences and values the unique perspectives that individuals from all backgrounds bring to our organization. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that strengthens our mission, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

MCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary : $1,500

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