HFA Bilingual Advocate IV

• Bi-lingual candidates must fluently read, write and speak other language in addition to English.
  
• 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 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

• 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 must fluently read, write and speak other languages in addition to English

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.