Maternal and Child Health Educator

3 weeks ago

Joliet, United States Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet offers 43 paid days off per year, excellent medical benefits, and an employer-sponsored 403b plan that requires no contribution from employee. We prioritize your well-being and financial security.


Discover the unique rewards of working in a Head Start program, where you can ignite young minds and provide comprehensive early childhood education that sets the stage for lifelong success.


By joining Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Head Start, you will make a lasting impact on children's lives and have the opportunity to support and uplift families by empowering them to thrive and create a brighter future for themselves and their children.

Apply now so we can make a lasting impact together

General Responsibilities

  1. Under the supervision of the Early Head Start Home-Based Supervisor, the Maternal and Child Health Educator (MCHE) will perform duties in compliance with implementation of the US Department of Health and Human Services Head Start program performances standards.
  2. The MCHE is primarily responsible for the case load of the Expectant Mother’s Initiative along with the guidance, training and technical assistance of the Health and Nutrition Coordinator or Nurse Consultant.
  3. It is the expectation that programmatic services including recruitment takes place throughout the community as specified and designated during the week and some weekends, resulting in at least six completed recruitment applications for enrollment per month.
  4. The MCHE will maintain a census of twenty-six (26) pregnant or postpartum women.
  5. All vacancies to the program will be filled within thirty (30) calendar days of their occurrence.

Essential Functions

  1. Carries out goals, policies and activities designed to implement standards and division objectives.
  2. Develops forms needed for organizing an appropriate record keeping and reporting system and provides input regarding the development and implementation of policies and professional development.
  3. Implements the Healthy Mothers and Babies or other Pre-natal and Post-natal curricula.
  4. Identifies and informs parents, Expectant Mothers and staff of available community health and nutrition resources in coordination with other program staff.
  5. Assist expectant mothers to their physician and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) appointments, schedule home visits as needed.
  6. Completes monthly contact and/or home visits; maintain records, and document Family Engagement activities for expectant mothers.
  7. Record monthly progress notes, referrals and assistance to high-risk expectant mothers.
  8. Investigates health related issues as referred by staff, records findings and formulates plans based on child/family condition.
  9. Promotes preventative health services and early intervention, monitoring and evaluation of activities with Early Head Start and Expectant Mothers Initiative.
  10. Promotes in conjunction with other ECSD staff, active parent involvement in the total Early Childhood Education Program.
  11. Will assist in determination of expectant mom’s financial eligibility for recruitment, enrollment, selection, and acceptance into the Early Head Start program.
  12. Will determine if expectant mom has prenatal care within thirty (30) days of entry to the program and ensures that a Prenatal Medical Exam, Dental Exam, and Postnatal doctor’s visit are completed.

Great Employer Provided Benefits

· Time Off: 14 Holidays - 15 Vacation Days- 14 Sick Days

· Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances

· Flexible Spending Account

· Short-term Disability Insurance

· Long-Term Disability Insurance (employee paid optional)

· Life and AD&D Insurance

· 403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in human services, social service or related field; or a Licensed Practical Nurse or other health professional with current Illinois License is required for this position. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval.
  2. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in maternal and child health or related social services field with pregnant women and/or young children is required.
  3. Bilingual Spanish oral and written skills are preferred. Must successfully pass a bilingual assessment for this distinction.
  4. Knowledge of maternal-infant health and dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
  5. Knowledge of available health resources in the Will and Cook County area.
  6. Excellent organization skills.
  7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and constructively with persons from all racial, diverse cultures, family systems, and social backgrounds.
  8. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Teams.
  9. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  10. Passage of complete background clearance, physical and Tuberculosis (TB) Test.
  11. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, has adopted and follows the Codes of Ethics established by Catholic Charities USA, the National Association of Social Workers and the American Psychological Association. As an employee of the Agency you are expected to support these codes to the extent doing so is consistent with and allowed by applicable law.
  12. A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation and proof of liability insurance is required.

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