Prenatal Care Educator - Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital - Pathways

Location:

ProMedica Toledo Hospital - Harris McIntosh Tower

Department:

TCH Pathways

Weekly Hours:

40

Status:

Full time

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

In the home visiting position of the Prenatal Care Educator/Community Health Worker, you work to improve overall health and birth outcomes with clients on your caseload.

You deliver health education to clients, develop pathways to better health or health improvement plans, and connect clients to vital resources.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Skills: Strong time management, computer, and organizational skills. Must be able to understand and follow directions, communicate clearly in writing and orally, and enter computer data with a high accuracy rate.Must have the ability to advocate for those from underserved populations. Must be able to respect the diverse cultures and beliefs of clients and understand the issues that women and minority populations face related to health disparities, specifically infant mortality. Must have a passion for helping others and desire ongoing professional development.

• License: Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel locally regularly. Must have current car insurance and a valid driver’s license.

• Certification: CPR, BLS

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Associate’s degree

• Years of Experience:One or more years of community outreach-related experience.

• Certification:Community Health Worker certification is highly desirable.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus (https://www.promedica.org/Pages/about-us/default.aspx) .

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace