Abundance Coach Alameda County

Heluna Health • San Leandro, CA

7d • $38

About The Position

The California Abundant Birth Project (ABP) expansion is seeking an Abundance Coach to join our Abundance Care Team for Alameda County. The Abundant Birth Project is a pilot program that will provide pregnant people with a monthly income supplement during their pregnancy and post-natal periods. Led by Expecting Justice, this program recognizes that racism has shut far too many parents out of the resources they need for healthy births. Providing cash during pregnancy is an expedient and humanizing way to support mamas during this critical period of life. If you want to be a part of this pioneering, anti-racist program, please consider joining our team! To learn more about ABP, visit https://www.expectingjustice.org/about-abp/ This is a temporary, grant-funded, up to full-time, position through March 2026, with potential extension. Employment is provided by Heluna Health. Please apply by December 19, 2025 for priority review This position has a start date of January 2026 Pay rate: $37.50 Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered. If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Abundance Care Team provides social support and resource connections to the participants of ABP. By providing referrals, and service connections through partnership, validation, and learning opportunities, the Abundance Care Team helps ABP participants gain access to the tools they need for birth and parenting.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience providing case management or care navigation
• 10 years of professional or personal experience interacting closely with Black moms with a deep love for these communities
• Ability to provide respectful case management services to clients in a social service setting
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with ABP participants and a wide range of partners and systems.
• Professional and/or personal experience navigating reproductive health services in Alameda County
• High school degree or equivalent
• If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of professional-level experience in case management with Black communities
• Experience providing direct, case management for Black/African American communities
• Experience in community engagement
• Knowledge (personal or professional) of Alameda County resources and benefits program
• Experience supporting Black pregnant and postpartum parents
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills
• Passion for supporting women/pregnant people who experience the highest rates of infant and maternal mortality/premature births in Alameda County. In Alameda County, data indicate that Black birthing persons experience rates of infant and maternal mortality far exceeding those of other groups.
• Strong Interest, Experience, Knowledge, and/or Expertise in:
• Racial Justice
• Addressing the social determinants of health and health disparities
• Maternal, child and adolescent health
• Policy and/or Systems Change
• Community organizations and organizing
• Good written, oral and listening skills
• Collaborative, proactive, and self-starting capabilities
• Understanding, compassionate, patient
• Reliability and ability to adapt to the needs of the client

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to ABP participants in Alameda County, including conducting assessments of needs of new and continuing participants and developing a case plan depending on the individual needs of each participant who opts into coaching services
• Keep accurate, up to date participant records
• Maintain knowledge of Alameda County community resources and collaborate with other community agencies in connecting participants with needed resources
• Conduct follow-up with participants in the ABP program and case management services
• Participate in regular statewide ABP meetings with the ABP Central team, other local site stakeholders, and partners
• Implement other program activities as needed, including administrative duties, and research support
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees