Family Health Educator - Childbirth; 0.0FTE; Day/PM Shift

UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital•Madison, OH

35d

About The Position

The Family Health Educator provides community health education and support services focused on childbirth and related topics. The position connects families with the hospital and prepares them for childbirth, their hospital stay, and the early postpartum period in a family-centered care environment before they transition home. Scheduling is flexible, with typical hours between 4:30 PM and 9:00 PM and occasional daytime hours.

Requirements

Education, training, or commensurate experience in childbirth education.
Experience instructing patients, students, or families.
Experience in obstetrics, labor and delivery, and/or postpartum.
Experience with in-person and virtual instruction.
Certification as a childbirth educator; relevant courses, licensure, or commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of certification.
Ability to incorporate different learning methods into groups, including use of audio-visual equipment.
Confidence and capability to interact effectively with course participants.

Responsibilities

Provide community health education and support in family health, focusing on childbirth and related topics.
Prepare families for childbirth, their hospital stay, and the early postpartum period before they transition home.
Use different learning methods in group instruction, including audio-visual equipment.
Stay current with learning applications, evaluations, and meetings throughout the year.
Interact effectively with course participants.