GROUP FACILITATOR/FAMILY HEALTH ADVOCATE - BIH

NHA•Oceanside, CA

About The Position

POSITION PURPOSE: The Group Facilitator/Family Health Advocate of the Black Infant Health Program is responsible for the management, co-facilitation, and organization of the prenatal and postpartum group intervention as well as providing one on one supportive services to assigned BIH participants. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Basic administrative skills including scheduling, documentation, report writing, computer skills, and MS Office skills
Knowledge of: Women’s health, including prenatal and postpartum health, life course perspective, infant behavior and development
Knowledge of: Health education, including breastfeeding, nutrition, and physical activity
Knowledge of: Local and community services
Knowledge of: HIPPA requirements and issues of client confidentiality
Knowledge of: Basic counseling skills, such as reflecting, active listening, and paraphrasing
Knowledge of: Local and community services and familiarity with particular communities in which services will be provided
Knowledge of: Understanding and respect of the values and beliefs of African American women and the African American community
Skills and Abilities to: Maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and coworkers as a member of multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population
Skills and Abilities to: Maintain exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, time management skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals
Skills and Abilities to: Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Skills and Abilities to: Sensitivity to and understanding of the unique challenges of potentially high risk pregnant and/ or parenting African American women
Skills and Abilities to: Demonstrate professional and positive role modeling
Skills and Abilities to: Exercise appropriate judgment and discretion in answering questions, releasing information, and maintain confidential information
Skills and Abilities to: Maintain composure in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy
Skills and Abilities to: Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Skills and Abilities to: Demonstrates cultural competency and ability to operate in a culturally affirming manner
One (1) year of experience in a community based or health care setting providing direct services to women and African Americans required
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health; Health Education, or Social Science or health related field required
Must attend CDPH/ MCAH sponsored group facilitation training prior to facilitating groups
Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation, proof of liability and property damage insurance on transportation used is required
Licensed driver for a minimum of three (3) years with no more than two (2) violations and accidents within the last three (3) years; no vehicle related suspensions/ reinstatements, DUI’s, reckless or felony driving within the last seven (7) years
Valid Class C California driver’s license and current California automobile insurance
Current certification as a Breastfeeding Educator, or a demonstrated willingness to complete one of the following options (as required): An approved breastfeeding educator certification course and exam, funded by the agency contingent upon available budget in the applicable fiscal year; or A recognized breastfeeding training program that fulfills the agency’s Statement of Work (SOW) requirements but does not result in certification.
TB test required upon hire and must be maintained every four years.

Responsibilities

Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation compiles with all program/ grant requirements
Follows and maintains the fidelity of the State Black Infant Health Program
Fully embraces and supports the BIH governing Concepts of cultural competence, client- centered, strength- based, and utilization of cognitive building approaches
Group preparation: A) Sets up room or virtual platform for groups as appropriate B) Has handouts and activities prepared in advance C) Is prepared to facilitate healthy exchange of information, dialogue, etc. D) Ensures that healthy snack/ food is provided for in person groups E) Starts and ends group on time
May facilitate or co-facilitate other groups and/ or trainings as needed (i.e. nutrition, breastfeeding, etc.)
Will maintain a BIH participant client caseload providing one on one supportive services to participants enrolled in the BIH Group Module and /or the BIH Case Management Only Module.
May participate in recruitment and engagement efforts for the BIH program
Use of curriculum: A) Group materials are available and distributed B) Conducts group check-in that supports the previous week and prepares for current week’s activities C) Ensures the intent of each activity is met as defined by the curriculum D) Reminds participants of next session at end of group
Performs other duties as assigned
Working with a co-facilitator: A) Demonstrates respectful interaction with co-facilitator B) Provides support to co-facilitator
Supports administrative/ clerical functions of the BIH program in conjunction with other program staff