Maternal Health Specialist

Lifesteps, Inc.•Butler Township, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Lifesteps is hiring a full-time Maternal Health Specialist to support pregnant mothers and their children through the first 18 months of life in Butler and Armstrong Counties. The position begins at the base office in Butler, Pennsylvania, and involves travel throughout the counties using a company-provided vehicle. The specialist conducts home visits to support mothers and infants. Visits address expectant mother and newborn health, education, nutrition, child growth and development, postpartum wellness, and well-baby follow-ups. The specialist helps mothers schedule and attend well-baby appointments; assesses infant and women's care needs and home supports; monitors infant and pediatric developmental stages; and provides parents with guidance, education, and referrals to help achieve positive support outcomes. The role also includes completing case-management documentation and reports for managed care organizations (MCOs) and supervisors. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Associate degree in Child Development, Human Services, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma plus a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential.
Competency in planning and implementing home-based learning experiences that effectively implement the home visiting curriculum and promote children's progress.
Knowledge of infant and toddler development, education, health, nutrition, and safety, as well as family dynamics and adult learning principles.
Obtain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain the certification; Lifesteps provides the certification.
Ability to complete basic computer tasks or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Current driver's license and ability to travel for business.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in early education, early childhood development, children's services, social work, women's health, case management, wellness education, community health advocacy, or a related field.
Previous experience as a teacher aide, child care assistant, social worker, or in a similar role.
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking.

Responsibilities

Conduct home visits with families using an agency-provided vehicle.
Assist mothers in scheduling and attending well-baby appointments.
Assess infant and women's care needs and available home supports.
Monitor infant and pediatric developmental stages.
Provide parents with guidance, education, and referrals as appropriate.
Cover topics including maternal and newborn health, education, nutrition, child growth and development, postpartum wellness, and well-baby follow-ups during home visits.
Complete case-management documentation and reports for MCOs and supervisors.
Plan and implement home-based learning experiences using the home visiting curriculum to promote children's progress.