Perinatal Advocate

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Franciscan Health, the Perinatal Advocate coordinates and implements patient screening for perinatal and postpartum mental health conditions and social determinants of health (SDoH). The role provides direction and guidance to patients by leading discussions about postpartum experiences, reviewing SDoH needs, and providing resources, supportive guidance, and supportive networks addressing postpartum mental health and socioeconomic barriers. The Perinatal Advocate meets with perinatal patients before discharge to complete screenings and helps ensure program objectives are met. The role also supports community education and program services, develops and maintains patient education guidelines, and maintains quality assurance guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Travel up to 20% is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of healthcare, community, or public health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet with perinatal patients prior to discharge to complete screenings.
Assess, plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and coordinate program efforts to ensure program objectives are met.
Develop and participate in community programs to promote community education and program services.
Develop and maintain education guidelines for the use of educational materials with patient visits.
Maintain guidelines for quality assurance programs.
Lead discussions about patients’ postpartum experiences, review their SDoH needs, and provide resources, supportive guidance, and supportive networks.