Women's Health - Prenatal Educator

American Addiction Centers • West Allis, WI

9d • $33 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides prenatal education to expectant parents. Assists with other maternal-child classes as necessary to meet schedule and maintain competence. Utilizes principles of group process and adult learning when teaching groups of expectant parents. Participates in development of childbirth preparation classes. Arranges for, completes and forwards room set-up requests in a timely manner. Responsible for setting up and operating audiovisual equipment. Records class attendance and collects class fees. Assists with evaluations of programs and ensures community and program needs are being met. Maintains positive and productive relationships with physicians, community organizations and community leaders to enhance program recognition and growth. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Requirements

• None Required for Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration or related field.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in Maternal-Child Health environment demonstrating in-depth knowledge of issues related to the maternal-child population or experience in teaching prenatal education.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of individuals (i.e., patients, physicians, staff, committee members, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Web Searching and other computer systems.
• Must have speaking and hearing abilities to communicate/instruct class of 20-30 people.
• Must be able to stand over 50% of the workday with limited bending and twisting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., including supplies and lifting folders off shelves above head and distributing to classes.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to normal office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides prenatal education to expectant parents.
• Assists with other maternal-child classes as necessary to meet schedule and maintain competence.
• Utilizes principles of group process and adult learning when teaching groups of expectant parents.
• Participates in development of childbirth preparation classes.
• Arranges for, completes and forwards room set-up requests in a timely manner.
• Responsible for setting up and operating audiovisual equipment.
• Records class attendance and collects class fees.
• Assists with evaluations of programs and ensures community and program needs are being met.
• Maintains positive and productive relationships with physicians, community organizations and community leaders to enhance program recognition and growth.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time