Prenatal Health Educator

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

10d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking a Prenatal Health Educator to provide comprehensive perinatal health assessments and appropriate interventions, referrals, recommendations, and follow-up services for individuals enrolled in the assigned program. As a provider within California’s Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP), the role delivers education and guidance related to pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. The educator works as part of a multidisciplinary community health team and serves a diverse, multicultural patient population with sensitivity, respect, and cultural humility. The position conducts prenatal and postpartum assessments, develops individualized care plans with the multidisciplinary team, and provides education and counseling on childbirth preparation, labor and delivery, postpartum expectations, breastfeeding, and newborn care. The educator coordinates referrals and follow-up, documents assessments and progress, and may facilitate group workshops. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., based at 1809 National Ave, San Diego, California. Travel between sites and other locations within San Diego County is an essential job function.

Requirements

Two years of experience in maternal and child health; community health setting experience is preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Strong knowledge of physiology and anatomy related to lactation.
Proficiency in medical terminology relevant to maternal and infant health.
Experience in case management to coordinate care effectively.
Excellent public speaking skills for conducting educational sessions.
Understanding of public health principles as they relate to health education promotion.
Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
Ability to work effectively both in a team-based environment and independently.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and coworkers as part of a multidisciplinary community health team serving a diverse, multicultural population.
Ability to multitask, remain flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.
Ability to provide support, structure, empathy, sound judgment, and insight into human behavior and family relations.
Basic computer literacy, including the ability to document in an electronic medical record, obtain patient background information and reports, and follow up on appointments.
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Ability and means to travel in a timely manner within San Diego County; travel between sites and other locations is an essential function.
Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of minimum car insurance required by California law. An acceptable driving record is required. California residents must obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency.
Bachelor’s degree in health education, health science, nursing, public health, or a closely related field is preferred.
Training or certification in childbirth education, perinatal health, maternal-child health, or a related field (such as CBE, CLE, doula training, or health educator certification) is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health education, health science, nursing, public health, or a closely related field.
Training or certification in childbirth education, perinatal health, maternal-child health, or a related field, such as CBE, CLE, doula training, or health educator certification.
Experience in a community health setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct prenatal initial assessments, trimester reassessments, and postpartum assessments in accordance with CPSP standards, identifying needs related to pregnancy, childbirth preparation, psychosocial factors, and perinatal wellness.
Develop individualized care plans based on assessment findings in coordination with prenatal nutritionists, social workers, case managers, and the multidisciplinary team.
Provide individualized education, counseling, and interventions on labor and delivery, comfort measures, birth planning, postpartum expectations, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Develop patient-centered care plans that address identified needs and support healthy pregnancy outcomes.
Make timely referrals to medical, dental, behavioral health, social service, and community resources as appropriate.
Maintain accurate documentation of assessments and progress notes.
Stay current with research and best practices in childbirth education.
May facilitate workshops or group sessions on pregnancy and infant care.
Contribute to patient case discussions and work cooperatively with the healthcare team to develop proactive solutions and comprehensive treatment plans.
Perform other duties as required.