Prenatal Health Educator

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

9d•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 position delivers education and guidance on 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 CPSP-aligned prenatal and postpartum assessments, develops individualized care plans with the multidisciplinary team, and provides education and counseling on childbirth preparation, labor and delivery, comfort measures, birth planning, postpartum expectations, breastfeeding, and newborn care. The role also coordinates referrals, documents assessments and progress, and may facilitate group workshops or sessions. Travel between sites and other locations within San Diego County is an essential function. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., located at 1809 National Ave, San Diego, CA. The stated salary range is $26.00–$31.47. FHCSD seeks a candidate committed to community medicine and culturally competent care for medically underserved populations.

Requirements

Two years of experience in maternal and child health; experience in a community health setting is preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ability and means to travel within San Diego County in a timely manner.
Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, proof of minimum car insurance required under California law (limits of $100,000 are recommended), and an acceptable driving record.
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 both in a team-based environment and independently.
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal interactions with clients and coworkers as part of a multidisciplinary community health team serving a diverse, multicultural population.
Ability to multitask, be 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 use electronic medical records, obtain patient background information and reports, and follow up on appointments.
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial prenatal health assessments, trimester reassessments, and postpartum assessments in accordance with CPSP standards.
Identify patient needs related to pregnancy, childbirth preparation, psychosocial factors, and perinatal wellness.
Develop individualized care plans based on assessment findings in collaboration 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.
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.
Facilitate workshops or group sessions on pregnancy and infant care as needed.
Contribute to patient case discussions and work cooperatively with the healthcare team to develop proactive solutions and comprehensive treatment plans.
Travel between sites and other locations within San Diego County as required.
Perform other duties as required.