Welcome Baby Outreach Specialist

MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach • Long Beach, CA

216d • $26 - $39

About The Position

The Welcome Baby (WB) Program is a free, voluntary home visitation program which includes visits with the family prenatally, in the hospital, and during the postpartum period. The purpose of the program is to provide primary health prevention and parent education and to invite and welcome families into an array of services and support elements developed in their community. The Welcome Baby Outreach Specialist's responsibilities will include community outreach at health centers, provider offices, and other social service sites aimed at recruiting and enrolling eligible clients into the program. They will be responsible for developing relationships with key community contacts, maintaining prenatal outreach logs, following up with potential clients, and conducting client intakes in a sensitive and nonjudgmental manner.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in community outreach.
• Bilingually proficient in English/Spanish.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with community members, physicians, physician office staff, community organizations, community leaders, and hospital employees.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred in child development, social work, psychology, or human development.
• Current CPR certification by American Heart Association.
• Valid California State Driver's License, valid vehicle registration, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships and provide outreach services to enroll clients at both provider offices and community organizations.
• Contact potential clients from outreach efforts to encourage participation in the program and enroll them if appropriate.
• Identify appropriate client resources and provide referrals as needed.
• Retain documentation on outreached clients for future reports for Hospital and Welcome Baby.
• Attend and complete all required trainings for the Welcome Baby Program.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and reflective supervision opportunities.
• Work closely with all Welcome Baby staff to provide a continuum of services.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• High quality health insurance plan options.
• Additional compensation available including shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree