Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
As a Community Health Worker (CHW) in the Maternal Health Program, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. In this role, you will provide direct support, education, and advocacy for high-risk pregnant women and new mothers throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. You will serve as a trusted community resource, helping members navigate healthcare and social services to ensure they receive the support they need.
What Youll Do:
- Build relationships with pregnant women and new mothers in the community, providing guidance, education, and emotional support.
- Conduct home visits and community-based check-ins to assess member needs and connect them with essential healthcare and social services.
- Conduct intake assessments to identify members' medical, social, and logistical needs.
- Provide culturally competent health education on prenatal care, childbirth preparation, postpartum recovery, infant care, and family wellness.
- Assist members in accessing healthcare services, including prenatal and postpartum care, by helping with appointment scheduling and transportation coordination.
- Connect members with resources such as nutrition programs, housing support, mental health services, and substance use treatment when needed.
- Advocate for members by serving as a liaison between them and healthcare providers, ensuring they receive timely and effective care.
- Support members in setting and achieving personal and family health goals, empowering them to take charge of their well-being.
- Stay informed about best practices in maternal and infant health, community health work, and health disparities to enhance service delivery.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of member interactions, assessments, and referrals using electronic health record systems.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Required: High school diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelors degree in a health-related field preferred.
- Community Health Worker Certification or willingness to obtain certification within before start date.
- Experience in community outreach, case management, public health, or social services is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with maternal and infant health, as well as the unique needs of high-risk and underserved populations.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
- Passion for advocating for underserved communities and reducing health disparities.
- Comfortable working in the field, conducting home visits, and meeting members where they are.
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems or willingness to learn.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
- Willingness to travel locally, especially to rural or underserved areas.
Why Join Us?
- Make a real impact in the lives of pregnant women, new mothers, and families in need.
- Be part of an innovative and compassionate team dedicated to improving maternal and infant health.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Access to ongoing training, professional development, and certification support.
- Work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment that values cultural competence and community impact.
Join us in transforming maternal healthcare and making a meaningful impact in the lives of families across New Mexico!