WISH Educator & Outreach Specialist - YWCA Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
About the Job
YWCA Kalamazoo is on a Mission!
At YWCA Kalamazoo, we look for people who want to make a difference and do something that MATTERS. YWCA Kalamazoo is your ally who is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. When you work for YWCA Kalamazoo, you become part of a worldwide movement: eliminating racism and empowering women.
Simply put, YWCA Kalamazoo draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power to attain a common vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.
Our employee-centric philosophies focus on taking care of you and promoting a healthy work-life balance. We offer a benefits package tailored with YOU in mind!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The WISH Educator and Outreach Specialist provides case management, health education, and supportive services for high risk, pregnant clients, infants, and families throughout Kalamazoo County. This position acts as a liaison between the YWCA, health systems, and other direct service providers for WISH home visitation clients. In this role, you will implement the YWCA's mission to: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree preferred in health, human services, or related field preferred.
2. Minimum two years as a professional level experience providing care coordination, preferably in maternal, infant, and/or child health.
3. Experience with community health, home visitation, and evidenced-based service delivery.
4. Demonstrated history of program implementation, maternal and child behavior and development, and health education.
5. Familiarity with community engagement and knowledge of access of local community resources
.
6. Demonstrated ability to work well with people from various ages, backgrounds, life experiences, and communities.
7. Understanding of the complex, interrelated issues and concerns contributing to health disparities affecting people of color and Black infant mortality.
8. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with case management software (e.g. Apricot, ChallengerSoft).
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
10. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
11. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively on an interprofessional team.
12. Demonstrated ability to work independently and under pressure.
13. Bilingual in Spanish or French "Lingala" preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enrolls, engages, and retains high-risk prenatal clients, postpartum clients, interconception clients, infants, and toddlers in WISH home visitation services.
Provides case management, conduct enrollment assessment, develop plan of care, make referrals, provide transportation coordination, and follow-up that reduces barriers to care and ensures continual access and engagement with Maternal Child Health services.
Provides clients with one-on-one education and information regarding family development, maternal and family health, preparing for an infant, and infant/child development, housing stabilization and other barriers leading to infant mortality.
Facilitates group education and health education as needed.
Maintains client records, collect program data, and submit reports as required.
Handles confidential information appropriately and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
Works collaboratively with the WISH home visitation team to share cases, pro
At YWCA Kalamazoo, we look for people who want to make a difference and do something that MATTERS. YWCA Kalamazoo is your ally who is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. When you work for YWCA Kalamazoo, you become part of a worldwide movement: eliminating racism and empowering women.
Simply put, YWCA Kalamazoo draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power to attain a common vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.
Our employee-centric philosophies focus on taking care of you and promoting a healthy work-life balance. We offer a benefits package tailored with YOU in mind!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The WISH Educator and Outreach Specialist provides case management, health education, and supportive services for high risk, pregnant clients, infants, and families throughout Kalamazoo County. This position acts as a liaison between the YWCA, health systems, and other direct service providers for WISH home visitation clients. In this role, you will implement the YWCA's mission to: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree preferred in health, human services, or related field preferred.
2. Minimum two years as a professional level experience providing care coordination, preferably in maternal, infant, and/or child health.
3. Experience with community health, home visitation, and evidenced-based service delivery.
4. Demonstrated history of program implementation, maternal and child behavior and development, and health education.
5. Familiarity with community engagement and knowledge of access of local community resources
.
6. Demonstrated ability to work well with people from various ages, backgrounds, life experiences, and communities.
7. Understanding of the complex, interrelated issues and concerns contributing to health disparities affecting people of color and Black infant mortality.
8. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with case management software (e.g. Apricot, ChallengerSoft).
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
10. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
11. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively on an interprofessional team.
12. Demonstrated ability to work independently and under pressure.
13. Bilingual in Spanish or French "Lingala" preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enrolls, engages, and retains high-risk prenatal clients, postpartum clients, interconception clients, infants, and toddlers in WISH home visitation services.
Provides case management, conduct enrollment assessment, develop plan of care, make referrals, provide transportation coordination, and follow-up that reduces barriers to care and ensures continual access and engagement with Maternal Child Health services.
Provides clients with one-on-one education and information regarding family development, maternal and family health, preparing for an infant, and infant/child development, housing stabilization and other barriers leading to infant mortality.
Facilitates group education and health education as needed.
Maintains client records, collect program data, and submit reports as required.
Handles confidential information appropriately and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
Works collaboratively with the WISH home visitation team to share cases, pro
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