Job description

Lifesteps, Inc. is excited to add a new service in the Western PA area. We are creating a team of staff to support new moms and their child through their first 18 months of life. We are immediately hiring for the Pittsburgh north area (McCandless / Ross Township).

The Maternal Health Specialist is responsible for assisting women / mothers to schedule and attend appropriate post-partum and well-baby appointments; assess infant and mother care; monitor infant developmental stages; and offer guidance, training and referrals to parents as appropriate to achieve positive support outcomes through home visiting.

The positions are full-time, working 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday and are based at the North Hills office.

We offer a competitive wage and a generous benefits package!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC:

Prepare home visiting plans in conjunction with parents.

• Drive to family home and deliver health, educational, nutritional, child growth and development information to parents including support in scheduling postpartum and well-baby follow-ups through home visits.
• Work with parent(s)/guardian(s) to develop an individual plan for his/her child to include goal setting based on identified needs.
• Complete member engagement and home visits in a timely manner following Managed Care Organizations (MCO) and Lifesteps guidelines.
• Assist and support families in locating resources and scheduling appointments regarding social determinants of health referrals and MCO member services available.
• Provide family-centered services that facilitate child development, support parental roles and promote self-sufficiency.
• Provide support in parent and child activities that encourage developmentally appropriate activities for the changing needs of infants.

Record Keeping and Documentation

• Submit reports as required to supervisor.
• Maintain child records, including, but not limited to screenings, immunizations, scheduled appointments, follow-ups, educational material given, along with referrals.
• Gather and maintain individual, family and socialization data for documentation, ongoing assessment, evaluation, and recordkeeping for successful individual and program planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) OR a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential.
• Demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the evidence-based tool provided, included for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate, and building respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families.
• Knowledge in infant/toddler development/education/health/nutrition/safety as well as family dynamics and adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with the appropriate agencies and services.
• Must be able to secure, within 90 days of hire, and maintain the basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
• Demonstrated ability to complete basic computer tasks or Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Child Development, Family Studies, Human Development, Child and Family Services (or related field)
• 1 year experience Early Education, Early Childhood Development, Children Services, or related field
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking

Apply Today!

• Online: www.lifesteps.net

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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