Perinatal Group Health Educator at Community of Hope

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

26.92

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Education, Interpersonal Skills, Group Facilitation, Outreach Strategies, Perinatal Care, Breastfeeding Support, Data Submission, Community Engagement, Inventory Management, Cultural Competence, Trauma-Informed Care, Bilingual Communication, Program Coordination, Parent Support, Childcare Knowledge, Assessment Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Washington, DC | Hybrid| $25.96 - $26.92 per hour | Washington Post Top Workplace (8x Winner) Community of Hope is seeking a Perinatal Group Health Educator to provide group education focused on perinatal health, childbirth, infant care, and parenting to patients participating in group care. This position is located at our Family Health & Birth Center in NE, Washington, DC. Our Approach and Values We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives. We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion. We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable. We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do. What You'll Do Co-facilitates with providers multiple prenatal and well-child group appointments using the CenteringPregnancy/CenteringParenting model, incorporating the three major components: assessment, education, and support. Facilitates and assists with the delivery of perinatal and newborn education to support positive health outcomes (i.e. breastfeeding and lactation, childbirth, and newborn care). Administers surveys to prenatal and well-child groups and submits data to supervisor for purposes of evaluation of the CenteringPregnancy/CenteringParenting model. Utilizes quality management reports to plan and conduct meaningful outreach to all eligible perinatal patients and caregivers of pediatric patients less than age 1. A variety of strategies for outreach are to be employed to include telephonic, in-person, and electronic. Connects with prenatal patients (by 16-20 weeks of pregnancy) and parents of pediatric patients (by 6 weeks postpartum) to transition from individual medical care to group medical care. Contacts patients regarding missed group appointments to ensure their continued engagement in group medical care and to close an gaps in care created by missed group appointments. Assesses barriers to adherence to group schedule. Facilitates monthly group offerings that develop peer connection and support between families at COH using identified interventions (i.e. Parent Café, play groups, etc.). Ensures meeting space for groups is set up to support group activities (materials, seating, play areas, etc.). Assesses group supply inventory (to include incentives, activity materials, cleaning supplies, snacks, etc.) prior to the start of all groups and provides notice of needed supplies to supervisor no less than 2 weeks prior to group starts. Requirements Must-Haves High School Diploma/GED. Valid BLS Certificate. Ability to accommodate a non-traditional schedule to include regular evenings and weekends. Ability to travel between COH locations. Ability to work at various work locations as groups will take place at three different sites or wherever is convenient for patients. Strong interpersonal skills. Experience providing health education in a group of individual setting. Ability to express enthusiasm about breastfeeding and a desire to help birthing people and families enjoy a positive experience. Knowledge of the CenteringPregnancy and/or CenteringParenting model (preferred) or experience working with perinatal groups. Commitment and ability to work with underserved populations. Proof of vaccinations is required. COH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for anyone who cannot be vaccinated for a religious or medical reason, subject to applicable law. Nice-to-Haves Bachelor's degree in human services, public/community health, health education or social work. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a health-related field strongly. Ability to fluently speak Spanish or Amharic strongly. Experience coordinating programs or initiatives and/or facilitating groups. Why You'll Love Working Here! At COH, we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits: 8 x Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces winner. 8-hour workdays with paid lunch. 3 weeks vacation (additional week after two years), 2 weeks sick leave, + 11.5 paid holidays and one personal floating holiday on an annual basis. Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay. Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment (NHSC & DCHPLRP), Licensing reimbursement & CEU funding. Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance + 403(b) retirement. Leadership development, internal promotions and career growth opportunities. A culture grounded in equity, compassion, and well-being. About Us Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, rapidly growing nonprofit, and Federally Qualified Health Center. For over 45 years, we have provided health and housing services, perinatal care coordination, and community support services to make Washington, DC more equitable. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health, with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. We are honored to be one of DC’s largest providers of housing and homelessness prevention services for families and individuals throughout DC. Through our Family Success Center, our WIC nutrition centers, and our various partnerships, we have reached hundreds and believe that everyone in DC deserves to be healthy, housed, and hopeful. With the help of our amazing staff, we have successfully provided: 50,000+ medical visits 6,300+ dental visits 17,000+ emotional wellness visits 1,384 families and 220 individuals with housing/homelessness prevention services Ready to bring hope and health to our DC community? Apply today! To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope, contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: hr@cohdc.org Phone: 202-407-7747. Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Perinatal Group Health Educator co-facilitates group appointments focused on perinatal health and provides education and support to patients. They also assess barriers to care and facilitate peer connections among families.