Mother and Child Welfare Specialist - Lifesteps : Job Details

Lifesteps is excited to add a new service in the Western PA area. We are creating a team of staff to support pregnant moms and their child through their first 18 months of life.We are immediately hiring a full-time Maternal Health Specialist for Allegheny County, PA. The position starts at the base office in Castle Shannon area of Pittsburgh, PA and then travels throughout the county using a company vehicle. Position Summary:The Maternal Health Specialist works to assist mothers in scheduling and attending well-baby appointments; assess infant and women care and home supports; monitor infant and pediatric developmental stages; and offer guidance, education and referrals to parents as appropriate to achieve positive support outcomes through home visiting.The Home Visitor position includes driving to the family home using an agency-provided vehicle for check in visits which cover topics such as: expectant mother and newborn baby health, education, nutrition, child growth and development, postpartum wellness, and well-baby follow-ups.The Maternal Health Specialist also provides documentation and reports related to their case management for the MCO's and supervisors.This position works Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with a vehicle providedQualifications:

• Associates Degree in Child Development, Human Services, Social Work, Early Childhood Education (or a related field such as Family Relations, Sociology, Women's Studies, etc) OR a High School Diploma plus 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.
• Knowledge in infant/toddler development/education/health/nutrition/safety as well as family dynamics and adult learning principles.
• 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
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Preferred:

• 1 year experience in Early Education, Early Childhood Development, Children Services, Social Work, Women's Health, Case Management, Wellness Educator, Community Health Advocate or related field
• Previous experience as a Teacher Aide, Child Care Assistant, Social Worker, or other similar roles is helpful.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking

Generous benefit package for full-time employment!

• 100% agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays along with your birthday off with pay

Apply Today for a Meaningful Career!

• Online: www.lifesteps.net
• Call: 724-###-####

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