Prenatal Life Coach-Head Start

Prenatal Life Coach-Head Start 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Merrillville, IN 46410 $20.87 - $26.09 an hour - Full-time Geminus & Regional Health Systems 91 reviews $20.87 - $26.09 an hour - Full-time HS Prenatal Life Coach Geminus Corporation partners with community-based health care providers, social service organizations and early childhood education programs to help increase access to high-quality social health care for children and families across Northwest Indiana. Geminus Corporation is a member of the

Regional Care Group Position Purpose:

The Prenatal Life Coach coordinates and implements systems for assuring proper prenatal and postnatal service delivery to expectant mothers. The Prenatal Life Coach is also is responsible to support goal setting, personal growth and behavior modification for expectant mothers who are at risk. The Prenatal Life Coach partners with management and site staff to effectively mitigate identified health risks, and to promote the health and wellbeing of expectant mothers.

Scope of Authority/Responsibility:

The Prenatal Life Coach reports to the Director of Health Services. In situations where the health risks occur such as outbreak of infectious disease, the Prenatal Life Coach is responsible to assist the Head Start executive staff to assess both the risk and plan to eliminate or manage the risk, and seek any assistance necessary from community professionals to assist in that effort. This position is authorized to make decisions within the areas defined in this job description, and to work through the Director of Health Services on any issue that involves changes to policy, procedure, precedent or regulation also may require action by the VP of Head Start, the Parent Policy Council and the Geminus Board.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Health, or related field required. Must complete agency funded Doula certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Experience:

Two years experience health advocacy/case management in the health field, preferably in the area of pre- and postnatal service delivery. Spanish speaking preferred. Doula or midwifery experiences, a plus.

Pay Range:

$20.87 - $26.09 Hourly Geminus Head Start offers a competitive salary, and an outstanding comprehensive benefits package.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.87 - $26.09 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Can you pass an extensive background check? Can you pass a pre-employment drug screening? Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Health, or related field? Are you willing to complete an agency funded Doula certification within eighteen (18) months of hire? Do you have at least two years experience health advocacy/case management experience in the health field, preferably in the area of pre- and postnatal service delivery? Are you Spanish speaking? Do you have Doula or Midwifery experience?

Work Location:

In person