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Healthy Start Coordinator
Salary Range
40K-48K

Job Summary

The Healthy Start Care Coordinator I is primarily responsible to provide outreach and case management/coordination services to eligible pregnant and post-partum women and their infants. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, the Healthy Start Care Coordinator I ensures clients have access to a wide array of health and social services.

DISCLAIMER: This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of employment depends upon grant funding, restrictions for the position, performance, and/or organizational needs.

· Criminal Background Clearance:
o The Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention, Inc. grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n), and partners with agencies that require criminal background checks. CMWP has established policies and procedures that may influence the overall employment

process, hiring, and "just cause" for the termination of employees. An employee's career could be shortened if there is a violation of any policies and procedures.

Prohibited criminal behavior is defined in Florida Statute (F.S.) 408.809. Any employee arrested for any offense outlined in the F.S.408.809 will be immediately suspended and remain suspended until the charges are disposed of in court. The employee will be terminated for an arrest or conviction of any violation listed above.

The Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention, Inc. (CMWP) is a nonprofit serving Central Florida since 1995. Our mission is to enhance the health, wellness, and quality of life for diverse populations in Central Florida.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
· The employee is subject to prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· The employee is subject to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions.

· The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.

· The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and move or lift up to twenty- five (25) pounds.

· The employee is required to use close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.

· A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The employee will work as the operation requires. Normal workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm; however, there will be times when the employee will need to come in or work on "off hours" or "off days" to meet the position's needs.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

General Accountabilities

· Maintains a transparent, effective relationship with the Healthy Start team by supporting the organization's activities

· Completes timely and accurately clinical services data entry

· Provide support and assistance to pregnant women and families with newborns to optimize the home environment for the physical and mental well-being

· Links pregnant women, families, and infants to supports and services available in the community

· Timely and accurately complete client intake and progress notes

· Follows up with patient on compliance with provided care plan

· Reschedules missed Healthy Start appointments

· Remains non-judgmental when engaging with patients and project participants

· Conducts regular telephone calls and completes a minimum of one face-to-face home visit with each patient every thirty to sixty days depending on family needs

· Attends professional development training to maintain and enhance professional skills

· Attends internal and external meetings

· Coordinates client referrals and interagency activities

· Contributes to achievement of project objectives

· Properly organizes client discharge planning and case closure

· Maintains a caseload according to program requirements

· Meets grant goals and objectives, programmatic and funder requirements

· Maintains standards/applicable regulations for personnel, medical records management, programmatic/function requirements

· Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of families, which can include evenings and weekends

· Completes all mandatory training as required by the program, the funder, and the agency

· Prepare client files and document actions taken following program guidelines

· Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of the program's electronic record system and Florida Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines

· Performs all other duties as assigned by CMWP Healthy Start Director

· Complies with Healthy Start guidelines

· Travel as necessary

· Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Qualifications

· Education:
o Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in human services, social sciences, social work, nursing, health education, health planning, healthcare administration, or related field with two (2) years of public health/community development experience

· Experience:
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Ex. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

o Minimum of 2 years of professional experience working in the community or social services, Preferred

o Bilingual in English and Creole or Spanish/English

o Case Management, Mental Health, or Nursing work experience

o Previous Healthy Start program experience, Preferred

· Requirements:
o Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

o Professional attire required.

· Licenses or Certifications:
o N/A

Skills
Ability to navigate changing policies, procedures, and community resources. Strong Organizational and Documentation Skills, Case Management, and Advocacy Familiarity with common maternal and infant health issues, such as preterm birth, postpartum depression, and nutrition. Ability to build trust with diverse families, including those from underserved communities. Strong verbal and written communication skills