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Family Support Worker

Hampton, VA · On-site

$42K - $46K/yr

... support worker position provides individualized parent education and support, utilizing the Healthy ... Maternity Leave * Parental Bonding Leave * Care for Sick Parent Leave * Birthday Leave * Personal ...

Direct Service Worker

Hilo, HI · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

As a Direct Support Worker (DSW) , you will provide compassionate, one-on-one, person-centered ... or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any ...

Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and ... Comfortability working on your feet with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working ...

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How much do maternity support worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for maternity support worker in the United States is $17.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a maternity support worker?

A Maternity Support Worker (MSW) provides support to midwives and healthcare professionals in maternity units, hospitals, or the community. Their duties include assisting with patient care, monitoring vital signs, offering emotional support to mothers, and helping with newborn care. MSWs may also assist with administrative tasks and health education. The role requires good communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to patient well-being. Training is usually provided on the job, though some roles require healthcare-related qualifications or experience.

What does a maternity support worker do?

A typical day for a Maternity Support Worker involves assisting midwives and nurses with caring for mothers and newborns, including helping with feeding, personal care, and maintaining a clean environment. You may support with record-keeping, prepare equipment, and provide reassurance or information to families. Teamwork is central, as you'll collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive the best care. While each day brings new challenges, this role offers the rewarding opportunity to make a real difference during a significant time in families’ lives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a maternity support worker?

To thrive as a Maternity Support Worker, you need a solid understanding of basic maternal and newborn care, often supported by a relevant healthcare qualification or completion of a maternity support training program. Familiarity with record-keeping systems, basic medical equipment, and infection control protocols is beneficial. Compassion, strong communication, and the ability to work effectively in a team are standout soft skills. These abilities are crucial for delivering safe, respectful, and effective support to mothers, babies, and healthcare professionals in a maternity care setting.

What qualifications do you need to be a maternity support worker?

To become a maternity support worker, relevant qualifications include a level 2 or 3 diploma in health and social care or maternity support, along with good communication skills and empathy. Some roles may require specific training in infant care, first aid, or safeguarding, and a background check is typically necessary.
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Infographic showing various Maternity Support Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,962 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Maternity Support Services Case Manager

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services

Yakima, WA • On-site

$22 - $25.30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Who We Are:
Established in 1975, Non-Profit Yakima Neighborhood Health Services serves patients in the areas of Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care and Pharmacy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and equity in our communities by providing accessible and integrated health and social services, ending homelessness and offering unique learning opportunities for students of health professions.
Why Work at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services?
YNHS offers great compensation for this position, with a starting wage of $22-25.30 an hour, along with high value benefits of employer provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement insurances. To support our team, we also provide ten paid holidays, flexible amounts of paid leave and/or cash-out options, and retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission.
Our Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a team member that is passionate about serving our community of patients and enjoys working in a team! Some technical requirements for this position are:
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in a social service-related field and at least on year of full-time experience working in a social service field. Associate degree in behavioral or health sciences or related field and two years closely related work experience may be substituted.
  • Good Attention to detail; good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Required bilingual in English/Spanish; convenient if ability to sign.
  • Candidate must not have been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state health care programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency.
  • Ability to successfully pass a background check in relation to the position applied for.

Day to Day:
  • Provide pregnant/postpartum clients with resources and referrals to become self-sufficient.
  • Conduct Maternity Case Management Intake/Assessment to identify client needs.
  • Attend case conference on a regular basis with YNHS MSS team member to address the comprehensive needs of clients.
  • Assist in development of quality assurance standards for maternity case management.
  • Develop and maintain appropriate linkages with community agencies, prenatal providers, and Maternity Support team members.
  • Participate in staff in-service meetings.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities and peer review as requested.
  • Maintain organized, clean, efficient and confidential work area.
  • Represent YNHS in local meetings as requested.
  • Perform related work and other tasks as requested.