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Vista Community Clinic

Prenatal Outreach Worker

Vista, CA · On-site

$19.25 - $25.25/hr

Provide enrollment education * Instruct clients on the documents necessary for the eligibility process, and provide an overview of available healthcare options and services offered in the prenatal ...

YWCA

Prenatal Service Worker I

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$15 - $17.50/hr

Early Childhood Education & Childcare - Providing safe, nurturing environments for children to ... Provide or secure prenatal education on fetal development and the risk presented from drug use ...

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YWCA St. Louis

Prenatal Service Worker I

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$26.41/hr

Early Childhood Education & Childcare - Providing safe, nurturing environments for children to ... Provide or secure prenatal education on fetal development and the risk presented from drug use ...

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How much do prenatal educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for prenatal educator in the United States is $22.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Prenatal Educator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Prenatal Educator, you need a background in maternal health, childbirth education, and often a certification such as Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE). Familiarity with educational tools, presentation software, and evidence-based curriculum resources is important. Strong communication, empathy, and the ability to foster trust make someone stand out in this role. These skills are vital for effectively supporting expectant parents and ensuring they are well-informed and confident throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

What are some common challenges faced by Prenatal Educators when working with diverse groups of expectant parents?

Prenatal Educators often encounter groups with varying cultural backgrounds, learning styles, and levels of prior knowledge, which can make it challenging to ensure all participants feel included and informed. Adapting teaching methods and materials to address different languages, beliefs, and health literacy levels is essential for effective communication. Building trust and creating a safe, supportive environment where expectant parents feel comfortable sharing concerns and asking questions is also a key part of the role. These challenges, though rewarding, require flexibility, cultural sensitivity, and strong interpersonal skills.

What is the difference between Prenatal Educator vs Childbirth Educator?

AspectPrenatal EducatorChildbirth Educator
CertificationsTypically certified in childbirth education or related fieldsOften certified as childbirth educators or doulas
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, community centers, online platformsHospitals, birthing centers, community classes
Industry UsageUsed to prepare expectant parents for pregnancy and childbirthFocuses on childbirth preparation and labor education

The main difference is that Prenatal Educators provide comprehensive education on pregnancy, prenatal care, and childbirth, often covering broader topics, while Childbirth Educators specifically focus on preparing parents for labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum. Both roles aim to support expectant families but differ slightly in scope and focus.

What is a prenatal educator?

A prenatal educator is a trained professional who provides education, guidance, and support to expectant parents during pregnancy. They offer classes and resources about childbirth, pregnancy health, labor and delivery, newborn care, and postpartum adjustment. Prenatal educators help parents feel more confident and prepared for childbirth and early parenting by answering questions, addressing concerns, and offering evidence-based information. They may work in hospitals, community centers, or private practice.
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Infographic showing various Prenatal Educator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,628 per year, or $22.4 per hour.
Prenatal Outreach Worker

Prenatal Outreach Worker

Vista Community Clinic

Vista, CA • On-site

$19.25 - $25.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Overview
At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it's about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we've been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it's needed most.
As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.
Benefits include:
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan
Why VCC?
• Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.
• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.
• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.
• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
Provide a range of community and field-based prenatal outreach and care coordination to designated community sites in the Vista, Oceanside and San Marcos areas including outreach, health insurance education, and linkage to prenatal care. Assist in prenatal patient recruitment, program activities, and administrative support.
Essential Job Functions
  • Conduct community outreach, including giving presentations, and staffing at health fairs and events
  • Create partnerships with local high schools, rehab facilities and other community programs for recruitment of prenatal patients
  • Create outreach plans to increase prenatal program & CPSP enrollment
  • Contact community programs to present prenatal services available
  • Provide enrollment education
  • Instruct clients on the documents necessary for the eligibility process, and provide an overview of available healthcare options and services offered in the prenatal program
  • Refer clients to support services and programs - CBE, Lactation, CPSP
  • Compile statistics and reports on the number of outreach events, clients educated, clients referred to prenatal program and healthcare utilization of prenatal care with VCC
  • Serve as a liaison between VCC and community partners.
  • Participate in weekly and monthly staff meetings or as needed
  • Attend community meetings, events, health fairs and other outreach opportunities.
  • Organize and present prenatal education for community presentations
  • Complete all monthly activity reports at the end of each month, and on a quarterly basis
  • Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings and workshops
  • Support the vision, mission and goals, and demonstration commitment the values of the organization
  • Responsible to laptop, tablet and other IT items needed for offsite outreach

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Minimum two years' outreach and community education experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Valid California driver's license and vehicle insurance; reliable transportation, to travel for meetings and/or to gather information for reporting purposes; minimum two years' driving experience; no more than 2 violations or a single ticket/accident value at more than 1 point on driving record
  • Availability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours, as required. Flexibility is a must.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum four years' outreach and community education experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
  • Comfortable with initiating conversation with various populations regrading prenatal program & services
  • Excellent verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, providers and other staff
  • Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a professional manner, including people of all social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and within the constraints of government funded programs
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Ability and willingness to meet the organization's attendance and dress code policies
  • Ability to handle confidential materials and information in a professional manner
  • Excellent customer service skills and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction
  • Experience/familiarity with computers, business e-mail, communication systems and internet search capabilities and proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel; Zoom

Salary Range
  • $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

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