Family Support Specialist/Community Health Worker
Family Support Specialist (Community Health Worker)
One position –Pulaski, Phelps and Maries Counties
This position pays in the range of $21-$23 per hour
This position is considered Full Time at 30 hours per week.
This position is benefit eligible after 30 days.
Position Description:
Do you believe that families of all babies should receive the healthcare, education and support they need so that every baby will be healthy, safe and nurtured in their home and able to fulfill their full potential? Nurses for Newborns (NFN) is an independent non-profit organization serving thousands of babies and families each year in St. Louis County and surrounding counties such as Pulaski, Phelps and Maries counties. Work is performed remotely in the field with home visits in Phelps, Pulaski, and Maries Counties. Documentation and tele-contact can be conducted from the nurse’s home. Travel to St. Louis is required for orientation and then once monthly thereafter.
If you are interested in working in a non-profit that truly makes a difference in the community NFN is looking for you!
NFN is seeking a Family Support Specialist (Community Health Worker) who will provide services to infants and families. Primary duties include:
Visits clients primarily in their homes. Some visits may be virtual as appropriate.
Closely collaborates with the Staff Nurse for provision of services and referrals. A knowledge of community resources is preferable.
Assists with cultural mediation among individuals, communities, health and social service systems.
Provides culturally appropriate health education and information.
Provides case management and system navigation. .
Provides coaching and social support.
Advocates for individuals and communities.
Assists with building individual and community capacity.
Conducts community outreach.
Completes documentation in clinical database for client contacts, scheduled appointments and visits based on NFN policies.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a high school diploma/GED and demonstrated knowledge of and experience with community resources and issues.
Excellent customer service skills, both internal and external.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, including data entry skills.
Ability to establish a trusting and therapeutic relationship with clients, caregivers and families.
This is a full-time benefit eligible position. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements directly to: hr@nursesfornewborns.org
NFN is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, or any other protected status. Nurses for Newborns offers equal opportunity and treatment to all who apply and is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism practice and is built on a foundation of widely shared values that include dignity, integrity, equity, stewardship and excellence.
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Louis, MO 63143