Community Health Worker​/Maternal-Child Health CHAMPion

Community Health Worker / Maternal-Child Health CHAMPion page is loaded## Community Health Worker / Maternal-Child Health CHAMPionlocations:
Corpus Christi, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR110508#
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*** Department:
** Global Institute for Hispanic Health ("GIHH")
** General Purpose of Job
** The CHAMPion position provides community-based education and connection with the health care support network to increase access to support and information about maternal health for at-risk pregnant and postpartum women.  CHAMPions will complete an educational curriculum designed to prepare them for work with the maternal population.

The CHAMPion will:
* Assist program participants in gaining access to needed services.
* Build individual, community, and system capacity.
* Increase participant health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, patient navigation and follow-up, and reinforcement of community health education related to pregnancy and postpartum care.

The CHAMPions curriculum will focus on the known risk factors for maternal morbidity and mortality and be tailored to the needs of the individual mother. The curriculum will include specific intervention points based on key milestones. Some examples of topics covered within these intervention points include nutrition, maternal substance abuse, physical exercise, hypertension and/or diabetes management, smoking, mental health, and health literacy.

This position will provide training necessary for new hires and uncertified individuals required to become CHW certified.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.
* Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
* Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
* Provides family and maternal-child health home visiting services to pregnant and postpartum mothers participating in the Community Hands Advancing Maternal Health Promotion “CHAMPions” program, in accordance with Maternal Health Research Network (MHRN) for MSAs Research Awards – Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA).
* Maintains highest standards of home visiting in the context of healthcare and social services.
* Participates in Reflective Practice.
* Guides individuals to relevant healthcare and community resources, ensuring they access necessary services and support.
* Drives to homes of mothers participating in CHAMPions to provide services.
* Carries caseload of up to 25 clients.
* Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring CHAMPions programs and services.
* Plans and develops specialized CHAMPions program improvements such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to facilitate program goals.
* Assists in the development of policies and procedures.
* Follows organizational policies, procedures, and protocols and works to ensure all safety and regulatory guidelines are adhered to.
* Contributes to the mission, vision, and core values of the organization to promote a positive organizational culture.
* Follows attendance and punctuality rules.
* Demonstrates a professional attitude and employs professional ethics within working relationships.
* Ability to understand complex situations and interpersonal dynamics so as to effectively handle escalated customer and co-worker needs.
* Requires a well-organized…