CenClear is hiring! CenClear, a provider of Early Head Start (EHS) services, is seeking a dedicated Maternal Health Specialist to oversee the implementation of health and safety policies within the EHS program and supporting families within program in the same aspects within the home. This role involves promoting the following: healthy prenatal outcomes, appropriate development of young children, and healthy family functioning.
As a Maternal Health Specialist, you will also be involved in management of process, planning, facilitation, coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive needs. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with expecting mothers, infants, toddlers up to age 3, and their families. Join our team today!LocationThis position is housed at the Bigler Office, with travel required as needed for community-based services across Centre and Clearfield Counties. This position may have access to a company vehicle due to daily travel. Compensation for time and mileage occurs based on the reimbursement policy.
Hours

• 37.5 hours a week, 50 weeks per year
• 10 paid holidays per year

Compensation

• The salary range for this position is $39,600-$50,600annually.

Qualifications

• RN, LPN or related degree with experience in prenatal and pediatric health
• Oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to network/collaborate with team members
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of Early Head Start regulations
• Knowledge of early childhood development & pre/post-natal care
• Basic computer knowledge
• Willingness to work primarily in the homes of families residing in high-risk communities
• Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporting Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Service Provision
• Completes Pregnant Mother (PM) intake with home visit to set duration/frequency of visits
• Completes PM Intake and Health Screening Forms for all enrolled Pregnant Mothers
• Once baby is born completes new baby home visit within 2 weeks of delivery
• Completes all paperwork and screenings required based on performance standards
• Provides Parent Education session either through trainings or socializations to increase parent understanding
• Review screening results and provide training and/or referrals as needed
• Staff Development
• Complete initial and ongoing trainings for EHS Home Visitors on the most updated policies regarding health/safety/nutrition practices
• Utilizes Program Information Report (PIR) and family outcomes to help support trainings and proper resources trainings annually to EHS Home Visitors (HV)
• Compliance/Collaboration
• Monitor compliance for all EHS participants in the various performance standards around health/medical needs.
• Monitor compliance for all EHS health screenings
• Collaborate with local health & dental providers to enhance community partnerships
• Collaborate with agencies to continue to properly have up to date hearing & vision equipment
• Collaborate with local agencies who serve prenatal population such as OBGYN, WIC, Nursing Partnership etc.
• Professional Development
• Maintain knowledge of Head Start/EHS Performance Standards
• Attend all internal trainings as requested.
• Participate in staff meetings as scheduled
• Maintain credentials
• Practice open communication and democracy while providing suggestions/feedback concerning department and agency function
• Miscellaneous
• Complete 7.5 hours of PR activities annually
• Participate in the Safety Committee and/or other leadership committees within the agency

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (cost shared)
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (10 per year this includes a floating holiday)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match up to 7% based on employee deferment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes immediate family members)
• 18% discount on Verizon cell phone services
• Flexible Work Schedule (if position qualifies)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition/Course Reimbursement for applicable coursework
• Student Loan Forgiveness (if position meets PSLF and LRP program requirements)
• Technology and Software Discounts available

Physical Abilities

• Ability to reach over head.
• Lift and carry objects over thirty (50) pounds.
• Bend to reach objects from the floor.
• Stand for extended period of time with reasonable breaks.
• Operate office machines.
• Sit for extended period of time with reasonable breaks.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits.

About The ProgramCenClear’s Early Head Start program offers weekly home visits to pregnant women and children up to age 3. The Home Visitor and parent/primary caregiver develop a plan together that will help the child learn through daily parent-child interactions within the home environment. In addition, the Home Visitor helps to connect the family to information, support, and make connections to community resources.
Group socializations, made up of small groups of children, parents and their Home Visitors, are offered at least two times per month. Transportation is available. This is a federally funded program, provided at no-cost to families with pregnant women, infants and toddlers up to age 3.
CenClear provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.