Community Health Worker (CHW)

As a Community Health Worker (CHW) in the Maternal Health Program, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. In this role, you will provide direct support, education, and advocacy for high-risk pregnant women and new mothers throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. You will serve as a trusted community resource, helping members navigate healthcare and social services to ensure they receive the support they need.

What You’ll Do:

• Build relationships with pregnant women and new mothers in the community, providing guidance, education, and emotional support.
• Conduct home visits and community-based check-ins to assess member needs and connect them with essential healthcare and social services.
• Conduct intake assessments to identify members' medical, social, and logistical needs.
• Provide culturally competent health education on prenatal care, childbirth preparation, postpartum recovery, infant care, and family wellness.
• Assist members in accessing healthcare services, including prenatal and postpartum care, by helping with appointment scheduling and transportation coordination.
• Connect members with resources such as nutrition programs, housing support, mental health services, and substance use treatment when needed.
• Advocate for members by serving as a liaison between them and healthcare providers, ensuring they receive timely and effective care.
• Support members in setting and achieving personal and family health goals, empowering them to take charge of their well-being.
• Stay informed about best practices in maternal and infant health, community health work, and health disparities to enhance service delivery.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of member interactions, assessments, and referrals using electronic health record systems.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Required: High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Community Health Worker Certification or willingness to obtain certification within before start date.
• Experience in community outreach, case management, public health, or social services is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with maternal and infant health, as well as the unique needs of high-risk and underserved populations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Passion for advocating for underserved communities and reducing health disparities.
• Comfortable working in the field, conducting home visits, and meeting members where they are.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems or willingness to learn.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to travel locally, especially to rural or underserved areas.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact in the lives of pregnant women, new mothers, and families in need.
• Be part of an innovative and compassionate team dedicated to improving maternal and infant health.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to ongoing training, professional development, and certification support.
• Work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment that values cultural competence and community impact.

Join us in transforming maternal healthcare and making a meaningful impact in the lives of families across New Mexico!