Description
***If you are interested in applying for the National Health Corps (NHC), you must first complete NHC’s Member Application, available here: https://www.nationalhealthcorps.org/apply. Once your application is received, you will be contacted regarding the status of your application and next steps.
The position description is available on our website: https://www.nationalhealthcorps.org/serve?site=5#map
The member will serve pre-conception, pregnant, postpartum and inter-conception women and their families within clinical, community and home settings by providing education on exercise and nutrition during and after pregnancy. The member will provide education to promote healthy pregnancy, child development and women’s wellness. The member will assess pregnant and postpartum patients for opioid use to identify risk for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. The member will outreach to and follow up with patients to enroll them in community programs such as Little Miracles, Healthy Start and Nurse Family Partnership home visiting programs. The member will also facilitate pregnancy, postpartum and well-woman focused fitness and nutrition activities and classes.
***If you are interested in applying for the National Health Corps (NHC), you must first complete NHC’s Member Application, available here: https://www.nationalhealthcorps.org/apply. Once your application is received, you will be contacted regarding the status of your application and next steps.
The position description is available on our website: https://www.nationalhealthcorps.org/serve?site=5#map
The member will serve pre-conception, pregnant, postpartum and inter-conception women and their families within clinical, community and home settings by providing education on exercise and nutrition during and after pregnancy. The member will provide education to promote healthy pregnancy, child development and women’s wellness. The member will assess pregnant and postpartum patients for opioid use to identify risk for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. The member will outreach to and follow up with patients to enroll them in community programs such as Little Miracles, Healthy Start and Nurse Family Partnership home visiting programs. The member will also facilitate pregnancy, postpartum and well-woman focused fitness and nutrition activities and classes.
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Living Allowance
$1200
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$1400 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
Member Assistance Program
Transportation reimbursement during the service day
Training and professional development opportunities
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
Person who is organized, multi-tasked and pays attention to detail.
Interest in Nutrition, Physical Activity, Exercise and Wellness Based Health Promotion
Interest in Maternal and Child Health
Team & customer oriented, positive attitude, and patient individuals will be the best suited to serve in this department.
High interest or experiences in maternal-child health including family health. Experience interviewing or peer counseling. Good computer, verbal and written communication. Educational background in social work, public health, or psychology will help a members succeed. As well as any healthcare skills/experiences or interest.
Ability to speak Spanish is preferred (but not required)
Desired Languages
English, Spanish
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Subject to criminal background check