Spanish Bilingual Family Advocate

Healthier Moms and Babies is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce infant mortality and improve outcomes in our community. Healthier Moms and Babies provides several comprehensive programs which are designed to educate, empower, and inspire participants to make positive changes to impact the outcome of the pregnancies, their lives and the lives of their families.

Within Healthier Moms and Babies (HMB), reporting to the Prenatal Home Visitation Supervisor, the Spanish Bilingual Family Advocate provides health education and case management services to low-income, high-risk pregnant women, visiting them in their homes to improve the outcome of pregnancies and reduce infant mortality.

• Conduct medical-social needs screens and assessments through a one-to-one interview process with all appropriate referrals. May meet with clients in a variety of locations including but not limited to the following: private homes, hospitals, clinics, and community agencies.
• Provide documentation of home visits and screens accurately and within scheduled time frame.
• Meet with supervisor weekly to review cases.
• Serve as an advocate for participants and potential participants by scheduling prenatal appointments, arranging for Medicaid taxi, and referring to appropriate community resources.
• Provide health education and case management services; assess the needs of pregnant women and their families.
• Develop a comprehensive care plan with the woman to meet her needs and improve the outcome of her pregnancy and provide the woman and her family access to social and health services, advocate for her when necessary.
• Conduct visits with families on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis or as mandated by HMB policy.
• Meet or exceed monthly benchmarks include client face-to-face requirements.
• Assist the Intake and Referral Workers with conducting eligibility home visits as needed.
• Respond to client emergencies, as needed and appropriate.
• Report any case that may involve “imminent harm” or “threatened harm” to a supervisor immediately. Always intervene on behalf of the child when necessary.

• Maintain tracking forms, required statistical information and other paperwork as required, in a detailed, timely manner.
• Ensure all required documentation is entered into the agency database within required time frame.
• Ensure documentation meets program and regulatory requirements, including confidentiality and data-security standards.

• Conduct prenatal health education sessions for community resources.
• Facilitate group education sessions, as required and necessary to meet program goals.
• Assist with Hopper Events and community activities, as needed.
• With the supervisor, collaborates with community partners to maintain an effective referral base.

• Demonstrate or can quickly learn the social service delivery system
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and in a tactful, professional manner.
• Share accurate information about Healthier Moms and Babies.
• Take initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and as a staff member of HMB. Encourage a positive work environment and experience for co-workers and clients.
• Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with organizational policy.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.
• Utilize material, equipment, and time in a safe, beneficial, and cost-effective manner; organize workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Participate in in-service training and attend conferences as needed.
• Adhere to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and honesty; exhibit commitment and promote HMB’s mission, values, and vision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Behavioral Science, Social Work or Human Services. Education focus or education minor on drug addiction, alcohol addiction, education,…