Maternal & Child Health CHW: Access & Support Advocate

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Maternal & Child Health Community Health Worker (CHW) to provide culturally responsive support to pregnant individuals, postpartum parents, infants, and families within Macy, NE. You will assist with access to care, health education, and connect families to essential resources and services.

The role emphasizes fostering trust, confidentiality, and collaboration with healthcare providers, social services, and tribal programs to promote maternal and child

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 75-hour State approved Nursing Assistant course and placed on State Registry.
• 40-hour Medication Aide course and placed on State Registry.
• Community Health Worker certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in public health, maternal-child health, community outreach, or tribal health preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with coordinating and accessing transportation to prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric appointments.
• Provide culturally appropriate educational materials related to pregnancy, postpartum care, infant health, and child development.
• Offer ongoing emotional support, encouragement, and advocacy for clients throughout pregnancy and early childhood.
• Connect individuals and families to community resources, including healthcare, nutrition programs, housing assistance, and social services.
• Support care coordination by communicating with healthcare providers and service organizations as appropriate.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities to promote maternal and child health services within the community.
• Uphold confidentiality and respect for cultural values, traditions, and practices.
• Promote early prenatal care, postpartum follow-up, breastfeeding, safe sleep, and infant wellness.
• Document encounters accurately in the electronic health record and complete grant/program reporting.
• Participate in outreach events, home visits, quality improvement activities, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant certificate (75-hour)

Medication Aide certificate (40-hour)

CHW certification preferred

Job description

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Maternal & Child Health Community Health Worker (CHW) to provide culturally responsive support to pregnant individuals, postpartum parents, infants, and families within Macy, NE. You will assist with access to care, health education, and connect families to essential resources and services.

The role emphasizes fostering trust, confidentiality, and collaboration with healthcare providers, social services, and tribal programs to promote maternal and child