Maternal & Child Health CHW — Care Navigator & Outreach

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Maternal & Child Health Community Health Worker to provide culturally responsive support for pregnant individuals, postpartum families, infants and children within the community. You will help with access to care, health education and connecting families to essential resources and services.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, completion of a 75-hour Nursing Assistant course and 40-hour Medication Aide course, and preferred CHW

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete 75-hour Nursing Assistant course and 40-hour Medication Aide course and be on the State Registry.
• CHW 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

Organization

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

75-hour Nursing Assistant course

40-hour Medication Aide course

CHW certification preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

State Registry for CNA

Job description

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Maternal & Child Health Community Health Worker to provide culturally responsive support for pregnant individuals, postpartum families, infants and children within the community. You will help with access to care, health education and connecting families to essential resources and services.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, completion of a 75-hour Nursing Assistant course and 40-hour Medication Aide course, and preferred CHW