Maternal & Child Health Outreach Specialist

Winnebago-Comprehensive-Healthcare-System; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago-Comprehensive-Healthcare-System is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide culturally responsive outreach, education, and care coordination for maternal and child health. You will serve as a bridge between community members, healthcare providers, and resources to improve outcomes and reduce disparities.

The role includes conducting home visits, assisting with transportation, medication education, and navigating Indigenous Social Determinants of Health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the Public Health Department's core mission, vision and values.
• Home visit assigned clients as scheduled by Wazoki and Wazokina Wakarasisik Ra Coordinators.
• Assist with medication needs and translation.
• Provide transportation to and from Twelve Clans Unity Hospital and WPHD Programs.
• Provide supervised home health care for assigned clients, including blood pressure/blood glucose monitoring and medication education.
• Refer to resources as necessary for Indigenous Social Determinants of Health.
• Maintain records and monthly reports for supervisor.
• Complete patient charting in a timely manner.

Skills

Effective communication

Cultural competency

Translation/interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Driver's license

Job description

Winnebago-Comprehensive-Healthcare-System is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide culturally responsive outreach, education, and care coordination for maternal and child health. You will serve as a bridge between community members, healthcare providers, and resources to improve outcomes and reduce disparities.

The role includes conducting home visits, assisting with transportation, medication education, and navigating Indigenous Social Determinants of Health.