Maternity Navigator & Community Care Advocate

Nadia Care; Bowie (MD); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Annual holidays off

Unlimited time off after 90 days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Nadia Care is hiring a full-time Maternity Navigator (MN) to advocate for expectant and new mothers in the Montgomery/Prince George's County, Maryland area. MNs build deep relationships, bridge healthcare and community, and ensure mothers feel heard and supported through pregnancy and postpartum.

The role includes educating on health topics, partnering with a multidisciplinary team, and coordinating care with patients remotely or in-person.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in community health, patient advocacy, or healthcare navigation as a Certified Perinatal Community Health Worker or Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant.
• Great listener and strong communicator delivering emotional support and practical guidance with cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Meet with mothers virtually and in-person, educating them on critical health topics such as recognizing urgent maternal warning signs, preeclampsia, and postpartum recovery.
• Educate members on birth positions and breathing techniques prior to birth, helping mothers feel confident and prepared.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary care team, attending daily huddles to elevate clinical issues to our specialists.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of all care interactions to ensure high-quality, coordinated support.
• Build trusting relationships with mothers, creating a safe space for open conversations about needs and concerns via calls or messaging between visits.
• Connect to community resources, addressing barriers like food insecurity, transportation, or housing to support healthy pregnancies.
• Be a voice for the community, bringing insights from mothers back to Nadia Care to shape programs.
• Attend administrative meetings and follow our policies to ensure the highest standard for members.

Skills

Community health

Patient advocacy

Healthcare navigation

Perinatal CHW

Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Nurse Assistant

Driver's license

Tech-savvy

Spanish (nice to have)

Tools

AthenaOne

Welkin

MacOS

Job description

Nadia Care is hiring a full-time Maternity Navigator (MN) to advocate for expectant and new mothers in the Montgomery/Prince George's County, Maryland area. MNs build deep relationships, bridge healthcare and community, and ensure mothers feel heard and supported through pregnancy and postpartum.

The role includes educating on health topics, partnering with a multidisciplinary team, and coordinating care with patients remotely or in-person.