Pregnant & Parenting Support Coordinator

Entertimeonline; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Entertimeonline in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Healthy Start Care Coordinator to support pregnant and parenting families through one-on-one care coordination with a family-centered, trauma-informed approach. The role emphasizes education, referrals, and navigation of services, with home visits and community outreach as core activities.

Responsibilities include care plan development, scheduling, transportation coordination, documentation, and collaboration with community partners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience with young children, parents and/or families or an associate degree is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Ability to work respectfully with all populations.
• Ability to engage effectively with clients and community partners about program services.
• Good working knowledge of community resources and accessing these resources preferred.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work with the management information system and complete data entry.
• Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult abuse training certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must have valid Iowa driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation if driving is required.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen, TB test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Engages in community outreach efforts, including canvassing, events, partnerships, targeted outreach, and other activities identified in the Healthy Start outreach plan.
• Provides individualized care coordination, including education, system navigation, referrals to community resources, and follow-up to ensure successful access to services.
• Conducts visits in participant homes, community settings, agency offices, or through virtual/phone formats.
• Conducts screenings and develops, implements, and updates individualized care plans; monitors progress and adjusts strategies accordingly.
• Supports participants in navigating healthcare and social service systems, including scheduling appointments and removing potential barriers.
• Offers education using evidence-based health and parenting curricula identified by the program.
• Uses interpretation or translation services as needed to ensure accessible care.
• Provides support to Healthy Start group-based health and parenting education sessions, including creating a safe, welcoming environment.
• Coordinates and/or provides group logistics, including enrollment, transportation, child care, and interpretation.
• Conducts individualized follow-up support as needed for group participants.
• Represent the program in the Healthy Start Consortium and community collaborations as assigned.
• Maintains timely, accurate, and confidential documentation in compliance with program standards; participates in team meetings, supervisions, trainings, and agency meetings.
• Manages time, schedule, and workload responsibilities effectively.

Skills

Respectful engagement

Client and partner engagement

Community resource knowledge

Team collaboration

Data entry and MIS familiarity

Adaptability to varying schedules

Education

High School Diploma/GED + 2 years exp or Associate

Tools

Management Information System

Job description

Entertimeonline in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Healthy Start Care Coordinator to support pregnant and parenting families through one-on-one care coordination with a family-centered, trauma-informed approach. The role emphasizes education, referrals, and navigation of services, with home visits and community outreach as core activities.

Responsibilities include care plan development, scheduling, transportation coordination, documentation, and collaboration with community partners.