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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Maternal Health Navigator (Doula)

Position Summary:

The Maternal Health Navigator serves as the primary care manager for expectant mothers and their families. This role will guide patients through their prenatal and postnatal journeys. They will help navigate them through the various complexities of the healthcare system. The Maternal Health Navigator will be responsible for educating patients and their birthing companions about the birthing process and will ensure patients receive the best care available to them.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop rapport and relationships that foster trust to ensure participants feel comfortable and safe.
• Provide upon enrollment, email/text/phone support during business hours (or after hours under certain circumstances)
• Provide emotional, physical, and educational support during pregnancy.
• Provide at least 2-3 prenatal home visits per patient to discuss their pregnancy needs including, but not limited to creating an ideal birth plan, making informed birthing decisions, educating on active labor, creating a pain management techniques plan, review pain management techniques, begin Lamaze training, and create a postpartum plan.
• Educate the support partner to implement comfort measures, movement, positioning, aromatherapy, and other measures that are supportive of the birthing mother.
• Provide at least 3 postnatal visits to discuss postpartum needs/concerns and postpartum plan including, but not limited to feeding, debrief on labor & delivery experience, meal prep/planning, bathing, swaddling techniques, family planning/child spacing, safe sleep practices, stress management, and ASQ - Development Assessment.
• Provide emotional, physical, and educational support during postpartum.
• Educate caregivers on newborn care.
• Participate in and complete an 8-week online Doula Certification Training.
• Complete all required documentation and reports in a timely fashion and in the manner required by program contracts.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, agency meetings and staff trainings.

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 3 years' experience working in a community clinic or related field OR
• Associate Degree in related fields with 4 years' experience working in a community clinic or related field.
• Experience supporting expecting mothers preferred.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare system.
• Strong listener with a highly empathetic mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Desire to work with and support people from diverse backgrounds.
• Valid California Driver License with safe driving record.
• Ability to work on-site full-time.

Health Navigator, Sexual Health

Boston, MA ( • Prevention

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Reporting to the Sexual Health Program Manager, the Health Navigator provides outreach, risk-reduction counseling and HIV/Hepatitis C/STI screening services, check-in, and linkage to care services with a focus gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender and gender nonconforming populations and people who inject drugs (PWID).

Primary Responsibilities:

Client Engagement

• Following the workflow, register and check-in patients during walk-in hours

• Communicate with the navigators, nurses, and providers about patient’s needs after they are checked into the Epic system

• Answer the Sexual Health Hotline to screen and triage callers

Provide Direct Services in Clinic

• Always create a non-judgment, patient centered atmosphere for patients

• Discuss basic HIV and STI prevention information and the importance of accessing care with patients (with a focus on our priority populations)

• Complete demographic and risk assessment forms in Epic to understand the patient’s risk factors while using motivational interviewing techniques to ascertain needed information

• Conduct serum testing for HIV, HCV and syphilis, performing phlebotomy

• Create specimen collection forms that are sent to the Massachusetts State Lab and Quest Lab orders

• Communicate with providers, nurses, and other navigators about patient’s care throughout clinic

• Document results to patients by accessing the Massachusetts State Lab Electronic Laboratory Reporting and Communication, according to established workflows

• Ensure forms are completed within the established timeframe

• Follow-up as needed to ensure patient’s needs are met

• Provide extended or multi-session counseling sessions for HIV-positive and high-risk HIV-negative clients when appropriate, including with evidence-based interventions

• Perform Health Navigation, making supported referrals, and accompanying clients to service sites when appropriate, to address the full spectrum of client needs

Outreach (outside of clinic)

• Participate in program planning through interdisciplinary team meetings to design and implement community outreach initiatives and screening events to reach members of at-risk communities

• Assist with outreach events, as needed

Participating in Planning and Implementation of New Initiatives

• Collaborate with clinical providers to coordinate culturally competent referrals

• Attend continuing education seminars, staff in-services and stay abreast of relevant literature to maintain familiarity with trends in prevention services.

• Assist in drafting/editing program materials

• Make connections and build referral relationships with Fenway Health providers and community organizations that serve the target populations

Agency Participatory Expectations:

• Ensures all patients receive patient-centered, non-judgmental care

• Suggests and participates in continuing quality improvement efforts

• Adheres to all agency and departmental policies and procedures

• Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities as requests

• Adheres to the highest principles of patient and client confidentiality

• Adheres to established safety policies, procedures and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation

• Attends all required meetings, in-services and professional trainings

• Attends all regularly scheduled research meetings, trainings, forums and pertinent FCH staff meetings

• Maintains professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities; maintains and provides agency with records of continuing education activities

Perform related duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum two years relevant work experience. Note: A bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience may substitute for the minimum work experience requirement.

• Willingness and ability to learn and perform phlebotomy (with prior competence preferred but not required)

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize assigned duties, and keep written records

• Ability to work independently and in small groups

• Ability to manage clinically and emotionally challenging situations with utmost professionalism, care and discretion

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of individuals and communities at risk for HIV -- especially men who have sex with men, transgender people, injection drug users, people of color, those who are foreign-born and may be undocumented, and those who are homeless or unstably housed.

• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients, clients and vendors across the spectrum of diversity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, national origin and immigrant status, religious or spiritual identity, disability (physical, mental, emotional and developmental), veteran status, and/or limited English proficiency.

• Willingness to contribute towards Fenway’s efforts in becoming an anti-racist organization and promoting a culture dedicated to ongoing development in service of humility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, where differences are acknowledged and valued.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing HIV or substance abuse education preferred but not required.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Experience working in an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environment preferred

• Ability to meet deadlines and work within a team-based environment

• Strong interest in LGBTQIA+ health

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Sit at a computer station for extended periods.

• Ability to keyboard for extended periods.

• Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds and occasionally assisting patients.

• May work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and may require OSHA training.

• Ability to travel to community events and venues, including bars and nightclubs, to perform outreach activities.

This is a union position in a Fenway Health bargaining unit represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.

We offer competitive salaries, and for those who qualify, an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, and a retirement plan with employer match. We also provide 12 paid holidays, paid vacation, and more.

LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary Description

$23.74 - $26.10

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists Psychiatry Services, nursing staff with patient preparation and treatment procedures, both acute and non-acute illnesses or injuries. Performs routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment. Assists in maintaining the therapeutic milieu by utilizing appropriate communication skills. Performs clerical duties associated with patient care management.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma, its equivalent, or higher degree is required. One year of equivalent experience is required. Three years experience in a psychiatric setting is preferred. Phlebotomy experience and notary public preferred. Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card.

• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically, legible handwriting, spelling/grammar aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively care for debilitated and/or demented patients who require total care.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Organizing and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

• Provides care and support services for assigned patients.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, and educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job performs delegated nursing care responsibilities to Adult/Geriatric/Medical

Psychiatric patients within the scope of guideline set forth by the physicians, treatment team, and other clinical Staff in accordance with Unit/Hospital policies and procedures, and local, state, federal, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards and requirements to provide efficient individualized care.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree in psychology or sociology or related field.

Work Experience

Preferred - Prior experience in psychiatry.

Certifications

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically, legible handwriting, spelling/grammar aptitude.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively care for debilitated and/or demented patients who require total care.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.

• Organizing and prioritizing skills.

• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Provides care and support services for assigned patients.

• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, and educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.

• Completes documentation of patient related tasks.

• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Erie Family Health Health Promotions Health Educator (Humbo

Assesses patients' educational needs and barriers. Performs brief health education interventions using approved curriculum, and in consultation with the care team. Conducts a minimum of 85- 1:1 health education visit per month. Responsible for promoting group programming including identifying appropriate patients and recruiting a minimum of 10 patients per month for groups. Conducts outreach and follow-up when needed, schedules follow-up medical appointments when necessary, and refers patients to appropriate patient program services, including care management and social drivers of health. Collaborates with other members of patient programs department. Participates in approved community outreach and education events. Through outreach and visits support productivity and health outcome targets for department wide disease management activities. Supports with recruitment, coordinates logistics, and when needed supports with facilitation of Diabetes Prevention Program. This position is located at our Humboldt Park location, 2750 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.

Member Duties : Health educators promote healthy lifestyle modification and deliver self-management education to at-risk and high-risk patient populations via in-person and/or telehealth visits. Health Educator delivers 1:1 health education visit, facilitates group sessions, completes disease management assessments, conducts outreach, and schedules appointment. This position requires someone with deep commitment to providing compassionate care that honors and individuality of every patient. An ideal candidate enjoys patient interaction and collaborating with program leaders to coordinate services/programs, have strong communication skills to effective communicate with patients, health care providers, and team members and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team to achieve high levels of productivity and maximize services, flexibility to adapt to change, and ability to independently handle patient care responsibilities and other work as assigned.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
None

Skills :
Public Health , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Community Organization , Public Speaking .