Perinatal Support Outreach Worker - Case Manager
Perinatal Support Outreach Worker - Case Manager
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Job Description
Looking for a career with an incredibly tight-knit organization thats also dedicated to helping their community Then youve come to the right place! This is your chance to be part of an organization thats entire mission is improving the lives of others!
In addition you will enjoy competitive pay nine paid holidays generous PTO (4 weeks your first year) medical insurance with a generous employer contribution towards the premium employer paid life/AD&D ($50k) employer paid short- and long-term disability optional HSA dental vision life/AD&D and a 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
Summary: To provide perinatal outreach services to a specific population within the Tampa Bay area. The
incumbent for this position will be responsible for providing wrap-around case management services so that each
client has access to needed services including medical nutritional social educational substance abuse etc. In this
position you will interact with clients on a daily basis in person or via phone with the goal to improve both maternal
and baby well-being.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business
needs.
Duties and Scope of Responsibilities:
Provide case management for clients who have been identified as having mainly psychosocial problems through
home visitation and/or group settings.
Refers and follows up on the receipt of services and coordinates consults and collaborates with service providers
Administer perinatal depression screens to every Central Healthy Start mother
Provide in-depth inter-conception health education ongoing support and guidance in child health development to
clients partners/spouses and families
Help arrange transportation for and encourage attendance at health care appointments health education various
groups psychoeducational classes and social service-related appointments
Recruit to and facilitate non-clinical group discussions and provide support for groups and health-related classes for
clients and alumni
Document records regarding case management activities and termination of case management as appropriate
Prepares required reports as needed i.e. caseloads reports case logs etc.
Monitors all required records and forms for completeness and accuracy
Participates as member of multi-disciplinary Care Coordination team to offer total client care
Attend all monthly community Council meetings and make reports of all activities
Travel as required for home visits and other activities correctly document mileage and compile and submit monthly
for reimbursement
Participates in CHHS research studies as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to communicate with a range of constituents prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced deadline-oriented
office environment. Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
Manage a caseload; organize and prioritize work assignments; make decisions and independent judgments;
determine the appropriate course of action in emergency or stressful situations; and recognize reportable events.
Reliable transportation with proof of valid drivers license and auto insurance or the ability and means to travel on
a flexible schedule for conducting home visits and other required community-wide travel.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required for some positions.
Qualification/Requirements:
Experience working with Community Based programs and organizations such as Healthy Start.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks
Education/Training/Experience:
BA/BS in social work human services or related field in an accredited program in the maternal/child or child
welfare services.
Proficient personal computer experience to include Microsoft Outlook Word Microsoft Access Excel
PowerPoint and Internet applications.
Physical Requirements:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature
Light lifting/moving up to 25 lbs.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items work with the fingers and perceives
attributes of objects and materials.
Close/distance/peripheral and depth perception
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
