Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Women's and Children's Educator will provide instruction to community clients based upon identified program objectives in the areas of women’s and children’s health. This colleague will be teaching a 5 week series, every other month. They will work from 6-9pm on the night’s they are teaching. The Saturday class will be every other month from 9am-3pm. Since this person will be working independently, having a background in labor and delivery either as a health care worker, educator or birth worker is required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Associate Degree Required.

- Bachelor's degree or actively engaged in a Bachelors degree program in Nursing, Social Services, Education or health related field preferred; or 3 years of experience in a health care facility with direct patient interaction.

2. Two years of experience teaching and/or facilitation individual, family, or community programs or support groups preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

2. Utilizes principles of adult teaching and learning appropriate for the needs of the learner and the specific program.

3. Revenue Management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.

4. Develops evidence-based program/course that meets identified community needs, program goals, and service line strategy.

5. Conducts programs/courses in a manner that demonstrates respect for the individual and healthcare providers.

6. Develops and implements a plan for evaluating the program/course.

7. Demonstrates ability to facilitate group learning and discussion.

8. Maintains current knowledge of course/subject material related to all or specific Family Center programs.

9. Monitors, tracks, and reports for productivity, individual encounters and community benefit measures.

10. Engages in outreach, marketing and event planning and participation.

11. Basic understanding of projector /video equipment and computer skills with an emphasis on MS Word and PowerPoint.

12. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

1. Presents information that will improve parenting skills.

2. Presents communication techniques between parent and child in course materials.

3. Presents specific skills and techniques to enhance the parent/child relationship.

4. Communicates research-based information on parenting education.

5. Provides infant nutrition education and instruction to breastfeeding and bottle feeding mothers at the Women’s Center and the Family Maternity Center that promotes high quality nutrition for the infant.

6. Demonstrates assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the breastfeeding relationship.

7. Leases effective double electric breast pumps to the community.

8. Sells reputable breastfeeding products and supplies with instruction of usage.

9. Teaches breast care techniques to non-lactating mothers.

10. Infant Nutrition/Lactation education/certification preferred

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.