Perinatal Care Coordinator / MRI Lab - Bilingual (Spanish) Candidates strongly desired - (230003BS)
Posting Summary
We're growing and adding another Perinatal Care Coordinator to the DC Mother-Baby Wellness team. An integral member of the DC Mother-Baby Wellness Program, the Perinatal Care Coordinator (PCC) is an advocate, a resource and the first contact patients will have with the DC Mother-Baby Wellness Program. The Perinatal Care Coordinator welcomes patients to the program and provides care coordination support for families experiencing difficulties getting needs met; ensures optimal patient care and supports excellent collaboration between teams. The ideal PCC candidate has experience working with pregnant and post-partum people, strong organizational, administrative and computer skills, and excellent verbal PCC and written communication skills. Bilingual and/or prior experience working in a perinatal health setting preferred. Prior experience in health care required.
The Perinatal Care Coordinator functions as a resource and advocate for pregnant and post-partum women. Conducts maternal mental health screenings and systematically reviews screening data, provides appropriate responses for identified needs around social determinants of health, collaborates with all involved teams and partners to ensure that patient and family needs are met. Provides care coordination support for families experiencing difficulties getting needs met; ensures optimal patient coordination, excellent collaboration between teams, with a focus on family experience and outcomes. Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred for this position.
Minimum Education
Associate's degree in social work, nursing, education, health sciences or related field is required (Required)
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Education, Health Sciences or a related field is preferred (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years' experience in a behavioral health or other health care setting as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing care coordination services to patients. (Required)
1 year Experience working with pregnancy and/or post-partum patients, preferably providing care coordination services. (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Excellent communication skills required.
Ability to work with diverse patient populations.
Ability to provide culturally appropriate trauma informed care and communication.
Knowledge of resources available to meet the diverse needs of families in Washington DC
Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice/Research
Structural Empowerment
Exemplary Professional Practice
New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements
Leadership
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety
: District of Columbia-WASHINGTON
:
Sheikh Zayed Campus
111 Michigan Avenue
Washington 20010
: Non-Clinical Professional
: COE Hospital-Based Specliaties
Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
: Dec 8, 2023, 2:28:09 AM
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