The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
- Oversees and manages the services provided to pregnant women and new mothers in all disciplines (health, social services, mental health, nutrition);
- Acts as a liaison between pregnant women and new mothers enrolled in the program and health agencies in the communities served by early head start;
- Recruits and enrolls pregnant women and new mothers into the program;
- Maintains enrollment numbers at 100% of enrollment; coordinates health and pregnancy related trainings and seminars for pregnant women and new mothers;
- Works closely with the entire family to ensure that the newborn child enters a safe and nurturing home;
- Oversees the development of home visit plans and implementation practices, as well as coordinates socialization activities in accordance with the performance standards;
- Conducts weekly home visits with home-bound pregnant women, and all new mothers until the infant is eight weeks;
- Facilitates the transition process from the prenatal and post-partum program into the home based or center-based early head start program;
- Reports to the associate vice president on a weekly basis; attends all program staff meetings;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Training & Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is a minimum of one (1) year working experience with pregnant women, new mothers and infants. At least one (1) year of experience in a program that emphasizes the parent’s role in the child’s development. Experience working with low-income families and working with persons of varied experiences and ethnic backgrounds is required.
The training and experience listed above is required of all Perinatal Home Visitors in addition to the specific educational requirements listed below based on the Perinatal Home Visitor position level:
Perinatal Home Visitor II – An Associate degree in Maternal and Child Health, Human Development, or Child and Family Development or unit’s equivalent to an Associate’s degree if working towards Bachelor’s degree.
Perinatal Home Visitor III – A Bachelor’s degree in Maternal and Child Health, Human Development, or Child and Family Development.
* 3 years’ experience working with pregnant women, new mothers, and infants may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
For Early Head Start Home Visitor II or III – A minimum of three (3) units of demonstrated coursework with Infants and Toddlers.
Applications must be completed in the NHA Career Portal. Visit the NHA Career Portal for a full list of open/ongoing positions. Look for vacancies that match your experience and qualifications. If you find one or more openings for which you would like to apply, fill out a NHA application for each position of interest. Applications must be completely filled out, signed, and must accompany all required documents at submission to be considered. Applications without the required documents will not be considered.