Job Abstract

• Engages families after delivery at the hospital (including families enrolled prenatally in Welcome Baby) and seeks to enroll new families into the program.
  
  
• Approaches family at the hospital and a screen is completed as part of the Universal Risk Assessment.
  
  
• Introduces or reinforces the following to the families: Resources and information in the Kit for New Parents Reassurance and encouragement with lactation initiation Parent-infant interaction Universal Screening Referrals for high-risk intervention, if needed Information on insurance enrollment for the newborn Information on in-home and provider-based post-partum follow-up for mother and infant
  
  
• Educates mom on the importance of scheduling a Post Partum appointment and Well Child visit with physicians.
  
  
• Works with Welcome Baby Program RN to schedule first home visit
  
  
• Attends and participates in all staff meetings, bi-weekly group reflective supervision and individual group reflective supervision.
  
  
• Approaches prospective clients at bedside to introduce the program, verifies willingness to participate, obtains consent, and gathers referral information.
  
  
• Develops a file for each client recruited into the program, documenting all contacts with the family and agencies and completing data forms and program documentation.
  
  
• Develops trust and rapport with clients and provides support using an empathic and client centered approach.
  
  
• Adheres to all program guidelines, policies and protocols and actively works toward achieving the goals of the program.
  
  
• Conducts an interview with each client recruited into the program, observing parent-infant interaction; assessing involvement of father or other secondary caretaker, level of social support, infant feeding and maternal depression; and provides breastfeeding support and newborn health education.
  
  
• Conducts required client assessments using standardized tools for maternal depression and a risk screening interview.
  
  
• Works closely with the Clinical Supervisor, Supervisor and administrative staff to provide a continuum of services.
  
  
• Confers with assigned nurse regarding need for any additional hospital services or referrals and assists with referral process, if needed.
  
  
• Collaborates and acts as liaison with other members of the healthcare team, including nurses, lactation specialists, social workers, and physician to coordinate provision of high-quality patient care.
  
  
• Attends and completes all trainings, including successful completion of CLE training program.
  
  
• Completes all needed paperwork for each client in a timely and organized manner, including clear and well written progress notes.
  
  
• Completes required data entry for each client in a timely manner.
  
  

Compensation Range  

$27.00 - $41.29 / Hour