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Job Title

Maternal-Child Health Navigator

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Int

egrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The GC-MOMS Program Specialist I, "Maternal-Child Health Navigator”, under general supervision, performs entry-level specialist duties while providing comprehensive family and maternal-child health home visiting services to women and families participating in the Golden Crescent Management of Opioid Risk in Mothers (GC-MOMS) program.

What you need to know

Please Note: May require night and weekend work on occasion, including travel overnight for training and related activities.

Required Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.

+ Ability to convey health information clearly, actively listen, and collaborate with both community members and healthcare professionals.

+ Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

+ Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

+ Ability to work a flexible schedule.

+ Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet applications, and MicroSoft Office programs.

+ Must interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with individuals from all backgrounds.

+ Ability to travel throughout designated counties for program services and needs. (Victoria, Lavaca, DeWitt, Calhoun, Jackson County).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Human Services or related field.

+ Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly preferred.

+ Current CPR certification.

+ Current Community Health Worker Training and Certification.

+ Valid Driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment

+ Experience in maternal/child health, public/community health, mental health, home visits.

+ Experience with Community Health Worker trainings and curriculum.

+ Experience with outreach and public relations.

+ Experience with additional Microsoft applications (i.e., PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Lists, OneDrive, Visio, Planner, etc.).

Responsibilities:

Program Implementation & Development

+ Provides comprehensive home visiting services and health education to women and families participating in the Golden Crescent Management of Opioid Risk in Mothers (GC-MOMS) in accordance with Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Health Resources & Services Administration (RCORP – HRSA).

+ Maintains highest standards of home visiting in the context of healthcare and social services.

+ Participates in Reflective Practice.

+ Guides individuals to relevant healthcare and community resources, ensuring they access necessary services and support.

+ Drives to homes of families participating in GC-MOMS to provide vital services.

+ Carries caseload of up to 20 clients.

+ Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring GC-MOMS programs and services.

+ Plans and develops specialized GC-MOMS program improvements such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to facilitate program goals.

+ Assists in the development of policies and procedures.

+ Follows organizational policies, procedures, and protocols and works to ensure all safety and regulatory guidelines are adhered to.

+ Contributes to the mission, vision, and core values of the organization to promote a positive organizational culture.

+ Follows attendance and punctuality rules.

+ Demonstrates a professional attitude and employs professional ethics within working relationships.

Program Outreach, Communications & Expansion

+ Serves as a key member of the GC-MOMS program team.

+ Participates in program expansion.

+ Promotes the Texas A&M GC-MOMS program at local, regional, and state levels.

+ Completes required trainings and participates in professional development.

+ Coordinates specialized GC-MOMS program communications and marketing materials.

+ Attends team meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of the GC-MOMS program.

+ Participates in community coalition.

+ Collaborates with the leadership of the POEMCF in related program outreach and expansion activities such as research and publications.

Program Reporting and Monitoring

+ Evaluates and reports program services (i.e., client progress).

+ Visits, monitors, tracks, and reports client data.

+ Assists in the preparation and maintenance of budgets, special reports, and other documents as needed for the GC-MOMS program.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)   and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)   training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.