Perinatal Cert Community Health Worker (40 hrs)(Women and Families Campus)
Temple Health – Temple University Health System · Philadelphia, PA · 1 mo ago
OTHRPart-time
About the role
The Perinatal Community Health Worker (pCHW) is an integral member of the Care Transitions Management team, bringing specialized knowledge of hospital systems, community resources, and perinatal support services. The pCHW advances equitable maternal health outcomes by supporting marginalized pregnant individuals and their infants through culturally responsive education, advocacy, and care coordination. The role addresses maternal health inequities by equipping birthing individuals with the information, guidance, and resources needed to manage their health and well‑being. Bilingual (Spanish/English) ability is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key member of the Care Transitions Management team, leveraging expertise in hospital systems and community resources.
- Provide culturally responsive education, advocacy, and care coordination to marginalized pregnant individuals and their infants.
- Advance equitable maternal health outcomes through targeted support and resource navigation.
- Participate in specialized training to meet the complex medical, social, and emotional needs of expectant parents.
- Collaborate with community‑based programs to ensure seamless placement and follow‑up for patients.
Requirements
- Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Completion of 120–160 hours Community Health Worker Core Training (required)
- Completion of Lifestyle Coach Training (required)
- Completion of Perinatal Training (required)
- Associate's Degree (preferred)
- Experience
- 3 years as a Certified Community Health Worker providing services in care transitions (required)
- Experience supporting maternal and infant health (required)
- Experience in a medical or health‑related field with knowledge of medical terminology (preferred)
- Experience placing patients into community‑based programs and/or knowledge of community resources (preferred)
- Licenses/Certifications
- Certified Community Health Worker (required)