Perinatal Educator - Prenatal and Family Education

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Doula certification required
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Training in area of specialty in process or completed: Childbirth Education and/or Breastfeeding
• Completion of, or in process of, completing basic perinatal teaching training courses (CLC, LCCE, ICCE, Car Seat certification)
• Experience in teaching a variety of groups preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Presentation experience
• Computer skills to include, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint – ability to learn additional database programs
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Minimum of two years of experience working with expectant families preferred
• BLS certification

Job Responsibilities

• Educates expectant parents so informed decisions can be made during pregnancy and labor.
• Provides professional leadership in the classroom by teaching accurate, relevant, and level appropriate material.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods in order to serve the varying population of learners.
• Stays committed to class curriculum to ensure consistent teaching of specific information for OMC patients.
• Presents self as a professional resource for expectant parents to support and equip them in preparation for their birth experience and early parenting.
• Provides a safe environment that promotes a positive learning atmosphere for all participants.
• Prepares classroom material and physical space before participants arrive.
• Works as a member of the Prenatal & Family Education team to provide professional support and encouragement to one another.
• Completes the ongoing requirements from the prenatal educator competency.
• Fulfills class teaching schedule times as needed by program.
• Represents OMC and Prenatal & Family Education department at appropriate health fairs/expos.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Responsibilities for Perinatal Educators Who Have Office Hours

• Provides tours of the BirthCenter as needed.
• Provides one-on-one education as needed.
• Facilitates patient and staff use of Prenatal Education Library.
• Participates in initiating, implementing, and maintaining education tools/material under supervisor’s guidance.
• Charts all one-on-one education appointments in EHR.
• Represents Prenatal & Family Education department on various committees in organization and community as delegated.
• Provides car seat checks if qualified as a child passenger safety trainer.