Family Advocate, Maternity Care Coalition

Posted by Maternity Care Coalition on August 25, 2014

Posted on: August 11, 2014

Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), a dynamic nonprofit, works to improve maternal and child health and well being through the collaborative efforts of individuals, families, providers and communities.

MCC seeks a full-time Family Advocate responsible for identifying and providing culturally sensitive in-home services to pregnant and newly parenting women including: assessment, referral, follow-up, monitoring and emotional support. The Advocate screens women for depression; helps clients access and utilize all necessary health and human services; helps women maintain their families’ primary health care; facilitates community health education programs; attends health fairs; maintains careful records of all client contacts both in a paper file and in an online database. This position is based at our Northwest Philadelphia site location.

High School Diploma or equivalent required. We seek an individual with excellent organizational and people skills. Must have strong time management and problem solving skills; excellent written and oral communication ability; and knowledge of community resources. Excellent computer skills, valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

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