Role Description

This is a remote, full-time/benefits eligible position of 30 hours per week (.75 FTE). The position is field-based out of Southern Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation (WWHF) is seeking a professional to join our First Breath team as a Maternal & Child Health Educator. First Breath is a statewide program that helps people make positive changes to their tobacco, alcohol, and other substance use during pregnancy and beyond. The Maternal & Child Health Educator will provide evidence-based tobacco treatment, substance use, and mental health early intervention services to pregnant and postpartum individuals residing in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Health Education, Counseling, and Case Management (80%)
  • Manage a caseload of pregnant and postpartum individuals residing in Wisconsin.
  • Provide intensive, individualized tobacco treatment/smoking cessation counseling and relapse prevention counseling to participants via virtual visits, phone calls, and text messages.
  • Provide mental health education and referral support.
  • Provide virtual education to family members with the goal of reducing infant and childhood exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke.
  • Perform formal screening, brief intervention, and referrals for substance use.
  • Perform formal screening, education, and referrals for mental health.
  • Conduct screening, referrals, and follow-up for other health and social service needs.
  • Documentation and online data entry of all services on a daily and weekly basis.
• Community Outreach & Engagement (10%)
  • Organize and facilitate annual Participant Advisory Groups and other participant engagement activities as determined by the annual workplan, funders, and/or supervisor.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with health and social service providers in Wisconsin.
  • Represent the First Breath program and serve as an advocate for participants at local community outreach events and on coalitions and workgroups.
• Program Communication, Operations, and Development (10%)
  • Attend and contribute to monthly WWHF agency-wide staff meetings.
  • Attend and contribute to regular First Breath team meetings, including preparing case briefings; preparing and facilitating presentations; and participating in group discussions.
  • Engage in regular one-on-one coaching sessions with First Breath Program Manager.
  • Engage in regular quality assurance activities.
  • Respond in a timely manner to all requests for information from First Breath Program Manager and other WWHF staff.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations for program development and quality improvement.
  • Assist in the development of new counseling tools and educational materials.
  • Ensure the unique needs of women of Wisconsin are represented in perinatal programming at the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation.
  • Engage in ongoing continuing education opportunities and share learned knowledge with the team and organization.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about maternal and child health, tobacco, and/or substance use.
• Knowledge and experience working in mental health.
• Experience working with diverse communities and demonstrated cultural humility.
• Demonstrated ability to handle protected health information.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to treat participants with dignity and respect.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrated self-starter.
• Strong technology skills including experience with Microsoft Office, data entry software, and text messaging.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Health Education, Human Services, Nursing, or a related field. Master’s degree in Mental Health field preferred.
• 5 years of experience in an area related to patient care, case management, health education, and/or counseling.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and car insurance required.
• Ability to travel occasionally throughout Wisconsin and to WWHF main office in Madison, Wisconsin (employee will be reimbursed for all work-related travel).
• A fully secure and confidential workspace (computer, phone, printer, and other supplies are provided).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) within six months of hire, Wisconsin Mandated Reporter training, and other trainings and certifications as determined by supervisor.
• Bilingual individuals strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity.
• Benefits eligible position.
• Compensation: $21 - $23 per hour.