Pregnancy Resource Navigator - Temporary

Oklahoma State Department of Health
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 02, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Job Posting Title
    Pregnancy Resource Navigator - Temporary

    Agency
    340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Supervisory Organization
    340 District 7

    Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

    Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

    Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

    Full/Part-Time
    Part time

    Job Type
    Temporary

    Compensation
    The hourly rate for this position is up to $19.71, based on education and experience.

    Why you’ll love it here!

    RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

    Job Description

    Location: Okmulgee County Health Department

    Salary: Up to $19.71/hour based on education and experience.

    Full Time /Part Time: Part Time - Temporary

    Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

    Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Position Description:

    This position will conduct limited home visits in various counties to provide parent education, and support for new parents. This position will work with a team of health care professionals to provide clients with opportunities to manage and improve their health by facilitating care coordination, enhancing access to community-based services, and addressing social determinants of health. This position will be assigned to the local health department and will be based in a primary care office and/or facility, working with individual patients as part of an integrated team of health care providers. The PRN Program is designed to assist families in creating connections and providing education and support for child growth and development, strong parent-child relationships, goal setting, problem solving, and community resource identification.

    Duties:

    The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:
    • Meet with patients after being seen by their primary care physician or nurse practitioner, helping the patient understand their disease processes, their health care provider’s instructions, and follow-up and referral plans.
    • Ensure primary care and specialty appointment instructions are understood and appointments are kept.
    • Plan, provide and document personal home visit(s) (or virtual visits if more appropriate or requested) focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being. Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs. Schedule follow-up visits or touch points as needed or requested.
    • Engage in recruitment activities (as applicable).
    • Provide information and resources to families that provide an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children's development.
    • Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family if and when appropriate.
    • Maintain and submit in a timely way all required family and program documentation.
    • Participate in continuous quality improvement.
    • Track and report patient encounters and maintain required records as directed. Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information.
    • Act as patient advocate.
    • Serve as single-entry contact for customers trying to access multiple state services.
    • Provide client follow-up and monitoring, including phone calls and home visits with patients as needed.
    • Serve as liaison between state agencies and local community programs.
    • Assist patients in understanding their insurance and medication coverage.
    • Assist patients in applying for Medicaid/medical assistance as needed.
    • Assist patients in applying for medication assistance programs as needed.
    • Assist patients in connecting with community services.
    • Collaborate with team to provide clients with the opportunity to manage and improve health, coordinate care, and provide clinical team with case findings.
    • Actively participate in required training and professional development activities.
    • Assist local health department with contact tracing as needed.
    • Maintain active patient caseload.
    • Other duties as assigned.


    Other Duties
    • Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
    • Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.


    Minimum Qualifications:

    High school diploma or equivalent, plus two or more years of any health care experience.

    Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Knowledge of basic record keeping; Scheduling, data entry and of the techniques of interviewing; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology. Strong relationship building and collaboration skills; excellent communication and facilitation skills; time management skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and function as part of a team; Ability to follow oral and written directions; to plan and organize work assignments; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

    Application Requirements:
    • If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
    • All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.


    Physical Demands and Work Environment:

    Work is typically performed in an office setting (or home setting) with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.

    Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

    Equal Opportunity Employment

    The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

    Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Oklahoma State Department of Health
    • Oklahoma State Department of Health

    Choosing a career in public health will put you on the pathway to making things better for your community, your neighbor, your family, and yourself...and receive competitive pay and great benefits!

     

    The Oklahoma State Department of Health protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. Five major service branches - Community Health, Family Health Services, Prevention and Preparedness, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Protective Health Services - provide technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

     

    Our Vision:

    Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.

    Our Mission:

    To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.

    Our Values:

    Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability

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