Screen eligible families for risk factors, connecting enrolled families to a medical home, monitoring child health, and referring families to community resources to meet their needs. 

Participate in outreach strategies to effectively attract, engage and retain, at a minimum; seventy-five fathers/ male partners associated with mother/infant participants into program activities and services annually.  

Participate in activities and events intended to improve the health and resilience of fathers/male partners, promote healthy relationships, and strengthen life skills. 

Maintain collaborative relationships with a wide range of health, community, and social service organizations, including HMB Nurse Home Visitors and Family Advocates, to support participants’ goals, and facilitate referrals.  

Provide documentation of home visits, group education and screens accurately and timely. 

Meets with supervisor weekly to review cases. 

Conduct visits/group sessions with families weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly or as mandated by HMB policy. 

Maintains tracking forms, required statistical information and other paperwork as required, in a detailed timely manner. 

Assists with fundraising and community activities, as needed. 

Responds to client emergencies, as needed and appropriate. 

Demonstrates or can quickly learn the social service delivery system in AllenProvide documentation of home visits and screens accurately and timely.

Meet with supervisor weekly to review cases.

Serve as an advocate for participants and potential participants by scheduling prenatal appointments, arranging for Medicaid taxi, and referring to appropriate community resources.

Provide health education and case management services; assess the needs of pregnant women and their families; develop a comprehensive care plan with the woman to meet her needs and improve the outcome of her pregnancy and provide the woman and her family access to social and health services, advocate for her when necessary.

Conduct visits with families on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis or as mandated by HMB policy.

Maintain tracking forms, required statistical information and other paperwork as required, in a detailed timely manner.

Conduct prenatal health education sessions for community resources.

With the supervisor, collaborates with community partners to maintain an effective referral base.

Assist the Assessment Worker with conducting eligibility home visit as needed.

Assist with fundraising and community activities, as needed.

Respond to client emergencies, as needed and appropriate.

Demonstrate or can quickly learn the social service delivery system  

Communicate clearly, concisely, and in a tactful, professional manner.

Share accurate information about Healthier Moms and Babies.

Take initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and as a staff member of HMB. Encourage a positive work environment and experience for co-workers and clients.

Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and practices; maintain proper attendance and punctuality.

Work evenings and weekends as required.

Utilize material, equipment, and time in a safe, beneficial, and cost-effective manner; organize workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.

Participate in in-service training and attend conferences as needed.

Adhere to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and honesty; exhibit commitment and promote HMB’s mission, values, and vision.

Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and practices; maintain proper attendance and punctuality.

Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

BA/BS Degree

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Behavioral Science, Social Work, Public Health, or Human Services. Education focus or education minor on drug addiction, alcohol addiction, education, counseling, psychology, child development, family intervention, therapeutic techniques, communication, preferred. 

Must have a current valid Driver’s License.

Minimum of two years’ experience in health education or case management, specifically working with low-income families. Previous experience working with fathers or males strongly preferred. 

Knowledge of the importance of fathers during pregnancy, families, and child development. 

Demonstrates integrity in all situations and interactions; can develop trusting, collaborative, professional relationships with coworkers, clients, and community collaborators. 

Knowledge of Fort Wayne’s community agencies and social service network, ability to work with diverse cultures and a willingness to make home visits. 

Relates in a culturally sensitive manner to low-income clients and those from diverse backgrounds. 

Able to communicate clearly, concisely, and in a tactful, professional manner. 

Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, and pro-active behavior. 

Must have superior conflict resolution and/or mediation skills. 

Must have organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple and diverse clients concurrently. 

Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Knowledge and proficiency in a variety of computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe) and experience with database management is preferred.