Mother and Child Health Coordinator

Who we are

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services.

Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away.

What we offer

Growth and development

Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming.

Supportive Team culture

Be a part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged.

Comprehensive benefits

Including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more.

Position summary

The Mother and Child Health Coordinator will implement a wide range of clinical and community health education activities for prenatal patients. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Mother and Child Health Coordinator is responsible for coordinating clinical outreach and education relating to prenatal health, specifically, breastfeeding, postpartum care, and reproductive health to improve health outcomes for pregnant people, new parents, and their children.

Duties: And responsibilities:

• 1.
• Support the Population Health Department in maintaining quality standards and services that are in accordance with the recommended clinical guidelines for prenatal and postpartum services.
• 2.
• Provide prenatal, postpartum, and infant care education to prenatal patients and people of childbearing age in the clinic setting, by telehealth, and in group settings.
• 3.
• Conduct and document prenatal assessments, including but not limited to lactation assessments, safe sleep assessments, and depression screening.
• 4.
• Support patients with obtaining durable medical equipment, as prescribed by the provider.