Prenatal Educator - Pediatrics

The Prenatal Educator is responsible for designing and
implementing individualized programs for pregnant women to support their goals,
prenatal development, and healthy pregnancies. This includes providing
education on prenatal nutrition, fostering self-sufficiency across various
domains, and promoting cultural sensitivity within the program. The role also
requires compliance with Early Head Start Performance Standards, maintaining
confidentiality, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality services.
Currently, these duties are managed under the direct supervision of the Health,
Nutrition, and Safe Environments Manager, ensuring adherence to program
guidelines and policies. By addressing these tasks, the Prenatal Educator plays
a critical role in supporting pregnant women and contributing to the program's
overall success.

This is a limited position that may convert to career.

Salary Range: $30.56 - $60.82 Hourly

Required:

• Minimum 24 units in
  Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or CDA in home visiting, or
  equivalent coursework as part of an associate's/bachelor's degree.
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  Required to hold valid
  California driver's license and have a driving record that is in accordance
  with local policies/procedures.
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  Preemployment physical
  exam and TB clearance. Pre-employment physical exam must state that the
  individual is physically able to perform the duties in the Job Description.
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  Fingerprint screen,
  criminal record, and child abuse index clearance, sex offender registry check.
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  Knowledge of HS/EHS
  philosophy, goals, principles, objectives, requirements; cornerstones of Child
  Development, Early Head Start policies and procedures, interviewing techniques.
  family dynamics, principles of adult learning, and advocacy/intervention
  concepts; crisis management and referral process; infant/toddler
  development stages and nurturing concepts; prenatal health and
  development; and community resources and referral processes.
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  Skills in using computer-PC, Microsoft Word, Excel, and must type at least 30 words per minute.
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  Completion and
  submission of required personnel forms prior to employment.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in public health or early
  childhood education
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  Bilingual in English and Spanish
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  Units in child development or health-related field.
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  Knowledge of program philosophy, goals, principles,
  objectives and requirements; Early Head Start policies and procedures;
  understanding of child development principles with an emphasis on
  infant/toddler developmental stages and nurturing concepts; prenatal
  development and appropriate health care during pregnancy; family dynamics,
  cultural beliefs; advocacy and intervention concepts; crisis management,
  community resources and referral; processes and functions of social service
  agencies.
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  Family Development Credential Training