Job description

Department:
SOM Wichita Pediatrics
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Pediatrics-Research

Position Title:
Universal Home Visitor

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Universal Home Visitor (UHV) will provide one-on-one visits to pregnant persons and those with infants < 1 year of age to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes as part of the Lifting Young Families Towards Excellence (LYFTE) program. Specifically, the UHV will (1) share education on healthy perinatal behaviors and safe infant care practices, (2) screen for social determinants of health and other factors impacting maternal and birth outcomes and, (3) provide referrals to appropriate services and programs to help address identified needs. Reliable transportation and some evening and weekend availability required. This position is full-time and will pay $21.09 an hour. A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

Job Description:
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and at least 2 years' experience working with community-based programs, diverse community members, heath care systems, health departments, or clinics
Knowledge of maternal infant health and other support resources available in the community
Experience with databases and ability to work with email, the internet and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Case management experience or related experience
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse staff and varied community cultures including children and families living in poverty, both in person, virtually and by phone
Self-directed and able to exercise independent judgment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to effectively organize and concurrently manage multiple tasks
Ability to approach problems using critical thinking skills
Have resided within the community for 2+year

Essential Functions

Home/Personal Visits - 75%

Facilitate program enrollment and participant tracking
Provide one-on-one visits with a goal of at least one prenatal and one post-partum visit per person
Provide education to pregnant and recently delivered persons regarding evidence-based health recommendations and guidelines
Identify barriers to program enrollment and participation
Screen, provide brief intervention, and refer participants with positive screenings for tobacco, substance use, mental health concerns and other needs
Coordinate connections to other programs to meet the needs of the participants, including:
Refer through established partnerships with area programs and tracking outcomes of these referrals
Ensure follow-through with enrollment, participation as needed
Provide assistance with navigating various systems related to access to services
Identify barriers and assist clients in strategizing to overcome these obstacles (e.g., transportation, childcare)
Report issues outside of scope to Program Director
Provide feedback/reports as required in line with grant requirements

Data Collection and Evaluation - 15%

Obtain necessary authorizations and consent from participants
Enter data relative to the program
Review program data (with the evaluation team) to utilize in program planning and continuous program improvement
Use referral monitoring processes to inform improvement and effectiveness

Program Planning, Coordination, Implementation - 10%

Provide regular status updates to partners regarding successes, barriers and program needs
Promote teamwork and cross-site collaboration among maternal and child health (MCH) staff and community collaborators
Participate in decision making processes related to quality improvement
Facilitate weekly program updates with the Program Director and other MCH staff
Serve as the key liaison between the partnering organizations, volunteers, clients, the Program Director and other MCH staff members
Attend and engage in meetings and activities with clinical site partners, as requested
Represent the LYFTE program with referral agencies, stakeholders and at community events
Participate in collaborative work with other state-wide sites, including attendance at relevant conferences, trainings and workshops

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University's programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: The University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Equal Employment Opportunity, 1054 Wescoe, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., 66160, 913-588-5088.

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Hourly

Pay Range:
$21.09 - $28.47
Minimum
$21.09
Midpoint
$24.78
Maximum
$28.47

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Wichita-KS/Universal-Home-Visitor_JR005241 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005241.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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