Part Time Maternal Health Community Worker

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE PART-TIME MATERNAL HEALTH COMMUNITY WORKER DEPARTMENT: Health Department-Healthy Beginnings HIRING RANGE: Commensurate with education and experience BENEFITS OFFERED: No benefits offered POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: 21 hours/week; days and hours flexible LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (Please fill out driving page on applications) JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for aiding and empowering prenatal expectant mothers to obtain the necessary resources for a healthy pregnancy.

Work is specific to the minority populations of Elkhart County. JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred in social work, psychology, or a related field
• Working knowledge of mental health concerns, negative effects of poverty, and stages of pregnancy to be able to assist clients
• Excellent organizational and communications skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures/practices
• 1-2 Years previous job-related experience in related field preferred
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer