Maternal Support Specialist - Las Cruces, United States - Southwest Coalition, Inc.

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Job Description

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Guiding Star Southwest, a division of Southwest Coalition, Inc., is searching for a Maternal Support Specialist (MSS) to join its mission in expanding life-affirming services for women in Las Cruces, New Mexico. As an affiliate of the national Guiding Star Project and inspired by St. Mary, Our Lady Star of the Sea, Guiding Star Southwest is committed to delivering trauma-informed healthcare that respects the whole person by considering a woman's mind, body, and soul. The organization's focus spans the full spectrum of women's health, from puberty through perimenopause, and emphasizes fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and motherhood, while striving to reduce trauma by advocating against societal pressures that may compromise the natural functions of a woman's body. The ideal candidate is passionate about Infant and Family Life and has a servant's heart, eager to be an advocate for mothers and their families.

As we expand our core services to Las Cruces, New Mexico we are looking for pro-life Maternal Support Specialists to be responsible for working closely with families in their homes and providing resources and support to women.

To be a successful Maternal Support Specialist at Guiding Star, you should be dedicated and focused on providing reliable care and education to your families, focused on "wholism" or whole-person care which considers a person's mind, body, and spirit. You should have a strong working knowledge of resources within the community, as well as a patient, caring, and detail-oriented personality.

The ideal candidate will enjoy:

• Our unique model: In addition to our programs to build a Culture of Life in the Southwest, we also strive to provide expert healthcare to ensure that women have a life-affirming alternative through pre-natal and post-natal healthcare, education, and material support.
• Our culture: At Southwest Coalition for Life, we offer a more relaxed working environment, catering to the needs of our employees and establishing a family-like feel, leading by example to help moms the heroes by offering in-house childcare for staff and supporting breastfeeding in the workplace.
• Being an innovator: With the merger and expansion of two non-profit organizations, you will be establishing resounding education to families and helping support a ground-breaking mission on the new frontline of the pro-life movement in post-Roe America.

Southwest Coalition, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation focused on restoring reverence for the sanctity of human life and natural womanhood across the Southwest through a coalition of nonprofit social enterprises in line with Catholic and Biblical teaching, including our Guiding Star Southwest women's medical centers, The Lily Pad Maternity Home, our Her Care Connection outreach and mobile medical bus, and Coalition for Life ministries.

All team members must embody and execute our Core Values within their day-to-day duties and responsibilities:

• Humble: Lack entitlement and ego, be respectful and flexible, don't take yourself too seriously, set others up for success even at a potential loss for yourself.
• Hungry: Have an unrelenting hunger to change the world, taking initiative fueled by a boldly optimistic hope and entrepreneurial growth mindset.
• Smart: Strong emotional intelligence understanding the impact of your words and actions on others, inviting vulnerable communication and healthy conflict.
• Heart: Be compassionate, prayerful, and empathetic with a sincere desire to truly see and know others through a reverence for life and natural womanhood.

Position Overview

The role of the Maternal Support Specialist entails delivering nurturing home-based services to families with young children and expectant mothers. These encompass a spectrum of offerings, from frequent personalized home visits to engaging community playgroups. The position encompasses providing invaluable family support, as well as acting as a vital conduit for resource and referral services. A core aspect of this role involves upholding the exacting standards of the NM ECECD Home Visiting Program and adhering meticulously to the policies and procedures laid out by Guiding Star Southwest. Must be Christ-centered, ready & willing to share their God-given talents with a servant-heart.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Plan and provide bi-weekly home visits to eligible families across Dona Ana County in accordance with NM ECECD guidelines.
• Facilitate nurturing parent/child interactions and provide families with information & resources on child development, health and nutrition, positive parenting techniques, and community services.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of families' needs, strengths, and challenges using appropriate screening tools and observation techniques.
• Plan & facilitate group connections and playgroups to encourage socialization among families and promote a sense of community.
• Promote maternal mental health and provide support to the expectant family.
• Provide prenatal and postpartum parent education to prenatal women.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities, including reflective supervision, training sessions, workshops, and conferences to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Maintain a full and active caseload, adhering to minimum visit requirements and other guidelines as established by program standards
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of home visits, assessments, interventions, and progress notes in accordance with program requirements.
• Local travel is required, and occasional long-distance travel may be required for training purposes.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

The schedule may include occasional evenings or weekends to accommodate families' availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; AND
  • Must have/obtain a degree within 4 years of hire in one of the following areas: Social Work, Early Childhood Development, Marriage and Family Counseling, Infant Family Studies, or in a related field with approval from the organization.

OR

• Obtain the Infant Family Studies Certificate within 2 years of hire
• Minimum of one-year of experience in an early childhood setting, or program working with pregnant women or parents of infants and toddlers preferred. Home visiting experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with families from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Ability to pass a mandatory background clearance required of all childcare workers in the State of New Mexico.
• CPR certified within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must have or obtain knowledge to be able to identify potential child abuse
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license, current automobile registration and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to be self-motivated, work independently, and within team settings while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Must exhibit computer knowledge including Google Drive, Zoom, software applications for scheduling, record keeping and office management (i.e. Athena).

The role will frequently involve activities such as walking, standing, driving, and extended periods of both sitting and utilizing computer equipment and cell phones. There will also be occasional requirements for reaching with hands and arms, as well as adopting positions like stooping, kneeling, crouching, or even crawling. Additionally, the capacity to lift up to 40 pounds is expected.

Additional Perks provided by ECECD for the Maternal Support Specialist:

Join our team as a Maternal Support Specialist in Las Cruces and unlock exclusive ECECD scholarship opportunities. These scholarships cover 100% of tuition and book expenses for individuals pursuing a Child Development Certificate or a degree in counseling, social work, or a related field. Eligibility requires working a minimum of 20 hours per week in the role of Maternal Support Specialist. Don't miss out on this invaluable benefit towards advancing your education and career More information: ,

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