Childbirth Educator - Family Birthing Services - Day/Night

Job description

General Summary Develops, coordinates and presents childbirth education programs for the community. Duties and Responsibilities: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. - Provides accurate information about the physiology, psychology, and sociology of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and early parenthood. - Provides skills to assist women and their support persons to cope with pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and early parenthood. - Acts as a facilitator who helps couples better understand and value their experience as they transition into parenthood. - Provides an avenue for communication between the pregnant women and other members of the health care team. - Serves as an advocate for pregnant women, their partners and infants. - Communicates accurate information about pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, and early parenthood in a clear, concise, understandable manner - Serves as a resource to the community by developing and planning programs in response to identified needs. - Maint...