CommuniCare+ OLE

Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with a deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County.. The CPHW is part of an interdisciplinary team that includes the Medical Provider, Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Social Worker, Health Educator, Pharmacist, Dentist, Care Coordination and Patient Services Representative.. Knowledge regarding prenatal care, pregnancy-related issues, and newborn care. Provide group education on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to, breastfeeding, newborn care and childbirth preparation.. Communicate patient ICP with Napa/Solano County Maternal and Child Health Department as needed.

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POSITION TITLE: Comprehensive Perinatal Health Worker (CPHW) DEPARTMENT: Nutrition, Health Education & Perinatal Services REPORTS TO: Director of Nutrition, Health Education, and Perinatal Services SUPERVISION GIVEN: None LOCATION: West Fairfield, CA About CommuniCare+OLE Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with a deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs. Benefits <ul><li> Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage</li><ul><li> Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium </li></ul><li> 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick) </li><li> 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday </li><li> 4% Employer Match for 403(b) retirement plan </li><li> Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent) </li><li> Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage </li><li> Employer contribution for Health Savings Account </li><li> Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options </li></ul>JOB SUMMARY: The Comprehensive Perinatal Health Worker (CPHW) is responsible for providing a wide range of culturally competent comprehensive perinatal services, promoting positive behavior change, and advocating for healthful pregnancy outcomes for qualifying pregnant women, from conception through 1 year postpartum, based on the State of California Medi-Cal Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) guidelines and protocols. They would be servicing Solano county. The CPHW is part of an interdisciplinary team that includes the Medical Provider, Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Social Worker, Health Educator, Pharmacist, Dentist, Care Coordination and Patient Services Representative. KNOWLEDGE OF WORK Knowledge regarding the services and resources in the community that are appropriate to the needs of pregnant women and their newborns Knowledge regarding prenatal care, pregnancy-related issues, and newborn care Knowledge on the content and use of the CPSP Protocol Manual, Steps-To-Take Manual, and the CPSP Provider Handbook Knowledge of the available benefits and eligibility to enable the patient to access total CPSP services Duties And Responsibilities Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) Scope of Services includes: <ul><li>Provide a CPSP Orientation to orient the client to comprehensive perinatal care at entry of care and through the pregnancy</li><li>Complete a CPSP Initial Assessment for the three components of Nutrition, Health Education, and Psychosocial using approved documentation, forms and protocols. </li><li>Develop and complete a CPSP Individualized Care Plan (ICP) and continually revise and update the ICP as needed. </li><li>Provide a CPSP-approved Interventions such as services, classes, counseling, referrals, and instructions as appropriate for the patient’s needs and risks as identified on the ICP</li><li>Provide a CPSP Reassessments in each trimester to identify changes or new developments since the previous Assessment and provide continued support</li><li>Provide a CPSP Postpartum Assessment of the mother and infant and update the ICP with appropriate interventions for the patient and her baby </li></ul>Facilitate internal referrals to Communicare+OLE Health Medical Providers, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Social Workers, Health Educators, Dentists, Patient Services Representatives and other appropriate services as necessary Facilitate external community referrals to appropriate perinatal support services (i.e. WIC, etc.) as necessary Maintain ongoing contact and case management with patients through face-to-face appointments, classes/groups, and phone calls regarding referrals, appointments (including no-shows and cancellations), labs, services, programs, agencies, and support Provide group education on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to, breastfeeding, newborn care and childbirth preparation. Develop and implement curricula for classes as needed Serve as liaison with health plans; screen for and issue temporary Medi-Cal (Presumptive Eligibility); follow up with patients until permanent Medi-Cal has been issued Complete CPSP-required documentation according to protocol for all patient encounters (face-to-face and telephonic) and activities in the in Communicare+OLE Health’s electronic health record Complete all required Bill for services following CPSP guidelines and protocols related to units of service and subject area Assist with data entry, data tracking, review and closure of CPSP patient charts Check work email and organizational communications daily Communicate patient ICP with Napa/Solano County Maternal and Child Health Department as needed. Attend and participate in case management meetings with Public Health Department Participate in Napa/Solano organizations and groups (i.e. Napa Breastfeeding Coalition, etc.) as assigned Represent and market Communicare+OLE Health Perinatal Services at community events as assigned Attend all in-service and trainings as assigned Performs other duties as assigned Education, Experience, Training <ul><li>High school graduate or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. </li><li>At least one year of full-time paid practical experience in providing perinatal care. </li><li>Have or obtain Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) Steps to Take Training Certificate. </li><li>Competence for Family Planning Basics Certificate preferred. </li><li>Lactation Educator Counseling Training Program Certificate preferred. </li><li>Must certify and remain current in CPR certificate. </li><li>Demonstrates dependability and organizational abilities. </li><li>Able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment by prioritizing work activities. </li><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. </li><li>Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office required; electronic health record system experience preferred.</li></ul>

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