Childbirth Educator

Department/Unit:

Perinatal Outreach Ctr

Work Shift:

Per Diem (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$54,690.00 - $82,035.00Salary range: $28.50/hr.

Childbirth Educator provides childbirth education programs for individuals and groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• National certification in area of childbirth education preferred.

• Knowledgeable of technical skills/practices utilized in relation to pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and infant care, and parenting.

• Demonstrates applied knowledge based in areas of obstetrical care and childbirth education, patient resources/references.

• Teaches in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

• Assesses, interprets and incorporates findings of published research into educational programs.

• Annually updates and reviews educational materials used in childbirth programs with Program Coordinator.

• Follows standards established by Perinatal Outreach Program and Division of Women and Children Services.

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for educational outcomes of class participants related to class content.

• Demonstrates cooperation and flexibility in meeting childbirth education program needs for individuals and groups.

• Ability to communicate electronically.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, groups, and thegeneral public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Education is required OR a minimum of 1-3 years experience that includes support of women during child bearing process.

• Experience in family centered health education.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.