Job Information
Kansas Employer Family Resource Specialist-(Pittsburg 3011) in Pittsburg, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12848259 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Family Resource Specialist (FRS) at CHC/SEK are motivated, and passionate about improving health outcomes for pregnant patients of all ages and children/families. This position provides services for anyone experiencing pregnancy, children, or families need of care management.
This position completes initial interviews to determine patient and family needs, both health and social. FRS go above and beyond, often assisting patients and their families through innovative methods in nontraditional locations such as a patients home or in the community. FRSs must be knowledgeable about womens health and family support, community resources, and CHC/SEK care systems. Their main goal is to address barriers to improved health outcomes.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provides considerate, respectful care focused upon patient and/or family individual needs.
Connects patient and/or family with resources within CHCSEK and community.
Ensures patients and their families, have access to a medical home (medical, dental and behavioral services).
Provides initial intake for prenatal patient and follows care throughout pregnancy and after delivery.
Facilitates appointments for well child, prenatal, immunizations, medical, dental, behavioral health, family planning, STI testing/treatment, etc.
Engages patients in the development of health and social goals
Maintains contact with patients/families at least monthly until services are no longer needed.
Provides pre-natal and parenting education on best practices, including breastfeeding, safe sleep, proper car seat installation, etc.
Meet patients, and community members in the home, clinic, or community setting and conduct needs assessments, and screenings, including identification of socio-economic issues that affect their overall health (Ages and Stages Questionnaire, EPDS, PRAMMS, PRAPARE etc).
Meets all state and federal grant requirements, including reports and data entered into Daisey in an accurate and timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.