About The Role

About YWCA

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis (YWCA) has been serving the community for more than 120 years, providing essential, wraparound services that support women and families throughout their time in our programs. Each year, YWCA serves approximately 10,000 women and their families, offering a multitude of services. YWCA is the largest provider of direct Head Start services in Missouri, operating 8 centers and 11 partner sites, and we are proud to hold the National Program of Excellence accreditation from the National Head Start Association.

Why Work With Us?

Meaningful Work - Every role at YWCA helps create positive change in the community.
Supportive Environment - Join a team that values collaboration and mutual respect.
Professional Development - Opportunities for training and career growth.
Work-Life Balance - Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off.
Competitive Benefits - Health, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
Community Impact - Be part of programs that make a real difference for women, children, and families.

Our Signature Programs

Early Childhood Education & Childcare – Providing safe, nurturing environments for children to learn and grow.
Family Support Services – Helping families access resources and build stability.
Health & Wellness Initiatives – Promoting physical and mental well-being through community programs.
Advocacy & Outreach – Connecting individuals to opportunities and support systems that improve quality of life.

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Purpose

To ensure the YWCA St. Louis Prenatal Services Program offers, implements, and maintains support to enrolled expectant women and families, throughout their pregnancy, and provide Home-Based services until the child enters a center-based setting.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

Formally responsible for making recommendations that may or may not be accepted at a higher level regarding the job's purpose, essential responsibilities, and operation.

Routine Decision-Making

Determine upcoming birth and transitioning schedules.
Utilize electronic family database system to track information related to expectant women.
Determine schedule to support home visits and socialization activities.
Determine schedule for developmental and sensory screening within 45-days of the child’s entry into Early Head Start Home-Based services.
Build and maintain community collaborations.

Formal Supervisory Responsibility

None

Description

Recruit and enroll eligible expectant women for the program utilizing electronic family records. Document outcomes in the expectant women family records (i.e., application, enrollment, attendance, required documentation, etc.).
Provide for expectant women's orientation, pre- and postpartum assessments, and offer the opportunity to develop culturally competent goals to support expectant women from conception up to 6 months postpartum.
Assist families with identifying, obtaining, and maintaining a medical home, insurance, prenatal care, dental care, well baby visits, screenings and other pertinent medical needs within the first trimester or within 30-days of enrollment, and through pregnancy and delivery.
Provide or secure prenatal education on fetal development, healthy eating, benefits of breastfeeding, and the risk presented from drug use including smoking and drinking. Equip expectant families with tools for labor and delivery. Provide postpartum follow-up including, but not limited to, whole self-care, postpartum depression, safe sleep, and family support.
Develop a link between other family support agencies to provide better service delivery. Collaborate with Prenatal Service Workers to help families identify and access needed resources including health, mental health, social services, education, and job training.
Lead and assist with arrangement, coordination, and implementation of Socialization activities for expectant mothers and families enrolled in program.
Work closely with Prenatal Service Manager, other program staff, consultants, and community collaborations to provide comprehensive services to expectant families and actively participate when needed to support the overall program.
Provide Early Head Start Home-Based services to families, as needed, and ensure all Early Head Start requirements are met as outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Act as a liaison, in conjunction with the Prenatal Services Manager, between community organizations and Head Start and Early Head Start consultants providing post-partum care and mental health services.
Actively participate in meetings, attend in-service trainings, attend off-site training, stay up to date with health information and health trends as it relates to infant health and infant mortality, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability, and environmental conditions required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Required Knowledge

Expert knowledge on pregnancy, labor and delivery, as well as whole self-care, pre- and postpartum health and parenting skills.
Must have a working knowledge of local community resources for pregnancy, labor and delivery, and family empowerment.
Knowledge of family values, beliefs, traditions, and cultural influences.
Expert knowledge of child development focusing on the first years of life.

Required Skills or Abilities

Effective use of appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication, written communication, listening skills, and interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to multitask, demonstrate strong time management, work independently, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to relate well, and coordinate, with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain accurate records of expectant women enrolled in the program.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Be willing to recruit within the community.

Formal Education

High School Diploma
Doula Certification (required)
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in either Infant/Toddler or Home Visitor settings, with at least one year of experience providing doula services.

Unusual Working Conditions, If Any

Execution of home visits in the homes of enrolled families.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds when conducting post-partum home visits.
Reliable transportation is required for this position as travel may be required to complete enrollment applications, conduct post-partum assessments, deliver essential baby items, and conduct home visits.

YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind as defined by applicable federal, state, and local laws.