Careers

Full Time or 3/4 Time

Position Description:

Are you ready for a change? Do you believe that families of all babies should receive the healthcare, education and parenting support they need so that every baby will be healthy, safe and nurtured in their home and able to fulfill their full potential? Nurses for Newborns (NFN) is seeking a clinical social worker who connects with our mission and is passionate about making a difference in the community!

About You: You are self-motivated, can work independently or in a team environment, and enjoy working with clients in their own homes.

About Us: NFN is an independent non-profit organization serving thousands of babies and families each year in St. Louis City, County and numerous surrounding counties.

Nurses for Newborns is seeking the right individual who can independently and in collaboration with a Registered Nurse and/or Community Health Worker, provide comprehensive in-home clinical social work services to prenatal/postpartum mothers or caregivers.

The primary focus of this position is in-home (virtual) counseling. You will be following the NASW Code of Ethics in planning care, assessing client needs, providing therapy and in determining and utilizing screening tools. You will also connect clients with appropriate community resources and actively maintain relationships with these agencies in order to enhance collaborative efforts that benefit NFN clients. You will be working with hospitals, clinics, physician offices and community agencies to provide comprehensive in-home services for clients.

Full Time

Position Description:

Do you believe that families of all babies should receive the healthcare, education and support they need so that every baby will be healthy, safe and nurtured in their home and able to fulfill their full potential? Nurses for Newborns (NFN) is an independent non-profit organization serving thousands of babies and families each year in St. Charles County, St. Louis City and County and numerous surrounding counties. If you are interested in working in a non-profit that truly makes a difference in the community NFN is looking for you!

NFN is seeking a Community Health Worker who will provide services to infants and families. Primary duties include: Visits clients primarily in their homes. Some visits may be virtual as appropriate. Closely collaborates with the Staff Nurse for provision of services and referrals. A knowledge of community resources is preferable. Assists with cultural mediation among individuals, communities, health and social service systems. Provides culturally appropriate health education and information. Provides case management and system navigation. Provides coaching and social support. Advocates for individuals and communities. Assists with building individual and community capacity. Conducts community outreach. Completes documentation in clinical database for client contacts, scheduled appointments and visits based on NFN policies.