POSITION PURPOSE:
To develop and implement informational, educational, emotionally supportive and inspirational March of Dimes (MOD) programs to families of NICU babies and to NICU staff within the NICU setting. This is a part-time position (25 hours); some evening and/or weekend work may be required. Position is primarily housed in the hospital near the NICU, but some time at the March of Dimes office will be required
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement programs developed for NICU Family Support and utilize evaluation tools to assess effectiveness and success of programs. Programs may require that incumbent administer and facilitate parent coffee hours, arrange guest speakers, provide NICU Sibling Education Programs, and distribute or make accessible MOD materials and products.
Collaborate with NICU staff and MOD volunteers to implement NICU Family Support; recruit, interview, train and coordinate volunteers to provide support to NICU families.
Develop and facilitate MOD Chapter NICU Action Committee (CNAC) by soliciting professionals and graduate NICU parents and family members.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with NICU administrators, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other staff, as well as NICU parents and extended family members.
Maintain close and frequent working relationships with MOD staff and volunteers in state, regional, and national offices regarding program implementation.
Complete reports for state, regional and national offices.
Participate in MOD fundraising, media, and publicity efforts and events.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Public Health or related field; or License to practice as a registered neonatal nurse or a Bachelor’s Degree plus 1-3 years progressive experience delivering services to parents and families in a NICU or other inpatient pediatric or similar setting.
Basic knowledge of the emotional and medical issues inherent in a NICU hospitalization.
Demonstrated ability to easily and sensitively engage parents, families and staff in order to assist in the smooth welcoming of MOD programs, services and materials.
A dynamic, energetic, empathic individual who enjoys working, providing support to and collaborating with many different types of individuals, families, disciplines, medical personnel and organizations in an intensive care setting.
Ashley Nichols, State Director March of Dimes 10 River Bend Place, Suite 100 Flowood, MS 39232 Fax: 601-933-1071 Email: anichols@marchofdimes.com
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