TITLE: NICU Family Support Specialist (P/T)
REPORTS TO: State Director
LOCATION: Maine Chapter
REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement
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 (up to 30 hours); some evening or weekend work may be required. Position is primarily housed in the hospital NICU, but some time at the March of Dimes office will be required.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement NICU Family Support programs and utilize evaluation tools to assess effectiveness and success of programs. Responsibilities may include administration and facilitation of NICU education programs for parents and staff, parent social activities, guest speakers and the provision and distribution of MOD materials and products.
Collaborate with NICU staff and MOD volunteers to implement NICU Family Support; recruit, retain and coordinate volunteers to provide support to NICU families.
Develop and facilitate volunteer MOD Chapter NICU Action Committee (CNAC) by soliciting hospital 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 Masters Degree in Social Work, Education, Public Health or related field; or License to practice as a registered neonatal nurse; and/or experience as a NICU parent
1-3 years of work experience delivering services to parents and families in a NICU or other inpatient pediatric or similar setting or experience as a NICU parent.
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.
If you think you may be qualified and interested in this position, or know of someone who may be qualified, please contact:
Susan Braziel, State Director
March of Dimes, Maine Chapter
60 Gray Road, Unit 8
Falmouth, Maine 04105
sbraziel@marchofdimes,com
NOTE:
1. Credit and criminal background check is required for this position: Yes ( X ) No ( )
If yes, offer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of credit and criminal check.
2. If Human Resources or the hiring manager confirms you as a qualified candidate, you must inform your immediate supervisor of your intentions prior to initiating the formal interviewing process.
3. Upon request, the hiring manager will be provided information related to your performance, salary, and past work history.
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