Bilingual Family Advocate

Job overview

The Bilingual Family Advocate is an onsite role serving clients in Allen County, IN, with home visits and meetings at locations such as homes, hospitals, clinics, and community agencies. Compensation is not specified. Healthier Moms and Babies works to promote healthy pregnancies, strengthen families, and connect clients to essential resources. The advocate provides health education and case management to low-income, high-risk pregnant women and their families, helping improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce infant mortality. The role assesses needs, develops care plans, coordinates referrals and appointments, and connects families with community resources.

What you'll do

• Conduct medical and social needs screenings and assessments and make referrals
• meet clients at homes, hospitals, clinics, and community agencies
• document visits and screenings
• review cases with a supervisor weekly
• schedule prenatal appointments, arrange transportation, and connect clients with resources
• distribute monthly diapers to eligible clients
• provide health education and case management
• develop and implement care plans
• conduct home visits at intervals required by policy
• meet monthly benchmarks
• respond to client emergencies as needed
• report potential imminent or threatened harm to a supervisor
• maintain required records and database entries
• conduct prenatal education and group sessions as needed
• collaborate with community partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

bilingual family advocate

fort wayne in

healthier moms & babies

english and spanish

family advocacy

home visiting

case management

maternal health

prenatal education

community referrals

allen county

evenings and weekends

hybrid may be available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Behavioral Science, Social Work, or Human Services; at least two years of experience; fluency in English and Spanish; a valid driver’s license, vehicle for full-time business use, and required automobile insurance. A hybrid schedule may be available after one year, subject to performance, position requirements, and supervisor approval. Evening and weekend work may be required.

About the employer

Healthier Moms & Babies is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.