Maternal Child Health Coordinator
- Driftpile, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Summary
The Maternal Child Health Worker provides culturally safe, family-centred support to pregnant individuals, infants, children, and families. This role focuses on promoting healthy pregnancies, child development, parenting capacity, and overall family wellness through education, home visits, referrals, and advocacy. The position is paid hourly and is eligible for overtime in accordance with Canadian federal labour standards.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Family Support
•Provide education and support related to prenatal care, postnatal care, infant feeding, child development, and parenting skills
•Conduct home visits and community outreach to support maternal and child health outcomes
•Assist families in navigating health, social, and community services
•Support families experiencing high-risk situations, including medical, social, or environmental challenges
•Advocate for the best interests of mothers, infants, and children
Program Delivery
•Assist with the delivery of maternal and child health programs, workshops, and group sessions
•Maintain accurate client records, progress notes, and reports in accordance with privacy legislation
•Monitor child growth and development milestones and report concerns to appropriate professionals
•Participate in case planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
Cultural & Community Engagement
•Provide services in a culturally respectful and trauma-informed manner
•Promote traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and community values where appropriate
•Build strong, trusting relationships with families and community partners
Administrative & Compliance
•Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable policies, procedures, and legislation
•Complete required documentation, statistics, and reports within established timelines
•Attend required training, supervision, and staff meetings
•Complete other duties assigned by medical staff, supervisor, or director
Hours of Work & Overtime
•This is an hourly-paid position
•Standard hours of work will be scheduled in accordance with operational needs
•Overtime is paid in accordance with the Canada Labour Code, which provides that:
Overtime is payable after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, unless otherwise authorized
Overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the employee’s regular hourly rate
All overtime must be pre-approved by a supervisor, except in emergency situations
•Accurate timekeeping is required for all hours worked
Qualifications
Required
•Diploma or certificate in Maternal Child Health, Community Health, Social Work, Early Childhood Development, or a related field
•Experience working with mothers, infants, children, and families
•Knowledge of child development, maternal health, and family systems
•Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
•Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
•Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for home visits (if applicable)
- Please bring a current Criminal Record Check and Intervention Record Check to your interview
Experience working in Indigenous, rural, or community-based health settings
•Training in trauma-informed care, FASD, prenatal/postnatal support, or infant mental health
•Knowledge of community resources and referral pathways
Working Conditions
•Combination of office, community, and home-based work
•May involve evening or weekend hours based on program needs
•Emotional demands associated with supporting vulnerable families
Compensation
•Hourly wage based on qualifications and experience
•Overtime paid in accordance with federal labour standards
•Eligible for benefits as per organizational policy (if applicable)
Application Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026 4:30 PM
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Maternal Child Health Coordinator provides culturally safe, family-centred support to pregnant individuals and families through education, home visits, and advocacy. They are responsible for monitoring child development milestones, maintaining accurate client records, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a diploma or certificate in Maternal Child Health, Social Work, or a related field and possess experience working with families. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel for home visits are required, along with a current Criminal Record Check.
Skills
- Maternal health
- Child development
- Prenatal care
- Postnatal care
- Family support
- Community outreach
- Case planning
- Trauma-informed care
- Advocacy
- Documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cultural safety
- Crisis intervention
- Health navigation
Benefits
- Overtime pay
- Eligible for benefits as per organizational policy
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- Maternal Child Health
- Community Health
- Social Work
- Early Childhood Development
- Prenatal
- Postnatal
- Infant feeding
- Parenting skills
- Home visits
- Community outreach
- Trauma-informed care
- FASD
- Infant mental health
- Case planning
- Privacy legislation
- Indigenous health
- Rural health
- Advocacy
- Documentation
- Interdisciplinary team