About this role
Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus
8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237
At Franciscan, our Perinatal Advocate is responsible for the coordination and implementation of patient screening of perinatal and postpartum mental health conditions, and social determinants of health (SDoH).
This position provides direction and guidance for the patient by leading discussions on the patient's postpartum experiences, reviewing SDoH needs, and provide resources, supportive guidance, and supportive networks for postpartum mental health and socioeconomic barriers.
WHO WE ARE
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Meet with perinatal patients prior to discharge to complete screenings.
- Assess, plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, and coordinates program efforts to ensure program objectives are met.
- Develop and participate in community programs to promote community education and program services.
- Develop and maintain education guidelines for the use of educational materials with patient visits.
- Maintain guidelines for quality assurance programs
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required High School Diploma/GED
- 1 year Healthcare, Community or Public Health Preferred
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Up to 20%
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org .