Case Worker Cphw

• Position Summary

• Provide interpretation and translation services, culturally appropriate health education and information, informal counseling and guidance on health behaviors, and advocate for individual and community health needs. This position includes Client Orientation to Comprehensive Peri-natal Services Program (CPSP) initial assessment, trimester reassessments, postpartum assessment, interventions, and follow-up services in: Obstetrics, Nutrition, Health Education, Psychosocial and Individual Case Coordination.

• Schedule

• Flexible, may require some evening and weekends

• Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Orient the patient to comprehensive perinatal care at entry of care and throughout the pregnancy as needed

• Complete assessments in the four components - obstetric, nutrition, health education and psychosocial using

approved assessment forms

• Complete the Individualized Care Plan (ICP) with the patient following the initial assessments. Prioritize problems

and actions planned to resolve them

• Provide individual Perinatal Education, counseling, referrals and instructions as appropriate to the needs and risks

identified on the ICP

• Reassess in each trimester to identify changes or new developments since the previous assessment and to provide

continued support for the patient's strengths. Revise and update the ICP as needed

• Postpartum Assessment and Care Plan
• Assess the mother and infant postpartum and update the ICP. Provide appropriate interventions for the patient

and her baby

• Track patient's attendance at appointments, and identify the reason for any missed appointments
• Responsible for issuance of Presumptive Eligibility if patient is qualified for the Program.
• Maintains OB/EDC log, Newborn log and sends monthly report to Managed Care, QA Director and Clinic Supervisor.
• Ensure that appropriate copies of the prenatal record are at the hospital during the Intrapartum period (34 weeks

gestational age)

• Assist the patient to obtain Medi-Cal and explain what documents she must have to apply for Medi-Cal.
• Inform Supervisor of any issues or problems
• Time Studies
• Maintain a positive working relationship with staff
• Other duties as designated by the Other duties as designated by the Clinic Manager, Clinic Director, leading Medical

Provider, or Clinical Service Director