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Job Title: UBB Funding and Development Officer Job Overview: As the UBB (Urban Baby Beginnings) Grant Writer and Development Officer, you will be instrumental in driving the organization's grant writing efforts and leading comprehensive fundraising initiatives. With a specific focus on securing federal, state, local, and regional grants related to maternal child health, you will play a crucial role in ensuring UBB's continued growth and impact. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in a related field and have demonstrated experience in successful grant writing and fundraising. This role requires active participation in fundraising events and cultivating relationships with donors to support the organization's financial goals. This position is based in Norfolk, VA and is not a work from home position. Responsibilities:

• Research, identify, and prioritize relevant federal, state, local, and regional grant opportunities in the field of maternal child health.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, and major donor cultivation.
• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events, collaborating with the marketing and communications team for effective outreach and engagement.
• Manage and maintain a donor database, ensuring accurate tracking of contributions, pledges, and donor interactions for personalized stewardship and cultivation efforts.
• Develop and submit comprehensive grant proposals and applications, aligning with UBB's objectives and specific requirements of each funding opportunity.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to understand programmatic needs and develop strategies for successful grant acquisition and sustainable funding.
• Maintain strong relationships with funding agencies, foundations, and stakeholders to enhance grant acquisition and fundraising efforts.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the executive team and the Board of Directors on the progress of fundraising activities, grant acquisitions, and donor relationships.
• Attend fundraising events and networking opportunities to represent the organization and build partnerships with potential donors and supporters.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in fundraising and grant writing within the maternal child health sector.

Qualifications:

• A master's degree in a relevant field, such as public health, social work, or nonprofit management.
• Proven experience in leading successful fundraising campaigns and initiatives, including cultivating and stewarding donor relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in writing successful grants, preferably within the field of maternal child health.
• A track record of securing and managing federal, state, local, and regional grants.
• Familiarity with donor management software and CRM systems.
• Strong understanding of the grant application process, budget development, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas and data effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop and execute creative fundraising strategies aligned with UBB's mission and values.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles related to nonprofit organizations.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the organization.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a dedicated team passionate about making a positive impact in maternal child health.

UBB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

SALARY: Full Time position $$

Urban Baby Beginnings is a Drug Free, Smoke-Free workplace

Community Outreach Coordinator: Key Responsibilities Job Goal: If you enjoy reaching out to your community to share information about exceptional programs for pregnant and postpartum families, we’re interested in hearing from you. We’ve been providing social support services to expectant families and their children in our community since 1994. Help us to continue our tradition of providing high-quality care to expectant families in a family-oriented, multi-disciplinary setting. Join us and be amazed by what we can do together with our very special families in Virginia! The ideal candidate will have Nursing Licensure (LPN minimum) or MSW credentials plus 2 years of leadership experience in Public Health. This is not a work from home position and is based in Roanoke, VA. Essential Responsibilities:

1. Maternal Health Outcomes

1. • Ensure that high quality, culturally tailored social support is promoted as the standard of practice staff to clients, stakeholders, and the community.
   • Carry out outreach contacts with local community partners to ensure updated information is shared related to services provided by UBB, i.e., program, classes, support.
   • Work to ensure program is meeting enrollment goals and outcomes as set by program directors by completing intakes for needed services.

2. Community Engagement

• Establish and maintain a referral process with the local hospitals, clinics, physicians, and community agencies.
• Perform street level community outreach in target communities to promote specific programs.
• Maintain and develop local outreach & public awareness materials (brochures, posters, flyers, etc.) to promote UBB services
• Attend Community Health Fairs, as appropriate, to promote UBB Services.
• Ensure reporting is completed and submitting all required documentation in a timely manner. Submit month end report to Director by the 5^th of each month.
• Provide education to targeted communities about the importance of healthy life styles, prenatal care, having a medical home, as well as other important health promotion messages.

3. UBB Orientation & Support

• Manage relationships with and provide coaching to out of area outreach specialists to ensure compliancewith program practices, values, and standards
• Maintain timely communications with referral site managers and staff via email, social media, and phone
• Maintain electronic records for all services provided
• Monitor enrollment services to ensure compliance with program standards and policies

4. Case Management

• Conduct presentations to potential clients; orient clients to referral process; performs preliminary client screening including suitability and eligibility; provide program information
• Manage the referral and intake process for the outreach program in community-based, hospital, and clinical settings
• Support new and existing patients by scheduling health visits at an appropriate health center or in home.
• Collect client information for records, including eligibility documents, assessment forms, and intake documents
• Follow up on referrals to ensure proper referral processing and to assess outcomes
• Create and/or edit flyers according to established events and as directed
• Increase awareness regarding content to post on Facebook and share via email about the programs, ourevents, and other information of interest to our community
• Assist with process and systems improvement, including implementing new tools and procedures for workflow efficiency.
• Maintain caseload of 15 home visiting clients monthly

5. Data & Compliance Management
   • Maintain organized and complete intake files for new enrollees
   • Provide weekly and monthly reports.
   • Conduct data entry of services and analyze data for continuous quality improvement.
   • Maintain detailed record of activities to regularly track impact of outreach efforts and to facilitate appropriate reports to funders and government agencies.
   • Communicate with Director regarding compliance issues.
   • Report program trends to the management team.
6. General Staff Responsibilities:

• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.
• Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of program.
• Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, program, and participant information.
• Maintain objectives and professional standards.
• Improve self-skills and education.
• Perform any other work-related duties as requested by Director.
• Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services.
• Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.
• Other duties as assigned

7. Qualifications:

• Nursing Licensure (LPN) or MSW plus 2 years of leadership experience in Public Health
• Two years’ experience working with Maternal/Child Health is recommended.
• Prior experience in community organizing and/or performing outreach at the community level, preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; some evenings and weekends will be required.
• Current physical examination, immunizations including TDAP, and TB screen documentation upon hire
• Desire to work with children and their families
• Adequate means of transportation with ability to travel within the area and urban/rural cities up to a 45 mile radius
• Ability to establish relationship of trust and respect with staff, families, and children.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize work projects
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Experience collaborating with a variety of staff
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in working with communities of color and strong racial, disability, gender and economic justice framework
• Commitment to anti-oppression and de-colonization work with a focus on racial equity and reproductive justice, specific to birth justice
• Passion for and commitment to the mission of UBB
• Aptitude for solving problems with creativity and resourcefulness
• Ability to develop positive relationships with clients, doulas, home visitors, providers, staff
• Intermediate Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, especially Excel and Word, Google
• Apps for Work, social media platforms

UBB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

SALARY: Full Time position $$

Urban Baby Beginnings is a Drug Free, Smoke-Free workplace

Community Doula Navigator A Community Doula Navigator is a paraprofessional who will work with at risk pregnant and parenting families and their babies, to promote healthy pregnancies, breastfeeding, and parent-infant attachment.  The Community Doula Navigator is responsible for providing services to ensure quality care and access to necessary resources for clients to provide a seamless system of service and supports for women, children and families with Urban Baby Beginnings. The Community Doula Navigator will focus on providing prenatal/birth/postpartum support, navigation, and education and may serve as a co-leader for pregnancy groups and classes. Doulas may attend events and recruiting sessions to help build clientele. The Doula is a member of our UBB team, working collaboratively with Case Managers and other staff. The goal is to improve birth outcomes, pair families with needed services, and reduce maternal/infant deaths. This is not a work from home position. Locations in Richmond, Roanoke, Petersburg, Newport News, and Norfolk.

1. Maternal Health Outcomes

1. • Ensure that high quality, culturally tailored social support is promoted as the standard of practice staff to clients, stakeholders, and the community.
   • Ensure centering parenting/pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, and newborn classes are offered to participants each month.
   • Carry out outreach contacts with local community partners to ensure updated information is shared related to services provided by UBB, i.e., program, classes, support.
   • Work to ensure program is meeting goals and outcomes as set by program directors.
   • Maintain a minimum of 95% completed home visits for active clients, establishing a trusting relationship with at-risk families by initiating and maintaining regular client contact.
   • Provide 1:1 support to clients through telehealth platform, in person visits, group facilitation and enhanced case management.
   • Initiate contact with families as early in pregnancy as possible, managing a caseload of moms and babies.
   • Provide labor and birth support in hospital to qualifying families
   • Seek to establish a trusting relationship with the expectant parent, provide comprehensive education.
   • Complete weekly doula visits with pregnant and parenting families in their homes and other locations such as doctor’s office or other locations.
   • Provide check ins via phone call and email with all clients on caseload.

• Provide evidence-based information and resources to expectant, postpartum families and their children who have been heavily impacted by COVID19.
• Assist with birth planning and lactation support.
• Conduct neighborhood canvassing and street outreach to increase program awareness.
• Providing education and materials to key influencers, such as barbers/hair stylists, coaches, fraternity members, pastors, neighborhood leaders, front-line workers, etc.
• Conduct phone-based outreach.
• Conduct presentations to consumer and resident groups in person and via social media.
• Provide information on immunizations to individuals visiting health and social service organizations and facilities.
• Assist with data collection and documentation of outreach activities.
• Build health literacy and community trust in health systems
• Support individuals with management of longer-term side effects of COVID-19 illness.
• Connect individuals to services to address social and health needs through the UBB electronic health worker and following up with individuals at various timepoints to verify linkage to services.
• Assist with diaper pantry organization and distribution

2. UBB Orientation & Support

• Complete home visiting online training as assigned
• Complete all paperwork within 24 hours of assignment
• Maintain complete and organized home visitor files
• Maintain electronic records for all services provided
• Complete weekly supervisory sessions with coordinator

3. Case Management

• Conduct weekly/bi-weekly prenatal, postpartum visits for billable clients and others who may qualify for our services
• Attend a minimum 4 births per month and maintain caseload accordingly
• Maintain organized and complete client files
• Research and provide community resources for clients on ReByrth® platform
• Support Centering groups through co-facilitation
• Maintain 90% retention rate on assigned clients

4. Data & Compliance Management
   • Maintain organized and complete client documentation files within 24 hours of visit
   • Work closely with the coordinator to ensure compliance.
   • Track and provide accurate screening tools for each client, within our program timelines for screening.
   • Communicate with Coordinator regarding compliance issues.
   • Report program trends to the team.
5. General Staff Responsibilities:

• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.
• Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of program.
• Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, program, and participant information.
• Maintain objectives and professional standards.
• Improve self-skills and education.
• Perform any other work-related duties as requested by Coordinator or Director.
• Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services.
• Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Birth Doula Responsibilities (prenatal visits) Introduction to Doula role during first visit Provide resources, if required Provide telehealth/phone support with 24-hour response for non-emergent issues (UBB has a Doula support line that is a team-based line which is manned by multiple people, including nurses) Provide labor partner support training (to teach how to support prior to hospital arrival) Review early labor and labor stages Review coping techniques Review comfort measures Provide breastfeeding and newborn care information during the prenatal period Provide environmental assessment to help with positioning Provide hands on demonstrations with partner Provide mom with advocacy tools to be prepared for birth experience Help client prepare birth and postpartum written plan Labor and Delivery Provide intermittent virtual support until client heads to hospital Provide continuous labor support when client reaches hospital Stay in hospital 2-3 hours after birth to help client get settled, breastfeeding and transferred to pp floor Postpartum visits Allow client to process and communicate birth experience Provide basic newborn information Observe breastfeeding experience as peer – refer if needed for additional support Provide postpartum doula care Duties and responsibilities:

• The Doula will provide culturally sensitive support and serve as a role model in general, also will be a member of the team and work in a context of supervision and support.
• Initiate contact with families as early in pregnancy as possible.
• Seek to establish a trusting relationship with the expectant parent, provide comprehensive education.
• Assist in labor and delivery as support staff. Attend birth and provide support through labor and delivery as well as the initial hours postpartum.
• Complete visits with pregnant and parenting families in their homes and other locations such as doctor’s office or other prenatal appointments, or virtually.
• Provide individual and/or group education related to prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care
• Assist with lactation support as a peer support specialist.
• Attend bi-weekly/monthly conference calls/office meetings/required trainings
• Collect, maintain and chart required documentation within 24 hours of visit
• Maintain postpartum contact for a predetermined time period
• Maintain confidentiality of clients.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and serve as a resource to them.
• Attend community-based recruiting sessions and events.

QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY

• CNA licensure for at least 1 year plus 2 years of direct patient experience
• Completion of training through Urban Baby Beginnings
• Experience in developing trusting relationships with high-risk prenatal clients and team members preferred.
• Knowledge of women’s health during the childbearing years
• Self-motivated, self-starter, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy required

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY

• Graduation from high school or a G.E.D. issued by state department of education required; CNA licensure, 2 years of work experience required; health or human services preferred but not required. A related two-year (Associate) degree may be substituted for the health or human services experience.
• Current physical examination, immunizations including TDAP, and TB screen documentation upon hire & signed by medical provider
• Desire to work with children and their families
• Adequate means of transportation with ability and willingness to travel up to 45 miles from office radius
• Active and unencumbered driver’s license + automobile insurance
• Background and sex offender check clearance
• Ability to establish relationship of trust and respect with staff, families, and children.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Experience collaborating with a variety of staff
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in working with communities of color and strong racial, disability, gender and economic justice framework
• Commitment to anti-oppression and de-colonization work with a focus on racial equity and reproductive justice, specific to birth justice
• Passion for and commitment to the mission of UBB
• Aptitude for solving problems with creativity and resourcefulness
• Ability to develop positive relationships with clients, home visitors, providers, staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, especially Excel and Word, Google
• Apps for work, social media platforms
• Program may have independent requirements as contracts and state guidelines apply so this is subject to change

UBB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

COMPENSATION: PT Hourly, Birth Attendance Stipend

Urban Baby Beginnings is a Drug Free, Smoke-Free workplace

 

Maternal Child Home Visitor/Nurse Specialist: Key Responsibilities & Job Description Job Goal: Urban Baby Beginnings is seeking a contracted Maternal Child Health Worker Nurse Specialist I (LPN-I) to work with our program. A LPN-I is a lay health worker who will work with at-risk pregnant and parenting families and their babies, to promote healthy pregnancies, breastfeeding, and parent-infant attachment. The goal is to improve birth outcomes, pair families with needed services, and reduce poor outcomes related to the lack of care coordination. The LPN-I is a contracted member of our UBB team, working collaboratively with coordinators, home visitors, doulas and other staff to manage a caseload of pregnant and parenting families. To support families through direct service in hospitals, clinics, and homes through home visiting. This is not a work from home position. Locations in Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia.  Essential Responsibilities:

1. Maternal Health Outcomes

1. • Ensure that high quality, culturally tailored social support is promoted as the standard of practice staff to clients, stakeholders, and the community.
   • Ensure centering parenting/pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, and newborn classes are offered to participants each month.
   • Carry out outreach contacts with local community partners to ensure updated information is shared related to services provided by UBB, i.e., program, classes, support.
   • Work to ensure program is meeting goals and outcomes as set by program directors.
   • Maintain a minimum of 95% completed home visits for active clients, establishing a trusting relationship with at-risk families by initiating and maintaining regular client contact.
   • Provide 1:1 support to clients through intensive home visitation, group facilitation and enhanced case management.
   • Initiate contact with families as early in pregnancy as possible, managing a caseload of moms and babies.
   • Provide labor and birth support in hospital to qualifying families
   • Seek to establish a trusting relationship with the expectant parent, provide comprehensive education.
   • Complete weekly to biweekly health worker visits with pregnant and parenting families in their homes and other locations such as doctor’s office or other locations.
   • Provide weekly check ins via phone call and email with all clients on caseload.

• Provide evidence-based information and resources to expectant, postpartum families and their children who have been heavily impacted by COVID19.
• Assist with birth planning and lactation support.
• Conduct neighborhood canvassing and street outreach to increase program awareness.
• Providing education and materials to key influencers, such as barbers/hair stylists, coaches, fraternity members, pastors, neighborhood leaders, front-line workers, etc.
• Conduct phone-based outreach.
• Conduct presentations to consumer and resident groups in person and via social media.
• Provide information on immunizations to individuals visiting health and social service organizations and facilities.
• Assist with data collection and documentation of outreach activities.
• Build health literacy and community trust in health systems
• Support individuals with management of longer-term side effects of COVID-19 illness.
• Connect individuals to services to address social and health needs through the UBB electronic health worker and following up with individuals at various timepoints to verify linkage to services.
• Assist with diaper pantry organization and distribution

2. UBB Orientation & Support

• Complete home visiting online training as assigned
• Complete all paperwork within 24 hours of assignment
• Maintain complete and organized home visitor files
• Maintain electronic records for all services provided
• Complete weekly supervisory sessions with coordinator

3. Case Management

• Conduct weekly/bi-weekly prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood visits for billable clients and others who may qualify for our services
• Maintain an active roster of a minimum of 50 billable clients
• Maintain organized and complete client files
• Research and provide community resources for clients
• Support Centering groups through co-facilitation
• Maintain 90% retention rate on assigned clients

4. Data & Compliance Management
   • Maintain organized and complete client documentation files within 24 hours of visit
   • Work closely with the coordinator to ensure compliance.
   • Track and provide accurate screening tools for each client, within our program timelines for screening.
   • Communicate with Coordinator regarding compliance issues.
   • Report program trends to the team.
5. General Staff Responsibilities:

• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.
• Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of program.
• Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, program, and participant information.
• Maintain objectives and professional standards.
• Improve self-skills and education.
• Perform any other work-related duties as requested by Coordinator or Director.
• Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services.
• Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.
• Other duties as assigned

6. Qualifications:
   • Graduation from licensed nursing program required; 2 years of work experience required; health or human services preferred but not required. Experience in maternal child health is a plus
   • Current physical examination, all childhood immunizations including TDAP, TB screen documentation upon hire & signed by medical provider
   • Desire to work with children and their families
   • Adequate means of transportation with ability and willingness to travel up to 45 miles from office radius
   • Active and unencumbered driver’s license + automobile insurance
   • Background and sex offender check clearance
   • Willingness to complete UBB training to include state certification and Medicaid credentialing

• Ability to establish relationship of trust and respect with staff, families, and children.
• One year or more of case management experience (resources, referrals, support planning, service management, advocacy support) certification/training and at least 2 years’ experience in the field
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize work projects
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Experience collaborating with a variety of staff
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in working with communities of color and strong racial, disability, gender and economic justice framework
• Commitment to anti-oppression and de-colonization work with a focus on racial equity and reproductive justice, specific to birth justice
• Passion for and commitment to the mission of UBB
• Aptitude for solving problems with creativity and resourcefulness
• Ability to develop positive relationships with clients, home visitors, providers, staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, especially Excel and Word, Google
• Apps for work, social media platforms

  UBB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.   COMPENSATION: Up to 40 hour work week $$ Urban Baby Beginnings is a Drug Free workplace