AmeriCorps - Maternal Child Health Program Specialist

Benefits

• Biweekly Living Stipend: $760.00
• Education Award: $7,395.00
• Meaningful Community Health Experience
• And much more!

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Job Overview

Overview

Join Legacy Community Health as a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program Specialist, where you'll play an instrumental role in shaping the future of public health. Stationed at Legacy Montrose Allen Parkway and delivering transformative services across three vital clinics in the Houston area, your work will be at the heart of our mission.

• Address crucial public health issues such as pre-term birth, low birth weight, and maternal and infant morbidity.
• Engage in prenatal and postpartum education and navigation, amplifying community healthcare impact.
• Champion child injury prevention initiatives to safeguard our community's youngest members.
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive team environment, fostering growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Peripartum-Pediatric Navigator, supporting high-risk pregnant patients with prenatal and post-partum care appointments.
• Facilitate Legacy's prenatal education program through patient scheduling, baby care item distribution, and comprehensive monthly reporting.
• Assist in teaching classes and organizing special events like Baby Shower Parades to enrich community engagement.
• Support Legacy's car seat safety program, including scheduling, inventory management, distribution, and reporting.
• Teach child passenger safety classes and coordinate special events focused on community education.
• Identify and develop educational materials and resources to effectively communicate prenatal, parenting, and child injury prevention information.
• Expand support to other prenatal and parenting programs, including breastfeeding, family planning, and safe sleep, as training and time permit.
• Connect patients with eligibility services and other Legacy primary and preventative health care services.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.

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