EHS Advocate Bilingual (SPANISH) (EHSADVBS) presso Maternity Care Coalition

Join Our Team!

Ready to be a part of a team that’s making a real difference? We want to hear from you! Apply now to join MCC's Early Head Start team and help us build a brighter future for our families.

About Us

Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a community-based nonprofit organization serving Pennsylvania and Delaware with over four decades of commitment to improving maternal and child health and early care and education. MCC’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for children 0—3. We achieve this through direct service, advocacy, and research, in collaboration with individuals, families, providers, and communities. We envision a future where parents impacted by racial and social inequities can birth with dignity, parent with autonomy, and raise babies who are healthy, growing, and thriving.

Are you?...

• Bilingual with the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend in both English and Spanish? 
• Passionate about making a difference in your community?
• Do you want to support families in creating a strong foundation for their children's future? 

Your Role

As an Early Head Start Bilingual Advocate, you’ll use your proficiency in Spanish to provide essential support with early learning and curriculum-based home visits to pregnant women and parents of infants and toddlers, to promote the families’ ability to support their health, social empowerment, and child development towards school readiness. 

You’ll work closely with families to identify their needs, set goals, and connect them to vital community resources. Your role is crucial in helping parents become their children's first and most important teacher.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct weekly home visits to provide guidance and resources on child development and health
• Support pregnant women with education on prenatal care and early childhood development.
• Help families access social services and community resources.
• Facilitate educational sessions and workshops for parents and families
• Document client interactions and maintain accurate records.
• Engage in community outreach to raise awareness of our services and support enrollment

What We’re Looking For:

• Fluency in Spanish is essential, with the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend in both English and Spanish
• AA/AAS in ECE, Social Services, or related field or equivalent required (Infant-Toddler / Home Visiting CDA credential); BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study preferred.
• 2+ years of experience providing direct services in a community outreach setting preferred.
• Experience with community health issues
• Knowledge and experience in child development, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and early childhood education.
• Experience working with maternal and child health issues preferred
• Experience with positive parent-child interactions or Early Head Start programs preferred
• Ability to work in Norristown (Plymouth Meeting, Bridgeport, Conshohocken, Trooper), travel in and around the Greater Philadelphia or Montgomery County region to conduct home visits and community outreach.  
• Valid driver’s license

Why Join MCC?

Competitive Benefits: 

• Three (3) weeks paid vacation, plus one (1) week paid Winter Break
• Medical, Prescriptions, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft through CIGNA
• Employer Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary & Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter plans through Flex Facts
• Medical Waiver Credit
• Limited Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) up to $1500 annually
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• MCC is a qualified PSLF Employer

Professional Growth: Take advantage of ongoing training opportunities in maternal and child health, early learning, and more.

Make an Impact: Play a vital role in empowering families and improving maternal and child health in your community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace culture. We ensure a fair hiring process and provide a healthy work environment where every employee can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community. 

As an employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), MCC celebrates differences and values the unique perspectives that individuals from all backgrounds bring to our organization. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that strengthens our mission, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

MCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.