Maternity Navigator (OB-GYN MA/CNA or CHW)

The Role:

Nadia Care is looking for a full-time Maternity Navigator (MN) to be a trusted partner and advocate for expectant and new mothers in the greater Baltimore, Maryland area. Our MNs are the heart of our work—hired from the communities we serve, they build deep, meaningful relationships with the families they work with. 

You will act as a bridge between the healthcare system and the community, ensuring that each mother feels heard, empowered, and equipped with the tools she needs for a healthy and joyful pregnancy. This role is for someone who is passionate about making a difference—who believes that every woman deserves the best care, regardless of background or circumstances.

This role will primarily work with our members in the greater Baltimore City/Baltimore County area.

Work Schedule:
This role is expected to work the following schedule (paid hourly):

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-5:30pm (hybrid)
• Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-6pm (hybrid)
• Saturday: 1x a month 9am-2pm (remote)
• One week on-call per month

Responsibilities:

• Meet with mothers virtually and in-person, educating them on critical health topics such as recognizing urgent maternal warning signs, preeclampsia, and understanding postpartum recovery. 
• Educate members on birth positions and breathing techniques prior to birth, helping mothers feel confident and prepared.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary care team, attending daily huddles to collaborate with and escalate clinical issues to our specialists
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of all care interactions to ensure every mother receives high-quality, coordinated support.
• Build trusting relationships with mothers, creating a safe space for open conversations about their needs and concerns and support via call or messaging between visits
• Serve as a connector to community resources, ensuring that barriers like food insecurity, transportation, or housing challenges don’t stand in the way of a healthy pregnancy.
• Be a voice for the community, bringing insights from your experience and from mothers and families back to Nadia Care to help shape programs that truly meet their needs.
• Attend administrative meetings and follow our policies and procedures to ensure the highest standard for our members. 

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working in community health, patient advocacy, or healthcare navigation as a Certified Perinatal Community Health Worker or Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant
• Deep understanding of the challenges expectant mothers face and experience providing prenatal and postpartum health education 
• A great listener and strong communicator who can provide both emotional support and practical guidance with compassion and cultural sensitivity
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities such as member visits, messaging, and internal meetings in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working independently in the field while staying connected to a team of specialists
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and compliance with state inspection, registration, and insurance requirements
• Access to home internet and a phone with internet access
• Tech-savvy and able to quickly learn to document interactions and communicate effectively in our technology platforms such as AthenaOne, Welkin, and MacOs

Nice to haves but not required:

• Willingness to obtain your doula certification, with our support, and provide birth support for members 
• Fluent in Spanish
• Breastfeeding Counselor certification
• Start-up experience, or adaptability in a fast-evolving environment

This is a full-time hourly position with a pay range between $18-$28/hr. Exact compensation will depend on years of direct relevant experience. 

At Nadia Care, we value transparency and want you to feel prepared at every stage of your candidate journey. Below is our standard interview process for this role:

1. Recruiter Screen | 30 minutes
2. Hiring Manager Interview | 30 minutes
3. Team Interview | 30 minutes

Please note that this process is subject to change, but we will always keep you informed along the way.