March of Dimes Announces: New Position Available for NICU Family Support Specialist

The Oklahoma Chapter of the March of Dimes announced June 27th, 2006 that they are seeking a NICU Family Support Specialist. The purpose of the position is to develop and implement informational, educational, emotionally supportive and inspirational March of Dimes (MOD) programs to families of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) babies and to NICU staff within the NICU setting. This is a part-time position (up to 30 hours); some evening or weekend work may be required. Position is primarily housed in the hospital near the NICU, but some time at the March of Dimes office will be required.

The position requires:

· A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Public Health or related field; or License to practice as a registered neonatal nurse.

· 1-3 years of work experience delivering services to parents and families in a NICU or other inpatient pediatric settings or be a parent who has experienced having an infant in the NICU.

· Basic knowledge of the emotional and medical issues inherent in a NICU hospitalization.

· Demonstrated ability to easily and sensitively engage parents, families and staff in order to assist in the smooth welcoming of MOD programs, services and materials.

· A dynamic, energetic, empathic individual who enjoys working, providing support to and collaborating with many different types of individuals, families, disciplines, medical personnel and organizations in an intensive care setting.

· Must be willing to be flexible in work hours, as some evenings and weekends will be required.

For more information contact:

Belinda Rogers, DPS
Oklahoma State Chapter
5100 N. Brookline, Suite 270
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
(405) 943-1025 or
brogers@marchofdimes.com