Maternal and Perinatal Health Education and Training Coordinator

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Functional Title: Maternal and Perinatal Health Education and Training Coordinator 
Job Title: Education Spclst IV 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Maternal & Child Health Prog 
Posting Number: 13198 
Closing Date: 02/22/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Education Training and Library 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 
Salary Range: $5,098.67 - $6,701.75 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 20% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM) 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 0951,8802,123X,3F2X1,47A,47C,47D,47E,47F,47G,47H,47J,47K,47L,47M,47N,82A0,8T100,9H000,NAP12 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

Performs complex project consultative services and technical assistance for coordination of statewide Maternal and Child Health (MCH)-funded population-based maternal and perinatal health education programs. Under the general direction of the MCH Senior Nurse Advisor within the Maternal and Child Health Section’s Strategy, Education and Improvement Group, develops, coordinates, administers, monitors, and evaluates educational plans, content, and programs to improve maternal and perinatal health and safety. Consults with and provides technical assistance to agency staff and program stakeholders to increase awareness, knowledge, and skill among audiences including women and families, providers, organizations, and communities to promote improvement in maternal and perinatal health and safety outcomes. Works with considerable latitude using both initiative and independent judgment to plan, review, consult on, develop, disseminate and evaluate maternal and perinatal health educational programming.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. 

Coordinates development of maternal and perinatal health educational and training programs, policies, and procedures and  develops, reviews, revises, and implements educational curriculum and materials for a variety of professional audiences to increase awareness, knowledge, and skill and address educational gaps. Oversees instructional methods and development of aids, materials, and tools. Directly provides, and coordinates with program staff and other subject matter experts to provide, subject matter expertise in maternal and perinatal health toward development of educational and program content. Ensures that maternal and perinatal health subject matter expertise as well as expertise in the principles of adult learning, health literacy, and accessibility are utilized in development of educational programming and materials. Evaluates and recommends appropriate educational methods and environments for delivery of educational content, such as online, print, and in-person learning environments. Coordinates process for obtaining and providing continuing education credits for professional education programs as appropriate. Conducts educational programming and coordinates and provides guidance to program staff who provide maternal and perinatal health educational programming. (40%)

Coordinates with program staff to assess and identify needs for development of maternal and perinatal health educational programming and materials. Participates in programmatic strategic planning to identify opportunities for promoting development and utilization of educational programming and to increase awareness, knowledge and skill as well as application of best practices toward improvement of maternal and perinatal health and safety. Coordinates with programs to identify opportunities for integrating maternal and perinatal health and safety strategies and messaging into program educational efforts and materials. Serves as a professional resource for program customers in developing educational program strategies and materials. (30%)

Coordinates development and implementation of course assessments and evaluations and reviews and analyzes outcomes to make recommendations for improvement of educational programs and materials. Identifies long-term goals, benchmarks, indicators and measures for educational programs. Compiles data and reports results. (25%)

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery, Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, and/or serving on the State Medical Operations Center (SMOC) team.  Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of maternal and perinatal health and issues pertaining to health care and public health programs serving these populations.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations impacting maternal and child health.

Knowledge of educational procedures and techniques.

Knowledge of adult learning, group processes, group dynamics, and interpersonal relations.

Knowledge of instructional design and curriculum development.

Knowledge of principles and practices of public health administration at federal, state, and local levels.

Knowledge of research and analyses processes and principles of monitoring and evaluation; benchmarking; development of evaluation tools. 

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in using personal computers, with knowledge of word processing and ability to learn other applications as required.

Skill in assessing learning needs, instructing others, and facilitiating educational events. 

Skill in identifying measures and indicators of program performance and in interpreting data.

Ability to assess learning needs, formulate learning objectives and develop educational objectives.

Ability to evaluate effectiveness of evaluation programming and materials.

Ability to work collaboratively and productively with people from varying professional, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and data.

Ability to serve as a project lead providing direction and coordination with others.

Ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely and effectively orally and in writing with a variety of audiences and with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to market programs and produce written materials that are easily understood by a broad audience. 

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

NA

Initial Screening Criteria:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in an area related to health education, public health, health policy, and/or maternal and child health. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience developing curriculum for adult learners, both technical and non-technical. 

Experience working in public health settings, preferably with maternal and perinatal health.

Experience in assessing learning needs, instructional delivery, and/or facilitating educational events. 

Experience evaluating effectiveness of educational curriculum and instructional programming.

Additional Information:

Applicants selected for interview will be required to complete an in-basket exercise.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form