AVPH seeks to improve the lives of the most vulnerable and underserved population of the Antelope Valley. This population includes adults and children of diverse ethnic origins who are currently living at or below the poverty line, have no access to health care services and must overcome the geographic barriers from living in the area. AVPH has made significant changes in the following areas: access to health care, community needs assessments, mental health care in schools, dental health for low income children, nutrition and physical activity programs for children and their families, infant mortality issues, women’s health education, housing concerns for transitional foster youth, case management services for pregnant women, developed a community resource directory, developed a community based care management consortium for senior citizens, addressed transportation issues, developed and implemented a coordinated comprehensive community network to support at-risk youth and their families, and played a lead role in most local health and health policy issues.

Career Opportunities

Job Title: Program Coordinator Reports to: Program Manager Hours: Full-time, occasional evenings, and weekend work possible Job Summary: In an effort to build stronger, healthier, more equitable communities, The California Accountable Communities for Health Initiative (CACHI) selected Accountable Communities for Health (ACH) framework for tackling inequities by breaking down barriers and…
Position Reports To: Hospital Navigator Lead Hours: Full-time, occasional evening and weekend work required Job Objective: The Hospital Navigator (HN) is responsible for providing an introduction to the Welcome Baby program and describing the opportunities and services to mothers during the hospital visit, if necessary. The goal of the hospital visit is to invite mothers to participate…
Position Reports To: Supervisor/Program Manager Hours: Full-time, occasional evening and weekend work required Job Summary: The RHAS Trainer is responsible for providing training and support to prospective relatives and NREF caregivers who have applied for Resource Family Approval (RFA) program through DCFS, after they have been referred by DCFS. The trainer would act as a liaison…
Title: Family Support Specialist (FSS) Status: Non-Exempt Department: AVPH Healthy Families America® (HFA) Home Visitation Program Reports To: Supervisor Hours: Full-time, Weekdays; Occasional evenings, and/or weekend work required Effective Date: 01/01/2018 $23.00/Hr. Job
Department: Welcome Baby (WB) Hours: Full-time, occasional evenings, and weekend work required Reports To: Director of Direct Services Job Summary: The Clinical Supervisor (CS) will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of Welcome Baby staff. They will supervise Team Supervisors and Registered Nurses and ensure the team members are properly trained and receive reflective supervision. This…