Department:

Healthy Start

Location:

Gainesville, FL

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$40,000 - $42,000

Posting Closes:

April 4, 2025

SUMMARY

The Family Partner will meet with each mother who delivers at UF Health Shands or HCA Florida North Florida Hospital to introduce the NHVP and obtain their consent to participate. For the newborns delivered at home or in a birthing center, the attending licensed midwife will provide the Newborn Home Visit and link the family with the Family Partners, if the parents need additional supports or services after the home visit is completed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of maternal and child health issues

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of eligibility criteria for multiple home visiting programs

Knowledge of resources for families

Knowledge of HIPAA and security compliance

Ability to connect with and interact effectively with culturally diverse families

Ability to work with families in a non-judgmental and respectful manner

Ability to communicate effectively with multiple community partners and medical providers

Ability to use good judgment and make independent decisions with clear and professional boundaries

Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work activities and complete tasks in a timely manner

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meet with each mother who is an Alachua County resident and delivers at UF Health Shands or HCA Florida North Florida Hospital to introduce the NHVP

Educate the family about the NHVP and obtain their consent to participate in the program

Communicate with RN's regarding enrolled cases and follow-up

Refer families to the appropriate home visiting service provider

Provide immediate referrals to community resources for families with emergent needs

Follow up to ensure referral is received by service provider and services are provided to families

Provide short-term case management to all families that need additional supports or services after the home visit is completed

Maintain regular contact with home visiting agencies

Maintain participant records in accordance with program and funding source requirements

Participate in continuous quality improvement activities

Maintain confidentiality of children, families and other records and information

Participate in trainings, meetings, workshops, conferences, webinars, and conference calls as necessary

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