NewboRN Home Visiting Program (NHVP) – Part-time/Weekend Family Partner

Department: Healthy Start

Location: Gainesville, FL

Employment Type: Part-Time/Weekends

Salary: $18/hour

Posting Closes: Posted until filled

Apply: https://tinyurl.com/WF1028

SUMMARY

The Family Partner will meet with each Alachua County mother who delivers at UF Health Shands and/or HCA Florida North Florida to introduce the NHVP and obtain their consent to participate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Knowledge of maternal and infant health issues

· 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 and/or HCA Florida North Florida to introduce the NHVP

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

· Provide consent to full-time Family Partner designated for each hospital

· Provide immediate referrals to community resources for families with emergent needs

· Follow up to ensure referral is received by full-time Family Partner

· Maintain participant records in accordance with program and funding source requirements

· Maintain confidentiality of children, families and other records and information

· Maintain inventory of educational materials

· Put together Welcome Baby bags with educational materials for families

· Assist in development of monthly reports

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

· Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, health education, early childhood development, or a related social science field with two years of related work experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Ability to Relocate:

• Gainesville, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person