Muscogee County Educator-MIECHV Home Visitor

Muscogee County Educator-MIECHV Home Visitor

Posting Number: S14480P

Working Title: Muscogee County Educator-MIECHV Home Visitor

Department: CAES-Northwest District CES

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM;
Occasional nights and weekends

Salary: $40,000, Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 12/08/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 01/01/2026

Location: Columbus Area, Columbus, GA

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Family Assessment Workers (FAW) will be responsible for assessing new parents (prenatal and postnatal) for the risk of child abuse and neglect. Trained in the Healthy Families Model, the FAW will offer family home visitation services. Family Support Workers (FSW) provide emotional support, parenting education and guidance, and linkage to community resources through weekly, bi‑monthly, monthly, and quarterly home visits with at‑risk parents of newborns and children under age five years.

FAW/FSW will work full‑time (40 hours per week) and are directly responsible to the Healthy Families Program Manager.

• Positive parenting experience or prior experience in child abuse prevention, home‑based services, parent education, nursing, child development, and related areas are a helpful advantage.

• Normal working conditions of an office environment.
• Stand for long periods to effectively present program to attendees.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Speak effectively to audiences without amplification.
• Driving

Percentage Of Time: 30%

• Provide emotional support and use active listening skills during visits.
• Provide crisis counseling to families when appropriate.
• Educate families about nurturing caring skills and child/family development in order to develop quality parenting skills.
• Foster positive parent/child interaction.
• Refer families to appropriate community resources and services.
• Help families to resolve their own problems.
• Assist families in receiving proper, preventative medical care for themselves and their children.
• Schedule at least weekly visits with each family.
• Maintain a relationship with each family for the duration of their involvement with the Healthy Families Program.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect participating parents and children as individuals.

Percentage Of Time: 20%

• Establish a case plan with goals, objectives, and activities with supervisor.
• Attend Family Support Worker training sessions and others as indicated.
• Attend weekly individual and monthly group supervisions.
• Attend monthly in‑services and trainings.
• Assist in planning and implementing group activities for families.
• Notify supervisor of any concerns regarding child abuse reports, families missing visits, potential problems, safety issues, and any other questions regarding the program.

• Successfully complete all required training required for Family Assessment Workers.
• Utilize basic interviewing skills to conduct psychosocial needs interviews with families during their prenatal and/or perinatal period to further assess risk, compatibility for HFG home visiting, and guide services.
• Utilize information about the dynamics of child abuse and neglect when appropriate.
• Act as a mandated reporter when indicated.
• Refer the family to Program Manager for assignment to a family support worker.
• Advocate for families as required.
• Communicate and cooperate effectively with administrators, grant manager, community partners, and professionals encountered in performing Assessment tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect participants as individuals.
• Notify Supervisor and SOC…