Family Support Worker - OBGYN Department​/Healthy Families

Family Support Worker - OBGYN Department/Healthy Families

Job No: 540020

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Social/Behavioral Science, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work

Department:  - MD-OBGYN - HEALTHLY FAMILIES

Establishes a trusting relationship with the client and family by maintaining regular home visits as required per client level. Maintains dependable, punctual work schedules with a minimum of 80% completed home visits per level requirement. Assists in strengthening parent/child interaction by providing in‑home education, utilizing established program curriculum and modeling appropriate behavior during each home visit. Travels to participant's homes for regular visits and to creative outreach meetings and various agencies for collaboration.

Works from the Healthy Family office for supervision, staff meetings and training. Establishes a family support plan with goals, objectives, and activities with supervisor and client within 90 days of participant agreement. This plan directs every home visit and is reviewed and updated at least every 180 days. Administers Healthy Families America (HFA) tools at the required intervals for each family.

Administers Home Safety Checklists with all families, per schedule, and provides associated teachings as required, including Shaken Baby, co‑sleeping, water hazards, emergency preparedness, and poison prevention. Files documentation in client's HFA chart. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of community resources, makes referrals, and follows up to ensure needs are met. Maintains communication with community agencies and providers. Meets with supervisors weekly (1.5 hours minimum) for case management of all families on caseload.

Documents observations, interactions, and teaching at each visit and submits to supervisors within 72 hours. Attends regular staff meetings and case conferences as required. Participates in continuing education training and shares knowledge with other team members. Supports ongoing program growth and development. Performs QA audits for families as directed. Performs other duties as required to meet program objectives.

Daily, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Some flexibility may be required to accommodate home visits after 5:00 PM and/or on weekends.

$19.16 hourly.

The University of Florida offers low cost State Health plans, a number of dental plans, vision, domestic partner coverage through Gator Care, optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance, a competitive pension, investment accounts, 457 deferred compensation, 403(b) plans. UF provides leave programs including vacation, sick leave, holiday, personal leave days, family medical leave, paid family leave, etc.

Employees may access Gator Perks discount program.

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with children or families.

• 18 months experience as a Family Support Worker
• Two years experience working with infants and their families
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize time and activities
• Ability to work well independently and function appropriately with long-term projects
• Ability to demonstrate respect and sensitivity for others
• Ability to be a good listener and non‑judgmental
• Ability to foster self‑sufficiency and independence
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work in partnership with a client
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others
• Believes and is comfortable advocating for nurturing, nonviolent discipline of children
• Bilingual fluency in English‑Spanish

Must have valid driver license and automobile insurance. Requires background screening & health assessment. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. ET of posting end date. Health assessment required:
Yes. Final date to receive applications: 03 June 2026. For veteran's preference, upload DD 214. Must upload cover letter and resume.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If disability accommodations are needed, contact 352‑392‑2477, Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 TDD, or visit Accessibility at UF.