What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Worker - OBGYN Department/Healthy Families position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job No: 540020
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Social/Behavioral Science, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work
Department: 29070601 - MD-OBGYN - HEALTHLY FAMILIES
Job Description
Classification Title:
Family Support Worker
Classification Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with children or families.
Job Description:
Establishes a trusting relationship with the client and family by maintaining regular home visit as required per client level. Maintains dependable, punctual work schedules with a minimum of 80% completed home visits per level requirement. Assists strengthening parent/child interaction by providing in home education, utilizing established program curriculum and by modeling appropriate behavior during each home visit.
Travels to participant's homes for regular home visits. Also travels to creative outreach meetings and various agencies for collaboration. Travels to 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, as per schedule, and provides associated teachings as required to include (but not limited to): Shaken Baby, co-sleeping, water hazards, emergency preparedness, and poison prevention. Prepare documentation of results for supervisor's review, and files in client's HFA chart. Prepare documentation of results for supervisor's review, and files in client's HFA chart. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of community resources, make referrals, and provides follow-up with families to insure needs are met. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of community resources, make referrals, and provides follow-up with families to insure needs are met. Maintains appropriate communication with community agencies and providers.
Meets with supervisors weekly (1.5 hours minimum) for case management of all families on caseload. Documentation of observations, interactions, and teaching completed at each home visit must be completed and submitted to supervisors within 72 hours of making home visit. All other forms must be completed on time per written protocol.
Attends regular staff meeting and case conferences as required. Participates in continuing education training and shares knowledge with other team members. Assists and support ongoing program growth and development. Performs QA audits for families as directed by supervisor to update family data. Performs other duties as required to meet program objectives.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE
Daily, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Total Hours per week: 40
Some flexibility may be required to accommodate home visits (after 5:00PM and/or on weekends)
Expected Salary:
$19.16 hourly
Benefits: The University of Florida offers low cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family's needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available. Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.
UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment).
UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life's challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24 month period. UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program, which provides big savings at various business and retailers! Explore UF's plethora of benefit options here: TEAMS Benefits.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with children or families.
Preferred:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
This is a time limited position.
This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Must have valid Driver License and Automobile Insurance.
Requires 435 Background Screening & Health Assessment
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This requisition has been extended. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Applications Close: 10 June 2026
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/540020
Our Commitment:
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 an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Social/Behavioral Science, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work
Department: 29070601 - MD-OBGYN - HEALTHLY FAMILIES
Job Description
Classification Title:
Family Support Worker
Classification Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with children or families.
Job Description:
Establishes a trusting relationship with the client and family by maintaining regular home visit as required per client level. Maintains dependable, punctual work schedules with a minimum of 80% completed home visits per level requirement. Assists strengthening parent/child interaction by providing in home education, utilizing established program curriculum and by modeling appropriate behavior during each home visit.
Travels to participant's homes for regular home visits. Also travels to creative outreach meetings and various agencies for collaboration. Travels to 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, as per schedule, and provides associated teachings as required to include (but not limited to): Shaken Baby, co-sleeping, water hazards, emergency preparedness, and poison prevention. Prepare documentation of results for supervisor's review, and files in client's HFA chart. Prepare documentation of results for supervisor's review, and files in client's HFA chart. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of community resources, make referrals, and provides follow-up with families to insure needs are met. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of community resources, make referrals, and provides follow-up with families to insure needs are met. Maintains appropriate communication with community agencies and providers.
Meets with supervisors weekly (1.5 hours minimum) for case management of all families on caseload. Documentation of observations, interactions, and teaching completed at each home visit must be completed and submitted to supervisors within 72 hours of making home visit. All other forms must be completed on time per written protocol.
Attends regular staff meeting and case conferences as required. Participates in continuing education training and shares knowledge with other team members. Assists and support ongoing program growth and development. Performs QA audits for families as directed by supervisor to update family data. Performs other duties as required to meet program objectives.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE
Daily, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Total Hours per week: 40
Some flexibility may be required to accommodate home visits (after 5:00PM and/or on weekends)
Expected Salary:
$19.16 hourly
Benefits: The University of Florida offers low cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family's needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available. Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.
UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment).
UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life's challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24 month period. UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program, which provides big savings at various business and retailers! Explore UF's plethora of benefit options here: TEAMS Benefits.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with children or families.
Preferred:
- 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, ongoing projects
- Ability to demonstrate respect and sensitivity for the rights of 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 in and is comfortable with advocating for nurturing, nonviolent discipline of children
- Bilingual fluency in English-Spanish
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
This is a time limited position.
This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Must have valid Driver License and Automobile Insurance.
Requires 435 Background Screening & Health Assessment
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This requisition has been extended. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Applications Close: 10 June 2026
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/540020
Our Commitment:
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 an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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