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

Department:** Healthy Start

**Location:** Gainesville, FL at UF Health Shands and HCA Florida North Florida

**Employment Type:** Part-Time/Weekends

**Salary:** $18/hour

Posting Closes:

Posted until filled

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**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 at the hospital where they deliver (UF Health Shands and/or HCA Florida North Florida) and 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**

Bachelors 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.