NewboRN Home Visiting Program (NHVP) Family Partner

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: NewboRN Home Visiting Program (NHVP) Family Partner
Department: Healthy Start
Location: Gainesville, FL
Employment Type: Full‐Time
Salary: $40,000 ‐ $42,000
Posting Closes: April 4, 2025
Apply at: https://tinyurl.com/WF1046

SUMMARY
The Family Partner will meet with each mother who delivers at UF Health Shands or HCA Florida North
Florida Hospital to introduce the NHVP and obtain their consent to participate. For the newborns delivered
at home or in a birthing center, the attending licensed midwife will provide the Newborn Home Visit and
link the family with the Family Partners, if the parents need additional supports or services after the home
visit is completed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of maternal and child health issues
Knowledge of child development
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 or HCA

Florida North Florida Hospital to introduce the NHVP
Educate the family about the NHVP and obtain their consent to participate in the program
Communicate with RN’s regarding enrolled cases and follow‐up
Refer families to the appropriate home visiting service provider
Provide immediate referrals to community resources for families with emergent needs
Follow up to ensure referral is received by service provider and services are provided to families
Provide short‐term case management to all families that need additional supports or services after

the home visit is completed
Maintain regular contact with home visiting agencies
Maintain participant records in accordance with program and funding source requirements
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities
Maintain confidentiality of children, families and other records and information
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.