Family Support Worker - Craniofacial

University of Florida, United States

Updated: 4 days ago
Location: Gainesville, FLORIDA
Deadline: 23 Jun 2024

Classification Title:

Family Support Worker
Job Description:
  • The incumbent will provide technical assistance to the Craniofacial interdisciplinary team regarding family engagement and patient advocacy initiatives both during weekly Craniofacial clinic and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
  • The incumbent will develop patient engagement programming including, but not limited to a network of patient and family advocates, to expand the patient and family voice, improve clinic functioning, and develop ongoing Craniofacial patient and family engagement programming.
  • The incumbent will meet with patients and families to provide psychosocial support, resource referrals, and technical assistance at patient and provider direction.
  • The incumbent will complete assigned duties and assignments, as needed.
Expected Salary:

$23.07 - $26.44 per hour
Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and one year of experience working with children or families.
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years of lived experience as a parent, patient, or family member of a child/youth with a special healthcare
need.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

This is a time limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No

 


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