Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Occasional nights and weekends
Advertised Salary $40,000, Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 12/08/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy NW District EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Extension Educator I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
Family Assessment Workers (FAW) will be responsible for assessing new parents (prenatal and postnatal) for the risk of child abuse and neglect. Trained in the Healthy Families Model, the FAW will offer family home visitation services. Family Support Workers (FSW) provide emotional support, parenting education and guidance, and linkage to community resources through weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly home visits with at-risk parents of newborns and children under age five years. FAW/FSW will work full-time (40 hours per week) and are directly responsible to the Healthy Families Program Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Positive parenting experience or prior experience in child abuse prevention, home-based services, parent education, nursing, child development, and related areas are a helpful advantage.

Physical Demands

• Normal working conditions of an office environment.
• Stand for long periods to effectively present program to attendees.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Speak effectively to audiences without amplification.
• Driving

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Direct Service

• Provide emotional support and use active listening skills during visits
• Provide crisis counseling to families when appropriate
• Educate families about nurturing care giving skills and child/family development in order to develop quality parenting skills
• Foster positive parent/child interaction
• Refer families to appropriate community resources and services
• Help families to resolve their own problems
• Assist families in receiving proper, preventative medical care for themselves and their children
• Schedule at least weekly visits with each family
• Maintain a relationship with each family for the duration of their involvement with the Healthy Families Program.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect participating parents and children as individuals.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Indirect Service

• Establish a case plan with goals, objectives, and activities with supervisor.
• Attend Family Support Worker training sessions and others as indicated
• Attend weekly individual and monthly group supervisions
• Attend monthly in-services and trainings
• Assist in planning and implementing group activities for families.
• Notify supervisor of any concerns regarding child abuse reports, families missing visits, potential problems, safety issues and any other questions regarding the program

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Assessment:

• Successfully complete all required training required for Family Assessment Workers.
• Utilize basic interviewing skills to conduct psychosocial needs interviews with families during their prenatal and/or perinatal period to further assess risk, compatibility for HFG home visiting, and guide
  services.
• Utilize information about the dynamics of child abuse and neglect when appropriate.
• Act as a mandated reporter when indicated.
• Refer the family to Program Manager for assignment to a family support worker.
• Advocate for families as required.
• Communicate and cooperate effectively with administrators, grant manager, community partners, and professionals encountered in performing Assessment tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect participants as individuals.
• Notify Supervisor and SOC Administrator of any concerns regarding child maltreatment, potential problems or safety issues and questions or difficulties with hospital staff, administration or community partners.
• Complete all necessary documentation within the time frame indicated by policy and grant requirements.
• Meet with potential Healthy Family parents as soon as possible after receiving referral.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Program Management:

• Complete all necessary documentation within the time-frame indicated in the program policy
• Complete visits with families or transfer family to another visitor before terminating employment.
• Keep scheduled visits with families and let them know if you will be late or need to reschedule.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Other responsibilities

• Attend weekly and monthly staff meetings
• Assist in special projects, fundraisers and office duties as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Act as mandated reporter

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Tracy Gauge Recruitment Contact Email nwdist@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a valid Driver's license?
   • YES
   • NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Documents #1