Family Support Worker- Pediatrics - Early Steps

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High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with children or families. Job Description: Under the direction of the TPEC program leadership,

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Classification Title:	Family Support Worker-peds Early Steps
Classification Minimum Requirements:	High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with children or families.
Job Description:	Under the direction of the TPEC program leadership, the Family Support Worker (ECDTC Hub Data Lead) provides developmental screening, surveillance, family education, and referral coordination for children and families served through participating physician practices. Responsibilities include administering approved screening tools via telehealth, facilitating referrals and follow-up, and maintaining accurate documentation. In addition, the position coordinates program data collection, monitors data quality and completeness, compiles HRSA performance measures, and supports reporting and continuous quality improvement activities across the ECDTC specialist team. Administers approved developmental screening and surveillance tools, including ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire), M-CHAT-R/F and WE CARE, via telehealth with families at participating TPEC practices. Reviews results with families, provides appropriate education, and facilitates referrals according to established protocols. Expected screening volume is 3–6 per day, subject to program needs and workflow. Serves as ECDTC Hub Data Lead, coordinating the collection, compilation, and review of screening, referral, and follow-up data across the ECDTC specialist team. Monitors data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness; identifies discrepancies; coordinates corrections with staff; and prepares HRSA performance measures for program leadership. Supports continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities and performance monitoring. Completes accurate, same-day documentation of developmental screenings, family interactions, referrals, and follow-up activities in the EMR and TPEC data systems in accordance with program requirements. Coordinates and tracks referrals to Early Steps (IDEA Part C), FDLRS/Child Find (IDEA Part B), healthcare providers, and community resources. Conducts follow-up with families and referral partners to confirm service connections, identify barriers, facilitate resolution, and document referral outcomes. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with participating practices, TPEC partners, early intervention programs, and community organizations. Provides developmentally appropriate family education, parenting resources, and guidance to support healthy child development and family engagement. Participates in required local and statewide program meetings, trainings, and professional development activities to maintain competency and compliance with program and organization requirements.
Expected Salary:	$19.16-$21.55/hr
Required Qualifications:	High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with children or families. Must have a valid Driver’s License and be eligible for enrollment with Children’s Medical Services. Must complete training and certification in the TPEC screening tools within 30 days of hire.
Preferred:	Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service-Related Field, Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education. Two years of experience with children birth to five. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Experience with electronic medical records, data collection, reporting, data quality monitoring, and Microsoft Excel or similar data management tools preferred. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate data activities across multiple staff members.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. Background Check is Required. To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for 3 References. University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville: Visit this link to watch the video. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this 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. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

Advertised: 12 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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Pay per year: ≈ $39,853–$44,824 a year; 49% below the $83,521 median for Social Worker jobs on Jobera (703 salaries).
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