Location:Westlinks -12801 Westlinks DriveFort Myers FL 33913

Department: Healthy Start

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 6:00:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$25.06 - $32.58 / hour

Summary

Healthy Start Social Worker (BSW Required) Hybrid Opportunity

Lee Health | Healthy Start Program

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Lee Health is seeking a compassionate, relationship-focused Healthy Start Social Worker to support mothers, infants, and families throughout Southwest Florida. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful community-based services while enjoying the flexibility of a four-day workweek.

Strong preference will be given to candidates with prior experience conducting site visits, home visits, or community-based outreach with the populations served. Candidates who have experience building relationships with families in home or community settings are highly encouraged to apply.

Schedule

• Monday Friday
• Four 10-hour shifts (8:00 AM 6:00 PM)
• One flexible day off each week
• Hybrid schedule consisting of community home visits, remote work, and collaboration with the Healthy Start team at the Westlinks office

Join a collaborative team of 19 dedicated social workers committed to improving the health and well-being of families across Southwest Florida.

Why Choose Lee Health?

At Lee Health, we are committed to caring for our team members so they can continue providing exceptional care to our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance.

Benefits Include

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Assistance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Professional Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership and Collaborative Team Environment

About Healthy Start

The Healthy Start Program is dedicated to improving outcomes for mothers, babies, and families through education, advocacy, care coordination, and community support.

This role is ideal for a social worker who believes in meeting families where they are, providing compassionate support, connecting them with vital resources, and helping them achieve healthier futures.

Position Summary

As a Healthy Start Social Worker, you will serve as a trusted advocate for families by providing case management, conducting community and home visits, coordinating services, and connecting clients with community resources.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting home visits and community outreach
• Assessing family needs and identifying barriers to care
• Developing individualized service plans
• Connecting clients with community resources and support services
• Providing ongoing case management and follow-up
• Educating families on available programs and healthcare resources
• Collaborating with healthcare providers and community partners
• Participating in team meetings and program initiatives
• Maintaining accurate and timely electronic documentation

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone who is:

• Compassionate and relationship-driven
• Experienced providing services in home or community settings
• Comfortable working independently throughout the community
• Organized with strong time management skills
• An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Skilled in electronic documentation and case management systems
• Passionate about serving mothers, infants, and families

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) required

Candidates without a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work cannot be considered for this position.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation for community and home visits
• Ability to effectively utilize electronic documentation systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience conducting site visits, home visits, or community outreach with the populations served strongly preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience in maternal-child health, family services, case management, healthcare, public health, or community-based social services

Why You'll Love This Role

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Enjoy a flexible four-day workweek
• Work in a hybrid environment with community engagement and remote flexibility
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with families
• Collaborate with an experienced team of 19 social workers
• Grow your career within one of Southwest Florida's leading healthcare systems
• Make a lasting impact on the health and success of mothers, babies, and families throughout the community

Join Lee Health

If you're passionate about advocacy, family support, community outreach, and improving the lives of others, we invite you to explore a rewarding career with Lee Health's Healthy Start Program.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to creating healthier beginnings and brighter futures for the families we serve.

Responsible for the delivery of services to the Healthy Start client population as outlined in the Healthy Start guidelines. The Healthy Start Social Worker facilitates services across a continuum through collaboration with community resources, the Healthy Start team, and other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Healthy Start services and the achievement of desired client outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity into the delivery of services rendered. Contributes to the success of the Healthy Start team through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes of said services. Teamwork, flexibility and professionalism, while important in all functions of the System, are central to the success of the Healthy Start Team and are expected in this role.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in social work required.

Experience: 1 year of social work experience in medical or healthcare setting preferred.

Certification: N/A

License: N/A

Other: Strong interpersonal/communication skills and organized work habits required. Must possess the ability to effectively negotiate computerized documentation.

US:FL: Fort Myers