Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida
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
Lee Health | Healthy Start Program
📅 Schedule: MondayFriday
Four 10-Hour Shifts | 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
Flexible Day Off Each Week
🏡 Hybrid Role Community Home Visits, Remote Work, and Team Collaboration at Westlinks
👥 Join a Team of 19 Social Workers Dedicated to Supporting Families Across Southwest Florida
At Lee Health, we know that caring for our community starts with caring for our team members. That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your health, finances, career growth, and work-life balance.
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Retirement Savings Plans with Employer Contributions
Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education Support
Employee Wellness Programs
Career Growth Opportunities Within Lee Health
Supportive Leadership & Collaborative Team Environment
The Opportunity to Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day
Healthy Start is dedicated to improving outcomes for mothers, babies, and families through education, advocacy, care coordination, and community support.
We're looking for a compassionate, organized, and relationship-focused Social Worker who believes in meeting people where they areboth physically and emotionally.
If you're someone who leads with empathy, enjoys building meaningful connections, and wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of families, we would love to meet you.
As a Healthy Start Social Worker, you'll serve as a trusted resource and advocate for families by:
💙 Conducting home visits and community outreach
💙 Assessing family needs and identifying barriers to care
💙 Connecting clients with community resources and support services
💙 Providing case management and ongoing follow-up
💙 Educating families on available programs and services
💙 Collaborating with healthcare providers and community partners
💙 Participating in team meetings and program initiatives
💙 Maintaining accurate and timely electronic documentation
Empathetic and people-focused
An exceptional communicator
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable working independently in the community
Collaborative and team-oriented
Skilled at building trust and rapport
Adaptable in a dynamic environment
Confident navigating electronic documentation systems
🎓 Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)
Candidates without a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work cannot be considered for this position.
🚗 Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits and community outreach
💻 Ability to effectively navigate computerized documentation systems
🗣 Bilingual in English and Spanish
👶 Experience supporting maternal-child health, family services, community outreach, case management, healthcare, or social services populations
A flexible 4-day workweek
A meaningful hybrid schedule
The opportunity to build long-term relationships with families
A collaborative team of 19 experienced social workers
Leadership that values teamwork, communication, and employee well-being
The chance to make a direct impact on the health and success of families throughout Southwest Florida
If you're passionate about advocacy, family support, community engagement, and helping others navigate life's challenges, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference every day.
Apply today and help create 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.
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
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