Home Visitor Nf4 (Rft) New Parent Support Program

U.S. Marine Corps•Kaneohe, HI

About The Position

The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Home Visitor provides psychological and educational support to parents of children ages zero to five, primarily through face-to-face home visits and in classroom settings. Services include education on positive parenting, healthy pregnancy, parent-child attachment, newborn cues and behaviors, and effective couple communication to promote healthy relationships and prevent family violence. Alternate approved service-delivery platforms may be used when unforeseen circumstances prevent face-to-face visits. The Home Visitor provides information about available services and resources, refers parents to military and civilian agencies, conducts screenings and assessments, provides early intervention to at-risk families, and collaborates with families and agencies to support successful parenting. The role includes developing and delivering parent education programs, conducting ongoing risk assessment, reporting suspected abuse as required, maintaining confidential case records, and consulting with hospital professionals and other service providers. The position also promotes the NPSP through briefings, trainings, articles, brochures, and community events; provides courteous customer service; follows workplace safety and equal opportunity standards; and travels for home visits, training, conferences, and meetings. Work schedules may fluctuate and include weekends as necessary. The position is supervised by the FAP Manager, NPSP Manager, or a clinical supervisor.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or an equivalent degree approved by a state regulatory board, and a current, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice independently as a social worker, marriage and family therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor; alternatively, be a registered nurse or hold a higher nursing credential, have at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and hold a current unrestricted license in a state or U.S. territory.
At least 2 years of direct experience in prevention, intervention, or treatment of child abuse or domestic abuse; maternal or child health support services; or mental health.
Knowledge of military organizational mission, lifestyle, and circumstances that contribute to family stress, problems, and crisis situations.
Familiarity with and ability to follow Department of Defense Instructions, Secretary of the Navy Instructions, Marine Corps Orders, and federal and state human services laws and procedures.
Ability to develop and maintain effective contacts with military leaders, civilian employees and managers, and professional points of contact to exchange information, coordinate services, discuss program issues, develop solutions, and resolve client problems.
Valid driver’s license for conducting home visits.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages; resumes exceeding this limit will not be considered.
Successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) is required for employment.
Provide required education or certification certificates, if applicable; prior military applicants must provide a DD214 Member Copy.
Direct deposit of total net pay is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Provide psychological and educational support to parents of children ages zero to five through home visits and classroom settings.
Educate parents on positive parenting, healthy pregnancy, parent-child attachment, newborn cues and behaviors, and effective couple communication.
Provide information about available services and resources and refer parents to appropriate military and civilian agencies for assessment, parenting support, mentoring, and medical concerns.
Plan, develop, and implement programming to strengthen individuals’ and families’ parenting skills and parent-child attachment.
Develop and deliver parent education programs that foster skills, help prevent child abuse, and promote mental health.
Conduct standardized family screenings and assessments and collaborate with related agencies to arrange appropriate services.
Provide early intervention to at-risk parents and families and conduct ongoing risk assessments.
Report suspected abuse as required by policy and law.
Collaborate with families and appropriate agencies to develop methods for achieving prescribed goals and supporting successful parenting.
Consult with local hospital professionals about abuse and identifying at-risk individuals and families.
Attend clinical case staff meetings as requested.
Maintain professional contacts and stay current with research, education, training, and clinical practice relevant to the NPSP.
Maintain individual case records in accordance with regulations and protect the confidentiality and security of case information.
Safeguard proprietary, privileged, confidential, and legally protected information; promptly notify a higher-level supervisor and senders of any release and advise on recovery or protection measures.
Promote the NPSP through installation newspaper articles, orientation briefings, trainings, brochures, and participation in events such as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Provide courteous, friendly customer service, act quickly to solve problems, and seek assistance from a supervisor or appropriate contact when needed.
Follow safety regulations and procedures, use required safety equipment, and promptly report workplace hazards, injuries, occupational illnesses, or property damage.
Support equal employment opportunity principles and the prevention of sexual harassment.
Travel to complete work assignments, primarily home visits, and to conduct or attend training, conferences, and meetings.
Use alternate approved service-delivery platforms when unforeseen circumstances prevent face-to-face home visits; provide services primarily through in-person home visits in accordance with policy.