New Parent Support Home Visitor, RN/BSN, LCSW/LMFT any state, Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Magellan Health

113d • $58,440 - $93,500

About The Position

The New Parent Support Home Visitor provides support to all eligible families with expectant parents and parents of children from birth to 3 years of age. This program seeks to support young military families which directly contribute to military mission readiness, support family members’ adaptation to military life, and enhance the knowledge and skills for healthy relationships that can provide safe, nurturing environments for children to prevent family violence. The position involves providing activities and services including information and referrals, parenting programs, respite care for children, and supervised playtime for children. Families with children prenatal to 3 years old who have been assessed as being at risk for child maltreatment and/or family violence can benefit from additional, more-intensive support from these services. The role requires providing effective, timely, and confidential services for families who have been assessed as being at risk for child maltreatment and/or family violence, while protecting the privacy and confidentiality of client information.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of direct work experience in child abuse or domestic abuse, or maternal or child health or medical social work.
• Current and active license as an LCSW, LMFT, or RN.
• Licensed Clinical Social Workers must possess a current, valid, unrestricted clinical license and a master’s degree in Social Work.
• Registered Nurses must have at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a current unrestricted license, and at least two (2) years of direct work experience with child abuse or domestic abuse, maternal or child health, public/community health, or mental health.
• Home visitation experience.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel programs.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including but not limited to: computer, phones, and related media and information devices.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others, both in person and/or by telephone to conduct business.
• Ability to work under time pressure and rapidly for long periods to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel as needed and adhere to AFSC travel policies and procedures.
• Ability to enter private homes that may or may not provide easy access for those with physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report suspected child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse.
• Assess developmental milestones and referral procedures for indicators of special needs or developmental delays.
• Assess and strengthen adaptation to parenthood.
• Assess and strengthen parental capacity for problem-solving, building and sustaining trusting relationships, and seeking help when necessary.
• Promote developmentally appropriate parenting skills and disciplinary techniques, and parent and child communication skills.
• Facilitate informal and formal community networks to build positive relationships and reduce social isolation.
• Develop relationships with local community and military installation officials and organizations to maximize program effectiveness.
• Utilize community-based services and formal and informal community networks to provide concrete support for families in crisis.
• Utilize methods for screening for, assessing, and addressing protective and risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect using a strengths-based family-centered developmental approach.
• Keep tracking system up to date with case status.
• Participate in monthly conference calls and annual training events.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and voluntary benefits.
• Short-term incentives.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Total health and wellness programs.
• Rewards and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees