New Parent Support Home Visitor - Ft Hood, TX

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Ft Hood, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The New Parent Support Home Visitor provides effective, timely, and confidential support to eligible military Families with expectant parents and parents of children from birth to 3 years of age, including Families assessed as being at risk for child maltreatment and/or Family violence. The program supports military mission readiness, helps Family members adapt to military life, and builds knowledge and skills for healthy relationships and safe, nurturing environments for children. Services include information and referrals, parenting programs, respite care, supervised play time, and more-intensive support for Families at risk. The Home Visitor assesses child development and developmental milestones, supports adaptation to parenthood and parental capacity, promotes developmentally appropriate parenting and communication, and connects Families with community resources and networks. The role protects client privacy, identifies and reports suspected abuse or neglect, maintains case status in a tracking system, and participates in monthly conference calls and annual training events. This is an on-site position in the Ft Hood, Texas area. The position requires travel between offices, private homes, and facilities where training or program activities take place. Additional duties may be assigned in keeping with the intent of the role.

Requirements

At least two years of direct work experience in child abuse or domestic abuse, maternal or child health, or medical social work.
Current and active license as an LCSW, LMFT, or RN.
Licensed Clinical Social Workers must have a current, valid, unrestricted clinical license and a master's degree in Social Work to practice independently.
Registered Nurses must have at least a bachelor's degree in nursing and a current unrestricted license in one of the States or U.S. territories.
Registered Nurses must have at least two years of direct work experience in child abuse or domestic abuse, maternal or child health, public/community health, or mental health.
Home visitation experience.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance, and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Working knowledge of basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including computers, phones, and related media and information devices on most or all workdays.
Ability to communicate and interact with others in person and/or by telephone to conduct business.
Ability to work under time pressure and work 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 not provide easy access for people with physical disabilities or those recovering from physical rehabilitation or post-recovery mobility.
Ability to transport oneself between offices, private homes, and other facilities.

Responsibilities

Provide support to eligible Families with expectant parents and parents of children from birth to 3 years of age.
Provide information and referrals, parenting programs, respite care for children, and supervised play time.
Deliver effective, timely, and confidential services to Families assessed as being at risk for child maltreatment and/or Family violence.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of client information.
Identify and report suspected child abuse, neglect, and domestic abuse.
Assess developmental milestones and make referrals when indicators of special needs or developmental delays are identified.
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, disciplinary techniques, and parent-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.
Use community-based services and formal and informal community networks to provide concrete support for Families in crisis.
Screen for, assess, and address protective and risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect using a strengths-based, Family-centered developmental approach.
Keep the tracking system up to date with case status.
Participate in monthly conference calls and annual training events.
Travel as needed in accordance with AFSC travel policies and procedures.
Travel from office locations to private homes, other offices, and facilities where training and program activities occur.