New Parent Support Home Visitor - Ft Hood, TX

VetJobs•Fort Hood, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The New Parent Support Home Visitor provides support to eligible military Families with expectant parents and parents of children from birth to age three. The program supports young military Families in contributing to mission readiness, adapting to military life, building healthy relationships, and providing safe, nurturing environments for children. Services include information and referrals, parenting programs, respite care for children, and supervised play time. Families assessed as at risk for child maltreatment or Family violence may receive more intensive support. The Home Visitor provides effective, timely, confidential services; protects client privacy; and identifies and reports suspected child abuse, neglect, and domestic abuse. The role assesses child development, family adjustment to parenthood, parental problem-solving and relationship-building capacity, and parenting and communication skills. It also connects Families with community resources and networks, collaborates with community and military installation organizations, uses strengths-based family-centered approaches to assess and address protective and risk factors, maintains case-status tracking, and participates in monthly conference calls and annual training events. Duties listed are representative and may not be all-inclusive.

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.
LCSWs must have a current, valid, unrestricted clinical license and a master's degree in Social Work to practice independently.
RNs must have at least a bachelor's degree in nursing and a current unrestricted license in a U.S. state or territory.
RNs must have at least two 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.
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 recovering from physical rehabilitation or mobility limitations.
Ability to transport oneself between office locations, private homes, and other offices and facilities.

Responsibilities

Provide support and services to eligible Families with expectant parents and parents of children from birth to age three.
Provide information and referrals, parenting programs, respite care for children, and supervised play time.
Provide effective, timely, and confidential services to Families assessed as being at risk for child maltreatment 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 refer when indicators of special needs or developmental delays are identified.
Assess and strengthen adaptation to parenthood.
Assess and strengthen parental capacity for problem-solving, sustaining trusting relationships, and seeking help when necessary.
Promote developmentally appropriate parenting and 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 networks to provide concrete support for Families who may be 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.
Transport oneself from office locations to private homes and other offices and facilities where training and program activities occur.