New Parent Support Home Visitor Nf4

Primary Duties of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Home Visitor will be to:
Perform support services via home visits and classroom settings designed to provide psychological and educational support to parents of children ages zero to five to include education in: positive parenting skills promoting healthy pregnancy promoting positive parent-child attachment behaviors recognizing newborn infant cues/behaviors and promoting effective couple communication in order to promote healthy relationships and prevent family violence. Provide information and education on services and resources available. Refer parents to appropriate military and civilian agencies for assistance and support for: assessment of at-risk behaviors enhancing the parents role in parenting a newborn/child role modeling and mentoring and any medical concerns. Plan develop and implement programming designed to build and enhance strengths that individuals and families bring to the parenting role to enhance parent-child attachment. Develop and deliver parent education programs to foster skill development aid in child abuse prevention and promote good overall mental health. Conduct standardized screenings and assessments of families receiving services and collaborates with related agencies to offer appropriate and necessary services. Provide early intervention services to parents and families at-risk. Conduct ongoing risk assessment. Reports suspected abuse as required by policy and law. Collaborate with the family and appropriate agencies to develop methods to achieve prescribed goals and enhance successful parenting. Consult with local hospital professionals regarding aspects of abuse and identification of at-risk individuals and families Attends and participates in the clinical case staff meeting as requested Establish and maintain professional contacts to stay abreast of: research education training and clinical practice to enhance and maintain the NPSP.

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

A Masters degree in social work marriage and family therapy or an equivalent degree approved by a state regulatory board and shall have a current valid unrestricted clinical license to practice social work or marriage and family therapy or Licensed Professional Counselor independently OR a registered nurse or of higher credentialing with at least a bachelors degree in nursing and shall have a current unrestricted license in one of the states or U.S. territories.
Have at least 2 years of direct experience in the prevention intervention or treatment of child abuse or domestic abuse provision of maternal or child health support services or mental health.
Knowledge of the military organizational mission lifestyle and situation that contributes to family stress problems and crisis situations.
Familiarity with and skill to follow Department of Defense (DoD) Instructions Secretary of the Navy Instructions Marine Corps Orders federal and state human services laws and procedures.
Skill to develop and maintain contacts to establish effective relationships with military leaders civilian employees and managers and professional points of contact in the related field to exchange information coordinate services discuss program problems develop solutions and resolve client problems.
Possess a valid drivers license to conduct home visits.

NOTE: This position may be eligible for occasional telework as determined by local level policy. This position is not eligible for full-time remote work.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.