New Parent Support Home Visitor

Summary

This position is assigned to the Installation Family Readiness Division, Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) Section on Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX. The primary purpose of the position is to help young families develop skills to cope with stress, isolation, deployment, post-deployment reunions the everyday demands of parenthood and to prevent child maltreatment incidents. It offers comprehensive early intervention services that include maternal and infant health education.

Duties

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Parenting Education & Support Services (50% of incumbents time) Provides support services primarily through home visitation designed to provide psychosocial and educational support and training to expectant parents and parents with children from birth to 3 years of age. Implements Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and/or CNIC New Parent Support Program (NPSP) standardized home visitation curriculum. Develops strategies that will enhance and support the needs and parenting challenges of fathers and their parent/child relationship. Conducts fatherhood outreach efforts while collaborating with military and civilian stakeholders. Facilitates interactive playgroup to help teach parents about developmentally appropriate play and help children improve their social, cognitive and motor skills. When deemed appropriate, serves as a consultant for Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM) cases that involve families with children from birth to three years of age. Training and Community Liaison (20% of incumbents time) Provides education and training for CAPS/MTF staff, local commands, and community on topics such as mission and goals of NPSP program, child abuse and neglect, family violence dynamics, and other related subjects as appropriate. Markets the NPSP through a variety of venues including but not limited to participating in orientation briefings, creating brochures to provide information on the NPSP, participation in special events such as Child Abuse Prevention month and Domestic Violence Awareness month. Establishes close liaison with local military and community agencies or groups who can provide appropriate preventative intervention to selected military families. Coordinates and collaborates with local military, civilian, and professional organizations on related cases and program efforts. Coordinates and facilitates annual Child Abuse Prevention awareness and campaigns. Case Management and Record Keeping (20% of incumbents time) Functions as Case Manager for assigned clients of New Parent Support Program to assist clients in meeting the following goals or needs physical, mental, and educational individual/family needs in relation to pregnancy, early childhood development, and personal life skills. Provides information and referrals to available military and civilian community resources regarding maternal, paternal and infant health, child and family safety. Recruit for eligible active duty families, specifically single parents, and families with children from birth to 3 years of age, dual military young families, fathers, parents whose overall score on the standardized screening instrument does not indicate risk but whose later assessment indicates the presence of high-risk indicators and few protective factors. Maintain electronic case record IAW prescribed policy and guidance. Collaborates with other members of the program, Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention Services {CAPS) staff, and medical/community facilities personnel to identify appropriate service provisions for parents of infants who will benefit from prevention education and training in the areas of prenatal care, parenting skills, early childhood development, and parent/child interaction. Performs data entry for various program services database. Screening and Assessment (10% of incumbents time) Identifies families that are experiencing problems and stressors associated with military life and may be considered "at risk" for child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse. Conducts screenings and assessments to ascertain family dynamics that may warrant support services. Conducts screenings to assess for postpartum depression, early child development milestones, and unhealthy parenting attitudes and beliefs. Assesses the developmental status of children in participant families and refers them to appropriate agencies and community resources. Performs other duties as outlined in the position description.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of concepts, principles, methods and techniques used by Clinical Counselors acquired through completion of a degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree. OR Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of concepts, principles, methods and techniques used by social workers which they acquired through completion of a degree from an accredited school. OR Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of concepts, principles, and methods of the patient care field sufficient to perform difficult but well-precedented assignments assessing the condition of patients, providing care, and advising on healthcare needs which they acquired through completion of a degree from an accredited school. Additional knowledge required by the position: Must 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 positive parenting practices, child development, and theories of attachment. Knowledge of specialized services that address deployment and its' impact on families. Knowledge of father engagement prevention and intervention strategies. Knowledge of cultural diversity and the ability to demonstrate cultural competency. Knowledge of the protective factors framework and demonstrated ability to apply the protective factors framework. Knowledge of family violence dynamics, safety assessment and crisis intervention techniques with the ability to remain objective under stressful situations. Knowledge of and ability to administer evidenced base screening and assessment tools. Knowledge of evidence-informed parenting curriculums and service delivery models. Ability to promote and market NPSP through a variety of military and civilian stakeholder's venues. Ability to sustain positive engagement with military and civilian partners and stakeholders. Ability to develop and sustain partnerships with other military and civilian family/health service providers. Knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures, which govern the reporting of domestic violence, suspected child abuse/neglect and child sexual abuse. Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and associated stressors that could affect family development and unity during childbearing years. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals during routine and crisis situations, in