New Parent Support Home Visitor - Fort Hood, TX

About the role

This position provides support to young military Families with expectant parents and parents of children from birth to 3 years of age. The program aims to support mission readiness, adapt to military life, and enhance healthy relationships for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities and services including information and referrals, parenting programs, respite care, and supervised play time for children.
• Assess developmental milestones and refer for special needs or developmental delays.
• Assess and strengthen adaptation to parenthood and parental capacity.
• Promote developmentally appropriate parenting skills 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.
• Utilize community-based services and formal and informal networks to provide support for families in crisis.
• Screen for and address protective and risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect using a strengths-based, family-centered developmental approach.
• Keep tracking system updated with case status.
• Participate in monthly conference calls and annual training events.

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.
• A current and active license as an LCSW, LMFT, or RN.
• Licensed Clinical Social Workers must have a master’s degree in Social Work and a current, unrestricted license.
• Registered Nurses must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a current license, and at least two (2) years of direct work experience.
• Home visitation experience.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others, both in person and by phone.
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to transport self between office locations and private homes.
• Ability to enter private homes and work in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Master's degree in Counseling, or Master's degree in Social Work.

Skills

Effective communication, confidentiality, problem-solving, relationship-building, and trauma-informed care skills are essential.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, voluntary, and other perks to enhance physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Pay

Salary range: $58,440 - $93,500, with actual pay adjusted based on individual qualifications and experience.