New Parent Support Home Visitor - Fort Hood, TX

About the Role

Provide support to eligible families with expectant parents and parents of children from birth to 3 years of age. This program aims to support young military families, contributing to military mission readiness, aiding adaptation to military life, and enhancing skills for healthy relationships to prevent family violence. Services include information and referrals, parenting programs, respite care, and supervised playtime for children. The role focuses on families assessed as at risk for child maltreatment and/or family violence, offering intensive support to strengthen parental capacity, promote healthy parenting, and build community connections.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, timely, and confidential services to families at risk for child maltreatment and/or family violence.
• Protect client privacy and confidentiality.
• Identify and report suspected child abuse, neglect, and domestic abuse.
• Assess developmental milestones and refer for special needs or delays.
• Strengthen adaptation to parenthood and parental problem-solving skills.
• Promote developmentally appropriate parenting and communication skills.
• Facilitate community networks to reduce social isolation.
• Develop relationships with local community and military organizations.
• Utilize community-based services to support families in crisis.
• Screen for and address protective and risk factors associated with child abuse using a strengths-based approach.
• Maintain an up-to-date tracking system for case status.
• Participate in monthly conference calls and annual training events.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of direct work experience in child abuse, domestic abuse, maternal/child health, or medical social work.
• Current and active license as an LCSW, LMFT, or RN.
• LCSW: Master’s degree in Social Work and unrestricted clinical license.
• RN: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, unrestricted license, and at least two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Home visitation experience required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to operate general office equipment and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and adhere to AFSC travel policies.
• Ability to enter private homes with varying accessibility.

Location

Fort Hood, Texas

Pay

Salary Range: $58,440 - $93,500