On-site Home Visitor, LCSW/LMFT any state, RN/BSN - Fort Hood, TX

About the role

Provide support to all eligible Families with expectant parents and parents of children from birth to 3 years of age. This program seeks to support young military Families which directly contribute to military mission readiness, support Family members’ adaptation to military life, enhance the knowledge and skills for healthy relationships that can provide safe, nurturing environments for children to prevent family violence.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities and services including information and referrals, parenting programs, respite care for children, and supervised play time for children.
• Support Families with children prenatal to 3 years old who have been assessed as being at risk for child maltreatment and/or Family violence with additional, more-intensive support.
• Offer effective, timely, and confidential services for Families who have been assessed as being at risk for child maltreatment and/or Family violence.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of client information.
• Identify and report suspected child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse.
• Assess developmental milestones and referral procedures for indicators of special needs or developmental delays.
• Assess and strengthen adaptation to parenthood.
• Assess and strengthen parental capacity for problem-solving, building and sustaining trusting relationships, and seeking help when necessary.
• Promote developmentally appropriate parenting skills and disciplinary techniques, and parent and 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 that can maximize program effectiveness.
• Utilize community-based services and formal and informal community networks to provide concrete support for families who may be in crisis.
• Utilize methods for screening for, assessing, and addressing protective and risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect using a strengths-based Family centered developmental approach.
• Keep tracking system up to date 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 possess a current, valid, unrestricted clinical license and a master’s degree in Social Work to practice social work independently.
• Registered Nurses must have at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a current unrestricted license in one of the States or U.S. territories, and at least two (2) years of direct work experience with child abuse or domestic abuse, maternal or child health, public/community health, or mental health.
• Home visitation experience.
• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills and be able to use Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel programs.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others, both in person and/or by telephone to conduct business.
• Working under time pressure. Working rapidly for long periods to meet deadlines.
• Ability to transport self from office locations to private homes, other offices and facilities where training and other program activities occur.
• General Job Information: Title New Parent Support Home Visitor, LCSW/LMFT license can be from any state, RN/BSN, Fort Hood, Texas Grade 24 Work Experience - Required Child Welfare Work Experience - Preferred Education - Required Bachelor's - Nursing, Master's - Counseling, Master's - Social Work Education - Preferred License and Certifications - Required LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Care MgmtCare Mgmt, LMFT - Licensed Marital and Family Therapist - Care MgmtCare Mgmt, RN - Registered Nurse, State and/or Compact State Licensure - Care MgmtCare Mgmt License And Certifications - Preferred Salary Range Salary Minimum $58,440 Salary Maximum $93,500 City* Fort Hood State* Texas Job Code Social_ Worker Affiliate Sponsor Magellan Federal - AFSC