Interdisciplinary New Parent Support Home Visitor

Summary This position is assigned to the Installation Family Readiness Division; Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) Section; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). CNIC is an Echelon II activity directly reporting to the Chief of Navy Operations (CNO). The mission of the FFSP is to provide information and referral, education and training, primary prevention, counseling and advocacy to facilitate achieving operational readiness and personal and family self‑sufficiency. Duties / Responsibilities Parenting Education & Support (50%) 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 who are identified as at‑risk for child abuse and neglect. Provides in‑office intervention services for eligible participants who, due to mission readiness priorities or other confirmed situational issues, are unable to participate in home visitation services. Recommends and develops effective service plans based on areas of need and/or risk determined. Collaborates with the family and appropriate agencies to develop methods to achieve prescribed goals and enhance successful parenting. Provides narrative summaries and updates to service plans showing case progress and plan of action. Implements the Office of the Secretary of Defense and/or CNIC New Parent Support Program standardized home visitation curriculum designed to build and enhance strengths that individuals and families bring to the parenting role. Provides parenting education and coaching via home visitation or in a classroom setting to include: positive parenting skills, promoting a healthy pregnancy, promoting positive parent‑child attachment behaviors, recognizing newborn infant cues/behaviors, understanding behavior through the lens of child development and promoting overall healthy family functioning. 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 cases that involve families with children from birth to three years of age. Training & Community Liaison (20%) Provides education and training for CAPS/MTF staff, local commands, and community on topics such as mission and goals of the NPSP program, child abuse and neglect, family violence dynamics, and other related subjects as appropriate. Upon supervisory approval and when appropriate, participates in command briefings/trainings to all levels of command, community agencies, and community members. Markets the NPSP through a variety of venues, including orientation briefings, brochures, 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 that can provide appropriate preventive 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 activities and campaigns. Case Management and Record Keeping (20%) Functions as case manager for assigned clients of the New Parent Support Program to assist clients in meeting 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. Recruits eligible active duty families, specifically single parents, dual military young families, fathers, and parents whose overall score on the standardized screening instrument does not indicate risk but whose later assessment indicates presence of high‑risk indicators and few protective factors. Maintains electronic case record in accordance with prescribed policy and guidance. Collaborates with other members of the program, Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention Services 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 & Assessment (10%) 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. Requirements (Conditions of Employment) Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Must meet Federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete background investigation. Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Ability to work a flex schedule where advanced notice was provided for scheduled program‑specific outreach efforts or events. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a current state driver’s license. Must complete the questionnaire for public trust positions, SF‑85P. Must successfully complete a criminal history background check with no adverse information or feedback received. Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiry (CNACI) background check is required. Qualifications Knowledge of military organization, missions, lifestyles, and situations that can contribute to family stress, problems and crisis situations. Strong ability to disseminate large amounts of information in a concise, clear, and effective method. Must be able to formulate courses of action, develop defendable positions, and make recommendations to leadership. Knowledge of positive parenting practices, child development, theories of attachment, and specialized services addressing deployment impact on families. Knowledge of father engagement prevention and intervention strategies, cultural diversity, protective factors framework, family violence dynamics, safety assessment and crisis intervention techniques. Ability to administer evidence‑based screening and assessment tools and apply evidence‑informed parenting curricula and service delivery models. Marketing, partner engagement, and partnership development abilities with military and civilian family/health service providers. Knowledge of state and federal laws governing reporting of domestic violence, suspected child abuse/neglect and child sexual abuse. Effective verbal and written communication skills, analytic and evaluative proficiency, liaison functions, prioritization, and comprehensive training, parenting education and coaching capability. Education 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 a degree that provides equivalent knowledge and/or experience in the behavioral or social science field OR a degree that provides professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of concepts, principles, methods and techniques used by social workers acquired through completion of a degree from an accredited school OR a degree that provides professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of concepts, principles, and methods of the patient care field sufficient to assess the condition of patients, provide care, and advise on healthcare needs acquired through completion of a degree from an accredited school. #J-18808-Ljbffr Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)