The primary purpose of this 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. New Parent Support Program services include providing support to each family's unique circumstances and can help with preparing for parenthood, parenting skills, understanding growth and development, co-parenting, communication and stress management.

Duties

PARENTING EDUCATION & SUPPORT SERVICES (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 through screening and assessment tools. 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 OSD 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. TRAINING & COMMUNITY LIAISON (20%) 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. Upon Supervisory approval and when appropriate, participates in command briefings/trainings to all levels of command, community agencies and community members. 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 activities and campaigns. CASE MANAGEMENT & RECORD KEEPING (20%) 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. 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, neglect and domestic abuse. Conducts screenings and assessments to ascertain family dynamics that may warrant support services. Conducts screenings to assess for post partem 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

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must be able 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 have at least 2 years of direct experience in the prevention, intervention or treatment of child abuse or domestic abuse, or the provision of maternal or child health support services.

Qualifications

The duties and responsibilities of the position require either the; 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 degree that provides equivalent knowledge and/or experience in the behavioral or social science field. 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. Knowledge of the military organization, missions, lifestyles, and situations which can contribute to family stress, problems and crisis situations. positive parenting practices, child development, and theories of attachment. specialized services that address deployment and its' impact on families. cultural diversity and the ability to demonstrate cultural competency. protective factors framework and demonstrated ability to apply the protective factors framework. family violence dynamics, safety assessment and crisis intervention techniques with the ability to remain objective under stressful situations. and ability to administer evidenced base screening and assessment tools. evidence informed parenting curriculums and service delivery models. State and Federal laws and procedures which govern the reporting of domestic violence, suspected child abuse/neglect and child sexual abuse. military organizations, missions, lifestyles and associated stressors that could affect family development and unity during childbearing years. Ability to promote and market NPSP through a variety of military and civilian stakeholder's venues. sustain positive engagement with military and civilian partners and stakeholders. develop and sustain partnerships with other military and civilian family/health service providers. communicate effectively with diverse individuals during routine and crisis situations, including those in the medical, legal, and social service, military and civilian communities. communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of management, staff and military personnel and their families. perform various liaison functions and training, coordinate priorities and work with staff at all levels. analyze issues that identify best courses of action, determines potential organizational impacts and maintains awareness of barriers impeding mission accomplishment and recommends corrective actions. develop, implement, and deliver training, parenting education and coaching.

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 degree that provides equivalent knowledge and/or experience in the behavioral or social science field.

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.

Contacts

• Address NAS Lemoore 737 Avenger Ave Lemoore, CA 93246 US
• Name: Brandie Korn
• Email: [email protected]