New Parent Support Professional (RNw/BSN; LCSW; LMFT). On-Site. License can be from any state. Fort Riley, Kansas
Core
Provide support to military families with expectant parents and children from birth to 3 years old, focusing on preventing family violence and supporting adaptation to military life.
Role type
Senior clinical social worker / licensed nurse / licensed marriage and family therapist (home visitation)
Builds
Safe, nurturing environments for children; supports military mission readiness
Domain
Military family support / child welfare / maternal and child health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
home visitation, child abuse assessment, domestic violence intervention, developmental milestone assessment, parenting skills coaching, community resource facilitation, case management, risk factor screening, strengths-based family-centered approach
Preferred skills
maternal or child health experience, public/community health experience, mental health experience
Technologies
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Responsibilities
Provide effective, timely, and confidential services to families at risk for child maltreatment or family violence; identify and report suspected child abuse and neglect; assess developmental milestones and parental capacity; promote developmentally appropriate parenting skills; facilitate community networks to reduce social isolation; develop relationships with local community and military officials; utilize community-based services for families in crisis; maintain tracking systems for case status.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
