On-site Home Visitor, LCSW​/LMFT state, RN​/BSN

On-site Home Visitor, LCSW/LMFT / RN/BSN, Fort Carson, Colorado

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, and enhance the knowledge and skills for healthy relationships that can provide safe, nurturing environments for children to prevent family violence.

Provide activities and services including information and referrals, parenting programs, respite care for children, and supervised play time for children. Families with children prenatal to 3 years old who have been assessed as being at risk for child maltreatment and/or family violence can benefit from additional, more-intensive support from these services.

• Provide effective, timely and confidential services for families who have been assessed as being at risk for child maltreatment and/or family violence.
• Protect 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.

• At least two (2) years of direct work experience in child abuse or domestic abuse, or maternal or child health or medical social work.
• 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 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.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including computers, phones, and related media and information devices most workdays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both in person and by telephone, to conduct business.
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Travel as needed and adherence to AFSC travel policies and procedures.
• Ability to enter private homes that may have limited or no access for those with physical disabilities or those recovering from rehabilitation.
• Ability to transport self from office locations to private homes, other offices, and training or program activity sites.

Salary Minimum: $58,440
Salary Maximum: $93,500
Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.