FFSP New Parent Support Home Visitor

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. It offers comprehensive early intervention services that include maternal and infant health education, parent and child bonding techniques, positive parenting practices, child development, and child safety education. Knowledge of military organization, missions, life-styles, and situations, which 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 leadership.

Knowledge of positive parenting practices, child development, and theories of attachment.

Knowledge of specialized services that address deployment and its  impact on families.

Knowledge of father engagement prevention and intervention strategies.

Knowledge of cultural diversity and the ability to demonstrate cultural competency.

Knowledge of the protective factors framework and demonstrated ability to apply the protective factors framework.

Knowledge of family violence dynamics, safety assessment and crisis intervention techniques with the ability to remain objective under stressful situations.

Knowledge of and ability to administer evidenced base screening and assessment tools.

Knowledge of evidence-informed parenting curriculums and service delivery models.

Ability to promote and market NPSP through a variety of military and civilian stakeholders s venues.

Ability to sustain positive engagement with military and civilian partners and stakeholders.

Ability to develop and sustain partnerships with other military and civilian family/health service providers.

Knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures, which govern the reporting of domestic violence, suspected child abuse/neglect and child sexual abuse.

Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and associated stressors that could affect family development and unity during childbearing years.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals during routine and crisis situations, including those in the medical, legal, and social service, military and civilian communities.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Skill in oral and written communication and use of computer word processing and database input.

Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in the development of new procedures and approaches to identify and resolve significant issues and problems of a unique nature.

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of management, staff, and military personnel and their families.

Ability to perform various liaison functions and training, coordinate priorities and work with staff at all levels.

Ability to analyze issues that identify best courses of action, determines potential organizational impacts, and maintains awareness of barriers impeding mission accomplishment and recommends corrective actions.

Ability to develop, implement and deliver training, parenting education and coaching.