On-Site Parent Support Home Visitor, RN​/BSN, LCSW​/LMFT from state, Fort Myer-Henderson

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.

Activities and services include information and referrals, parenting programs, respite care, and supervised play time. 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 assessed as being at risk for child maltreatment and/or family violence.
• Protect the 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, assessing, and addressing protective and risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect using a strengths‑based family‑centered developmental approach.
• Keep the tracking system up to date with case status.
• Participate in monthly conference calls and annual training events.

The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.

• At least two (2) years of direct work experience in child abuse or domestic abuse, or maternal or child health or medical social work.
• Must hold a 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.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to operate general office equipment such as computer, phones and related media and information devices on most or all workdays.
• Effective communication and interaction skills, both in person and/or by telephone.
• Ability to work under time pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel as needed and adhere to AFSC travel policies and procedures.
• Ability to enter private homes that may or may not provide easy access for those with physical disabilities or those recovering from physical rehabilitation or post‑recovery mobility.
• Ability to transport self from office locations to private homes, other offices and facilities where training and other program activities occur.

• Title:
  
  On‑Site New Parent Support Home Visitor, RN/BSN, LCSW/LMFT from any state, Fort Myer‑Henderson Hall, Virginia
• Grade: 24
• Work Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Child Welfare
• Education Required:
  
  Bachelor’s – Nursing;
  Master’s – Counseling;
  Master’s – Social Work
• Licenses & Certifications
  
  Required:
  
  LCSW, LMFT, RN, State and/or Compact State Licensure
• Salary Minimum: $58,440
• Salary Maximum: $93,500

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.