Job Posting for New Parent Support Home Visitor at Patriot Enterprises LLC

The primary goal of the New Parent Support Program is to enhance the lives of infants, toddlers, children, and parents; promote safety, health, and well-being; and help families thrive by empowering parents with information to meet the challenges of parenthood while maintaining a military lifestyle. The program offers a variety of services, including providing information about prenatal health, infant care, nursing/breastfeeding, early child development, bonding with your baby, safe sleep environments, shaken baby syndrome (abusive head trauma), parenting education and more. The program helps military parents, including expectant parents, provide a nurturing environment for their children. Parenthood is like any other job; there’s a lot of learning at first no matter if it is your first child or not.
Duties and Responsibilities

Identify and report suspected child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse, and Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY).
Conduct crisis intervention and coordinator referrals for services.
Educate installation personnel on the most effective responses and resources for domestic abuse, child abuse and neglect, and Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY) on behalf of victims and at-risk family members.
Educate new parents and care givers on shaken baby syndrome, sudden unexplained infant death, and safe sleeping environments.
Educate and provide support for postpartum depression and other mental health issues impacting maternal and paternal child health.
Educate parents and care providers on the role of attachment in the social emotional development of children and strategies for enhancing bonding and attachment.
Educate parents and care providers on child development 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.
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.
Utilize community-based services and formal and informal community networks to provide concrete support for families who may be in crisis.
Apply strategies to engage and support the service member’s role in childbearing especially during separations due to deployment and other military operations.
Screen, access, address protective and risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect using a strengths-based family centered developmental approach.

Required Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Current unrestricted license in the United States OR
Master’s Degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy
Current, valid, unrestricted clinical license in the United States

Must have at least two years of direct work experience in child abuse/domestic abuse, maternal/child health, or medical social work.
Must have experience in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse/neglect, domestic abuse, and Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY)

Minimum Required Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of military personnel automation systems and PC and possess good analytical skills, time management, and be an independent thinker.
Prior military experience or experience with military programs.
Must be familiar with U.S. Army rank structure and military culture.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with others, both in person and/or by telephone to conduct business.
Travel will be required as needed.
Experience with Microsoft Suite programs.
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
Must have strong listening skills and strong organizational skills.
Must possess a current and valid driver’s license.

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