Home Visitor

About the Role

Magellan Federal is seeking a dedicated Home Visitor to provide essential support to military families with young children, from expectant parents to those with children up to 3 years old. This role is crucial for supporting military families, enhancing their adaptation to military life, and fostering healthy relationships to create safe, nurturing environments for children, thereby preventing family violence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver effective, timely, and confidential services to families at risk of child maltreatment or domestic violence.
• Maintain strict privacy and confidentiality of client information.
• Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse, neglect, and domestic abuse.
• Assess developmental milestones and identify indicators of special needs or developmental delays.
• Strengthen parental capacity for problem-solving, relationship building, and seeking support.
• Promote developmentally appropriate parenting skills, disciplinary techniques, and parent-child communication.
• Facilitate community networks to build positive relationships and reduce social isolation.
• Develop relationships with local community and military installation officials to enhance program effectiveness.
• Utilize community-based services and networks to provide concrete support for families in crisis.
• Employ a strengths-based, family-centered, developmental approach to assess and address risk factors for child abuse and neglect.
• Maintain an up-to-date tracking system for case statuses.
• Participate in monthly conference calls and annual training events.

Other Job Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of direct work experience in child abuse, domestic abuse, maternal/child health, or medical social work.
• Must hold a current and active license as an LCSW, LMFT, or RN.
• Licensed Clinical Social Workers must have a master’s degree in Social Work and an unrestricted clinical license.
• Registered Nurses must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, an unrestricted state/territory license, and at least two years of relevant experience.
• Must have home visitation experience.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Strong communication and interaction skills, both in person and via telephone.
• Ability to work under time pressure and rapidly to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel as needed and adhere to AFSC travel policies.
• Ability to enter private homes, which may have accessibility challenges.
• Capacity to transport self between various locations for work-related activities.

Key Information

• Salary Range: $58,440 - $93,500
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, life, voluntary benefits, and perks.
• Work Environment: On-site, with travel to client homes and other facilities.

Key skills/competency

• Home Visitation
• Child Maltreatment
• Domestic Abuse
• Maternal Health
• Child Health
• Medical Social Work
• LCSW
• LMFT
• RN
• Family Support