On-site Home Visitor

On-site Home Visitor

As an On-site Home Visitor at Magellan Federal, you will play a crucial role in supporting eligible military families, including expectant parents and those with children from birth to 3 years old. This program is dedicated to enhancing military mission readiness by fostering healthy family relationships and creating nurturing environments for children, ultimately preventing family violence and aiding adaptation to military life.

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.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Provides effective, timely, and confidential services for Families who have been assessed as being at risk for child maltreatment and/or Family violence.
• Protects the privacy and confidentiality of client information.
• Identifies and reports suspected child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse.
• Assesses developmental milestones and referral procedures for indicators of special needs or developmental delays.
• Assesses and strengthens adaptation to parenthood.
• Assesses and strengthens parental capacity for problem-solving, building and sustaining trusting relationships, and seeking help when necessary.
• Promotes developmentally appropriate parenting skills and disciplinary techniques, and parent and child communication skills.
• Facilitates informal and formal community networks to build positive relationships and reduce social isolation.
• Develops relationships with local community and military installation officials and organizations that can maximize program effectiveness.
• Utilizes community-based services and formal and informal community networks to provide concrete support for families who may be in crisis.
• Utilizes 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.
• Keeps tracking system up to date with case status.
• Participates in monthly conference calls and annual training events.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must have 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.
• 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.
• Must have home visitation experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Skills and Attributes

• Working knowledge of basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel programs.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for in-person and telephone interactions.
• Ability to work under time pressure and rapidly for long periods to meet deadlines.

Work Environment and Travel

• Ability to travel as needed and adhere to AFSC travel policies and procedures.
• Must be able to enter private homes that may or may not provide easy access for those with physical disabilities.
• Position requires ability to transport self from office locations to private homes, other offices, and facilities where training and other program activities occur.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $58,440 to $93,500. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors. This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including a broad range of health, life, voluntary, and other benefits and perks.

Key skills/competency

• Home Visitation
• Child Welfare
• Family Support
• Clinical Assessment
• Crisis Intervention
• Community Resources
• Parenting Education
• Relationship Building
• Confidentiality
• Client Advocacy