Summary

The primary purpose of the 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.

Duties

['Case Management & Record Keeping (50%) Identifies families that are experiencing problems & stressors associated with military life & may be considered "at risk" for child abuse & neglect and domestic abuse. Conducts screenings & assessments to ascertain family dynamics; determine if support services are warranted. Conducts screenings to assess for postpartum depression, early child development milestones, & unhealthy parenting attitudes & beliefs. Provides parenting education training/coaching in the intimate setting of the participants\' home. Provides in-office intervention services for eligible participants who due to mission readiness priorities or other confirmed situational issues are unable to participate in home visitation services. Provides evidenced based intervention strategies to enhance family resiliency, foster healthy parenting practices and skills, promote positive parent-child interactions & overall healthy family functioning. Provides information & referrals to available military & civilian community resources regarding maternal, paternal and infant health, child & family safety. Recruit for eligible active duty families, specifically single parents, families with children under the age of 4, dual military young families, fathers, parents whose overall score on the standardized screening instrument does not indicate risk but whose later assessment indicates the presence of high risk indicators & few protective factors. Parents receiving FAP services for an incident of child abuse or neglect who have had previous NPSP involvement. Recommends & develops effective service plans. Provide crisis intervention services to mitigate child & family safety concerns. Ensures that clients understand program release of information authorization & the limits of confidentiality. Functions as Case Manager for assigned clients of NPSP program to assist clients in meeting the following goals or needs: physical, mental, and educational individual/family needs in relation to pregnancy, early childhood development, and personal life skills. Maintain electronic case record IAW prescribed policy and guidance. Collaborates with other members of the program, Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention Services (CAPS) staff, & medical/community facilities personnel to identify appropriate service provisions for certain parents of infants who will benefit from prevention education and training in the areas of prenatal care, parenting skills, early childhood development, and parent/child interaction. Conducts standardized record keeping & performs quality assurance IAW established accreditation standard protocols for NPSP program. Performs data entry for various program services database. Training & Education (30%) Implements OSD and/or CNIC\'s NPSP standardized curriculum directed by guidance and policy; adhering to office Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Provides parenting education/coaching to individuals within their home & in a classroom setting. Develop strategies that will enhance and support the needs & parenting challenges of fathers & their parent/child relationship. Conducts fatherhood outreach efforts while partnering with military & civilian stakeholders. Facilitates parenting education groups that would enhance & healthy family\'s life skills groups. Provides education & training for CAPS/MTF staff, local commands, & community on topics such as mission & goals of NPSP program, child abuse & neglect, family violence dynamics, & other related subjects as appropriate. Facilitates interactive playgroup helps teach parents about developmentally appropriate play & helps children improve their social, cognitive & motor skills. Participates in command briefings/trainings to all levels of command, community agencies, & community members when appropriate upon supervisor\'s approval. When deemed appropriate serves as a consultant for CCSM cases that involve families with children under the age of 4. Markets program services to local military community. Establishes close liaison with local military & community agencies or groups who can provide appropriate preventive intervention. Coordinates & collaborates with local military, civilian, & professional organizations on related cases & program efforts. Coordinate & facilitates annual Child Abuse Prevention awareness activities & campaigns. Identification & Assessment (20%) Assesses the developmental status of children in participant families & refers them to appropriate agencies & community resources. Provides narrative summaries & updates to treatment plans showing case progress & plan of action. Crisis intervention skills are sometimes required, but will report to supervisor any unusual observations or assessments of situations that are deemed inappropriate. Maintains case files in accordance with local instructions, polices, and procedures using FFSMIS, which compiles statistics, documents work, and gathers program data in accordance with requirements.']

Qualifications

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 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 Navy's NPSP standardized service delivery model and evidenced based curriculum. Ability to promote and market NPSP through a variety of military and civilian stakeholder'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 can impact 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. 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.

Education

A bachelor's degree in one of the social sciences. AND Two year of specialized experience in a program of direct social welfare services that required the application of program policy and operations knowledge in providing social welfare services and/or assisting social workers.

Other information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.