LCSW New Parent Support Professional (on-site/license can be from any US State)
Core
Provide support to military families with expectant parents and children from birth to 3 years old, focusing on adaptation to military life, healthy relationships, and preventing family violence.
Role type
Clinical social worker (home visitation)
Builds
Parenting programs, respite care, supervised play time, and crisis support for at-risk families
Domain
Military family support / Child welfare / Social work
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
child abuse assessment, domestic violence intervention, developmental milestone assessment, home visitation, case management, community resource coordination, risk factor screening, strengths-based family-centered approach
Preferred skills
maternal or child health experience, medical social work background
Technologies
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, general office equipment
Responsibilities
Identify and report suspected child abuse and neglect; assess parental capacity and problem-solving skills; facilitate community networks to reduce social isolation; maintain tracking systems for case status; conduct home visits to private residences; transport self between office and home locations; participate in monthly conference calls and annual training events.