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 early intervention services that include maternal and infant health education, parent and child bonding techniques, positive parenting practices, child development, and child safety education. NPSP services include support to each family's unique circumstances.
Duties
Provides support services primarily through home visitation designed to provide psychosocial and educational support and training to expectant parents and parents with children from birth to 3 years of age who are identified as at-risk for child abuse and neglect. 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. Recommends and develops effective service plans based on areas of need and/or risk determined through screening and assessment tools. Collaborates with the family and appropriate agencies to develop methods to achieve prescribed goals and enhance successful parenting. Provides narrative summaries and updates to service plans showing case progress and plan of action.
Implements Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and/or CNIC New Parent Support Program (NPSP) standardized home visitation curriculum designed to build and enhance strengths that individuals and families bring to the parenting role. Provides parenting education and coaching via home visitation or in a classroom setting to include: positive parenting skills, promoting a healthy pregnancy, promoting positive parent-child attachment behaviors, recognizing newborn infant cues/behaviors, understanding behavior through the lens of child development and promoting overall healthy family functioning.
When deemed appropriate, serves as a consultant for Clinical Case Staff Meeting {CCSM) cases that involve families with children from birth to three years of age.
Provides education and training for CAPS/MTF staff, local commands, and community on topics such as mission and goals of NPSP program, child abuse and neglect, family violence dynamics, and other related subjects as appropriate.
Markets the NPSP through a variety of venues including but not limited to participating in orientation briefings, creating brochures to provide information on the NPSP, participation in special events such as Child Abuse Prevention month and Domestic Violence Awareness month.
Establishes close liaison with local military and community agencies or groups who can provide appropriate preventive intervention to selected military families.
Functions as Case Manager for assigned clients of New Parent Support 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.
Provides information and referrals to available military and civilian community resources regarding maternal, paternal and infant health, child and family safety.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Ability to work a flex schedule where advanced notice was provided for scheduled program specific outreach efforts or events.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a current state driver's license
- Obtain and maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance
- Must Complete a criminal history background check and childcare national agency check with no adverse information or feedback received.
Qualifications
- Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of concepts, principles, methods and techniques used by Clinical Counselors acquired through completion of a degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree.
OR
- Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of concepts, principles, methods and techniques used by social workers which they acquired through completion of a degree from an accredited school.
OR
- Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of concepts, principles, and methods of the patient care field sufficient to perform difficult but well-precedented assignments assessing the condition of patients, providing care, and advising on healthcare needs which they acquired through completion of a degree from an accredited school.
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 positive parenting practices, child development, and theories of attachment.
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 evidence-informed parenting curriculums and service delivery models.
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 could affect 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.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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
Personnel who provide social work/LPC/LMFT services as part of the NPSP shall have:
- A current, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling independently,
- At least 2 years of direct experience in the prevention, intervention, or treatment of child abuse or domestic abuse, or the provision of maternal or child health support services.
Registered nurses providing nursing services as part of the NPSP shall:
- Have at least a bachelor's degree in nursing
- Have a current unrestricted license in one of the States or U.S. territories
- Have at least 2 years of direct experience in child abuse or domestic abuse, maternal or child health, community health, or mental health.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Résumé
- Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)
- Proof of Professional Licensure: Provide Copy of License
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
- If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
- If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
- If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/24/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Next steps
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position
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