MAJOR DUTIES
Parenting Education & Support Services (50%)
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.
Develops strategies that will enhance and support the needs and parenting challenges of fathers and their parent/child relationship. Conducts fatherhood outreach efforts while collaborating with military and civilian stakeholders.
Facilitates interactive playgroup to help teach parents about developmentally appropriate play and help children improve their social, cognitive and motor skills. 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.
Training & Community Liaison (20%)
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.
Upon supervisory approval and when appropriate, participates in command briefings/trainings to all levels of command, community agencies, and community members.
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.
Coordinates and collaborates with local military, civilian, and professional organizations on related cases and program efforts.
Coordinates and facilitates annual Child Abuse Prevention awareness activities and campaigns.
Case Management and Record Keeping (20%)
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.
Recruit for eligible active-duty families, specifically single parents, and families with children from birth to 3 years of age, 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 and few protective factors.
Maintain electronic case record IAW prescribed policy and guidance. Collaborates with other members of the program, Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention Services (CAPS) staff, and medical/community facilities personnel to identify appropriate service provisions for 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.
Performs data entry for various program services database.
Major Duties Continued under Qualifications.
Duties Continued:
Screening & Assessment (10 %)
Identifies families that are experiencing problems and stressors associated with military life and may be considered "at risk" for child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse.
Conducts screenings and assessments to ascertain family dynamics that may warrant support services.
Conducts screenings to assess for postpartum depression, early child development milestones, and unhealthy parenting attitudes and beliefs.
Assesses the developmental status of children in participant families and refers them to appropriate agencies and community resources.
Professional Knowledge Required by the Position
The duties and responsibilities of the position require either the;
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, lifestyles, 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 develop and sustain partnerships with other military and civilian family/health service providers.
Ability to sustain positive engagement with military and civilian partners and stakeholders.
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
Ability to develop, implement and deliver training, parenting education and coaching.
Other Requirements/Qualifications
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 the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, SF85P. Must successfully complete a criminal history background check with no adverse information or feedback received. Child Care National Agency Check & Inquiry (CNACI) background check is required. FFSC personnel are not permitted to provide services to minor children until this condition is met.
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. 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.
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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.
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The following documents are required at the time of application:
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 10/18/2024 to receive consideration.
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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.
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Management reserves the right to consider and make additional hiring selections, for this specific position, from the certified list of eligible candidates within 90 days of the closing date of this job announcement.
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The following documents are required at the time of application:
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.
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