On-site Home Visitor, LCSW/LMFT any state, RN/BSN, Fort Meade, Maryland
Magellan Health, Fort George Meade, MD, United States
Provide support to all eligible families with expectant parents and parents of children from birth to 3 years of age. This program seeks to support young military families, which directly contribute to military mission readiness, support family members’ adaptation to military life, and enhance the knowledge and skills for healthy relationships that can provide safe, nurturing environments for children, thereby preventing family violence. Activities and services include information and referrals, parenting programs, respite care for children, and supervised play time for children. 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.
Responsibilities
Provides effective, timely, and confidential services for families that 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, 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‑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 to 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, assessing, and addressing protective and risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect using a strengths‑based family‑centered developmental approach.
Keeps the tracking system up to date with case status.
Participates in monthly conference calls and annual training events.
General Job Information
On‑site Home Visitor, LCSW/LMFT any state, RN/BSN, Fort Meade, Maryland
Grade: 24
Work Experience Required: Child Welfare
Qualifications
Qualified candidates 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.
LCSWs: must possess a current, valid, unrestricted clinical license and a master’s degree in Social Work to practice independently.
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 the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Must have working knowledge of basic computer skills and be able to use Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel programs.
Must be able to operate general office equipment, including but not limited to: computer, phones, and related media and information devices on most or all workdays.
Ability to communicate and interact with others, both in person and by telephone to conduct business.
Can work effectively under time pressure.
Can work rapidly for long periods to meet deadlines.
Must be able to travel as needed and adhere to Air Force travel policies and procedures.
Must be able to enter private homes that may not provide easy access for those with physical disabilities or post‑recovery mobility.
Position requires ability to transport self from office locations to private homes, other offices, and facilities where training and other program activities occur.
Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco‑free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
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Responsibilities
Provides effective, timely, and confidential services for families that 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, 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‑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 to 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, assessing, and addressing protective and risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect using a strengths‑based family‑centered developmental approach.
Keeps the tracking system up to date with case status.
Participates in monthly conference calls and annual training events.
General Job Information
On‑site Home Visitor, LCSW/LMFT any state, RN/BSN, Fort Meade, Maryland
Grade: 24
Work Experience Required: Child Welfare
Qualifications
Qualified candidates 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.
LCSWs: must possess a current, valid, unrestricted clinical license and a master’s degree in Social Work to practice independently.
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 the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Must have working knowledge of basic computer skills and be able to use Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel programs.
Must be able to operate general office equipment, including but not limited to: computer, phones, and related media and information devices on most or all workdays.
Ability to communicate and interact with others, both in person and by telephone to conduct business.
Can work effectively under time pressure.
Can work rapidly for long periods to meet deadlines.
Must be able to travel as needed and adhere to Air Force travel policies and procedures.
Must be able to enter private homes that may not provide easy access for those with physical disabilities or post‑recovery mobility.
Position requires ability to transport self from office locations to private homes, other offices, and facilities where training and other program activities occur.
Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco‑free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
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