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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: 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, enhance the knowledge and skills for healthy relationships that can provide safe, nurturing environments for children to prevent family violence. Provide activities and services including 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.

• Provides effective, timely and confidential services for Families who 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 and neglect and domestic abuse.
• Assesses developmental milestones and referral procedures for indicators of special needs or developmental delays.
• Assesses and strengthening adaptation to parenthood.
• Assesses and strengthening 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 and 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 that can 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 for, assessing, and addressing protective and risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect using a strengths-based Family centered developmental approach.
• Keeps tracking system up to date with case status.
• Participates in monthly conference calls and annual training events.

General Job Information

Title New Parent Support Home Visitor - Fort Wainwright, AK

Grade 22

Salary Range Salary Minimum: $50,225 Salary Maximum: $75,335

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity