New Parent Support Home Visitor (Remote | US & International Locations)

Locations:

• New York (Albany)
• California (Bakersfield, San Diego)
• Maryland (Baltimore)
• Texas (Corpus Christi, Fort Worth)
• Mississippi (Gulfport)
• Florida (Jacksonville, Pensacola)
• Virginia (Norfolk)
• Louisiana (New Orleans)
• Washington (Seattle)
• Hawaii (Pearl Harbor)
• International: Bahrain, Guam, Japan (Sasebo, Yokosuka), Italy (Naples)

Position Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment & Screening: Assess expectant parents and parents of young children (under 3) for risk factors related to child abuse using Navy-specific screening tools.
• Home Visitation: Provide home visitation services to at-risk parents using the Nurturing Parenting Program to support healthy child development and prevent abuse.
• Information & Referral: Offer referrals to community resources for parents not identified as at-risk.
• Abuse Reporting: Report suspected child abuse or domestic violence to civilian authorities and the Family Advocacy Representative.
• Documentation & Data Entry: Ensure all home visitation services are documented in the Navy’s FFSMIS NPS Case Management System and maintain accurate data entry for tracking services.
• Family Support: Connect families to community and military resources for child development, health, and well-being.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, or related fields.
• Licensure (for nurses):
  • Active, unrestricted nursing license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years in social work, maternal/child health, child development, public health, or related fields.
• Other:
  • U.S. Citizenship with successful background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of military family support systems and community resources.
• Experience working with diverse populations, particularly families with young children.
• Familiarity with child abuse prevention programs and emergency preparedness.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of child development and maternal/child health.
• Ability to work independently in a home setting, manage time effectively, and handle sensitive family information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on providing empathetic, nonjudgmental support to diverse families.

Compensation:

Why Join Us?

About the Navy Fleet & Family Support Program (NFFSP):