Zeiders Enterprises Woodbridge , VA 22191
Posted 7 days ago
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Job Title: New Parent Support Specialist (Registered Nurse)
Summary
Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. is seeking candidates for a New Parent Support Specialist to support the US Army IMCOM Family Advocacy Support Services contract.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Identify and report suspected child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse and PSB-CY
Conduct crisis intervention and coordination of referrals for services as needed
Educate personnel on effective responses for child abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and PSB-CY
Assess developmental milestones and refer for indicators of special needs or developmental delays
Asses parental capacity for problem-solving, building and sustaining trusting relationships, and seeking help when necessary
Promote developmentally appropriate parenting skills and disciplinary techniques, and parent and child communication skills
Facilitate informal and formal community networks to build positive relationships and reduce social isolation.
Engage and support the service member's role in childrearing especially during separations due to deployment and other military operations
Apply 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
Recommend improvements to correct deficiencies
Participate in and support meetings, conferences, and forums to promote customer and other external activities
Other duties as assigned
Required Education and/or Experience Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Nursing
An unrestricted license in one of the States or U.S. territories as a Registered Nurse
Minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in child abuse or domestic abuse, or maternal or child health, or medical social work
Experience identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse and PSB-CY
Experience conducting crisis intervention and coordination of referrals for services when applicable.
Experience with Shaken Baby Syndrome, sudden unexplained infant death, and safe sleeping environments
Understanding of postpartum depression and other mental health issues impacting maternal-child health
Understanding of the role of attachment in the social-emotional development of children and strategies for enhancing bonding and attachment
Ability to assess developmental milestones and referral procedures for indicators of special needs or developmental delays
Experience assessing and strengthening adaptation to parenthood,parental capacity for problem-solving, building and sustaining trusting relationships, and seeking help when necessary
Experience promoting developmentally appropriate parenting skills and disciplinary techniques, and parent and child communication skills
Experience utilizing community-based services and formal and informal community networks to provide concrete support for families who may be in crisis and reduce social isolation
Understand strategies to engage and support the service member's role in childrearing especially during separations due to deployment and other military operations
Ability to apply 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
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and business automation equipment
Understanding of military culture and lifestyle
Ability to travel 10% of the time
Must pass a pre-employment background check and Government Security Check
Preferred Qualifications
Other Skills and Abilities
This position requires access to U.S. Government facilities and systems. U.S. Citizenship, a valid driver's license, transportation, and auto insurance are required.
The employee must be physically and mentally able to perform all contractual duties, which may include transporting, lifting and setting up displays, and standing and walking during activities that involve domestic abuse, child abuse and neglect, and PSB-CY prevention and response activities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Problem Solving
Physical Demands: Works in office areas. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. The NPSN Uses a personal computer, telephones, copiers, printers, and other office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range: $50,000-$75,000
PLEASE NOTE: The Zeiders pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Zeiders Enterprises