Copy of Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN)

Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a qualified Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN) to support the Department of the Air Force Family Advocacy Program at Spangdahlem, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany .

The FAN provides comprehensive home-based prevention services to eligible military families who are expecting a child or have children under four years of age, with a primary focus on preventing child and partner maltreatment.

The FAN serves as a member of the multidisciplinary FAP team and provides nursing expertise, case management, education, home visitation, prevention services, and family support.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive home-based prevention services to families participating in the New Parent Support Program (NPSP).
• Conduct home visits for NPSP families and provide nursing intervention in accordance with applicable maltreatment plans.
• Prioritize home visits for high-need and low-need NPSP clients based on established program priorities.
• Provide case management and coordinate services for assigned NPSP clients.
• Assess family needs and provide appropriate education, anticipatory guidance, referrals, and support.
• Provide education regarding child development, nutrition, parenting, attachment and bonding, family health, family violence dynamics, communication, and bereavement.
• Support FAP maltreatment cases and participate in multidisciplinary case coordination.
• Participate in Clinical Case Staffing, NPSP Case Staffing, Family Advocacy Committee meetings, and other required program activities.
• Collaborate with the MTF Chief Nurse regarding nursing standards, practice requirements, and integration into the MTF.
• Maintain current knowledge of maternal, child, family, and family-violence nursing practices.
• Provide briefings, reports, educational presentations, advocacy, and prevention support.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and participate in peer review and program compliance activities.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Clearance: Must be eligible for and maintain required privileging within the Military Treatment Facility
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination in accordance with applicable contract and government requirements
• Education, Licensure, and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution
• Must be a U. S. Registered Nurse (RN)
• Must maintain a current, unrestricted U. S. state nursing license
• Must not be under investigation for adverse action by the State Nursing Board
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required
• Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse, Maternal Child Health Nurse, or direct experience working with child abuse or domestic abuse
• Experience conducting home visits is highly encouraged

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to client homes and community locations
• Ability to work in office, clinical, and residential environments

Work Environment

• Work occurs in a combination of office, clinical, community, and client-home environments.

The position requires frequent interaction with families and may involve sensitive family circumstances

• Position Pay Range $82,000 — $108,000 USD
• About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients.

Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities.

It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture.

At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration.

No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak.

How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
• Disclaimer

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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