Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN)

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Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive home-based prevention services to eligible families participating in the New Parent Support Program (NPSP). Prioritize home visits to high-need NPSP clients.

Requirements Summary

Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required based on contract requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution Licensure & Certifications: Must be a U.S.

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Responsibilities

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→Provide comprehensive home-based prevention services to eligible families participating in the New Parent Support Program (NPSP).
→Prioritize home visits to high-need NPSP clients.
→Conduct home visits and other contacts with low-need NPSP clients.
→Provide appropriate support to FAP maltreatment clients as directed.
→Establish and manage NPSP services while maintaining primary case management responsibility for assigned NPSP clients.
→Coordinate with the MTF Chief Nurse regarding nursing practice standards and integration into the MTF.
→Maintain current knowledge of maternal, child, family, and family-violence nursing practices.
→Participate in Clinical Case Staffing, NPSP Case Staffing, Family Advocacy Committee meetings, peer review, and other required program activities.
→Conduct home visits for families receiving NPSP services or nursing intervention pursuant to a maltreatment plan.
→Provide briefings, reports, education, advocacy, and NPSP support and marketing.
→Provide anticipatory guidance addressing child growth and development, nutrition, parenting, attachment and bonding, family health, family violence dynamics, problem solving, communication skills, and bereavement.
→Collaborate with FAP personnel to provide targeted prevention education and awareness activities.

Requirements

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Citizenship:
- U.S. citizenship is required based on contract requirements

Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution

Licensure & Certifications:
- Must be a U.S. Registered Nurse (RN)
- Must maintain a current, unrestricted U.S. state nursing license
- Must not currently be under investigation for adverse action by a State Nursing Board
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from either:
  - The American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS) (Course C) or the American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/BLS (Heart Saver) Course.
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Community Health Nurse, Maternal Child Health Nurse, or direct work experience with child abuse or domestic abuse
- Experience conducting in-home visits is highly encouraged

Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements, reflected of CDC guidelines, for diseases including Hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, influenza, and proof of a negative TB skin test. This requirement is for any Family Advocacy Program personnel working with MTFs and requires personnel to receive the annual influenza vaccination.

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!

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

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.