Specialist I (Full-time)-KAUAI

Family Strengthening Services Specialist I

Position Summary
The Family Strengthening Services Specialist I provides short-term, in-home and community-based support to families identified as low-risk and referred through Child Welfare Intake (CWI), Child Welfare Services (CWS), or Voluntary Case Management (VCM). This role focuses on engaging families, strengthening parenting skills, and connecting families to resources to promote stability and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and home visiting services to assigned families
• Conduct intake and comprehensive family assessments to identify strengths, needs, and risk factors
• Engage families in developing Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) and service goals
• Deliver education and coaching on parenting, child development, stress management, nurturing relationships, and family functioning
• Connect families to appropriate community resources and support services
• Advocate for families and assist them in navigating systems to access needed services
• Provide transportation to medical, legal, and social service appointments, as appropriate and with supervisory approval
• Maintain communication with referral sources regarding family participation, including cases where families cannot be located or decline services
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including progress notes, service plans, mileage logs, and required reports
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information in accordance with agency policies and professional standards

• Four-Year College Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, social work, psychology, or related field.

• Over one year, up to and including two years
• Other (Specify): A minimum of 1 year experience working with families experiencing child abuse and neglect issues.

• Knowledge of child growth, development and behavior; positive parenting practices; case management and advocacy practices and techniques preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with families of diverse ethnic, cultural, socio-economic backgrounds and gender/sexual orientation. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required. Valid driver’s license, current no-fault insurance coverage, satisfactory driver’s abstract, access to an insured vehicle.

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport family, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island
• This position is subject to a criminal background investigation, and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.

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