Specialist I N OAHU- FT

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities.  Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

MISSION STATEMENT

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multicultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 16 Paid Holidays in a Year (17 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Out-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities! 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Specialist I position is primarily responsible for the operations of after school activities, planning, coordinating, leading and running of sessions. Facilitation of games, activities, and planning the schedules.  Coordinate and plan field trips and excursions. Maintain safety and procedural guidelines for crisis intervention. Planning and leading of family engagement, as well as the transportation of youth, informal counseling and individual and group skill- building for youth. The Program Specialist conducts screenings, and assessments of participant’s baseline skills- works with youth and family to create an individualized service plan. Coordinates with community resources to provide/facilitate cultural activities and programming to youth and their families. Provides information and referrals to families for additional services, as needed. Conducts outreach island-wide to identify potential partnerships and program participants. Works cooperatively as a member of an inert-disciplinary team. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree – human services or related field.
• Other (Specify): Four years related experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE

• Over two years, up to and including four years.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate, coordinate groups of individuals for engaging group activities.
• Experience providing one-on-one support to students facing academic challenges, behavioral issues, or personal struggles.
• Basic understanding and competency regarding Hawaiian host culture and various cultures represented in Hawaii.
• Respond to crises, such as emotional distress, bullying, or emergencies, and provide appropriate support and referrals to ensure students' safety and well-being.
• Collaborating with parents, teachers, and community providers, as well as good writing skills for documentation.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license and a clear driver's abstract and continued employment may be contingent on maintaining a clear driver’s abstract.
• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of agency vehicle to transport participants, 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.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPR, CPI and/or van driving training as such training is necessary to ensure ability/continued ability to perform essential functions of this job.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of First Aid classes.

At Child & Family Service, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We apply this to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, leave of absence and termination.