Specialist I (PAL) Full-time

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development 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.

OUR MISSION

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural 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, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-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 informal counseling and individual and group skill- building for at-risk youth. The Program specialist I conducts an assessment of each 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

• Four-Year College Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency - general major. Requires basic knowledge or training in a specialized or technical field or trade, such as social work, professional accounting, finance, business administration, and marketing.
  • High School diploma with five (5) years of experience may substitute for a four-year college degree.

EXPERIENCE

• Over six months, up to and including one year

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate, coordinate groups of individuals for engaging group activities. Basic understanding and competency regarding Hawaiian host culture and various cultures represented in Hawaii.

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 personal 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 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.

At Child & Family Service, we value and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 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.