Specialist I VCM-Kauai (PT)

Job Description

Job Description

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: H umility, O wnership, P erseverance, E ngagement

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 provides case management services to families who are referred by Child Welfare Services (CWS) at moderate/moderately high risk of child abuse and neglect. Shares concerns of the CWS report with the family while maintaining confidentiality of the reporter. Conducts intake services, completes assessments, monitors service referrals, and individual/group services. Responsible for developing Individualized Program Plans and Family Partnership Plans with the participants/family. Must complete and maintain documentation in accordance with CWS procedures including entering and keeping current all case information by emailing CPSS transfer log to the VCL in a timely manner for input into CPSS. This position may also input logs directly into the SHAKA system. 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE

• Over one year, up to and including two years relevant experience. 

Other: 

• Experience requirement may be waived if direct services can be provided under the close supervision of personnel with, a Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution and a minimum of 2 years experience. Close supervision includes recommended actions and the review and approval of reports.
• Case management experience preferred

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Experience in working with parents/caretakers who harmed their children or threatened their children with harm and children who experienced harm or were threatened with harm and who experienced trauma and loss.
• Experience in working with domestic violence, substance abuse, and permanency issues.
• Knowledge of child growth, development and behavior. 
• Knowledge of positive parenting practices. 
• Knowledge of case management and advocacy practices and techniques. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. 
• 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.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport participant, 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

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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.