Child Life Specialist jobs in Hawaii

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

• Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and/or Program Director, the Life Skills Specialist II utilizes an evidence based curriculum model to serve their participants by providing support and conducting activities that emphasize ending the cycle of poverty and making good choices for youth and parents. Services and activities include job readiness, financial literacy, career exploration, career counseling, mentoring, case management, and summer youth and young adults' employment.
• Conducts screening, intake, and assessments, orients participant and/or their families to program. Develops a participant driven service plan which may include Job Readiness, and Financial Literacy. LSS II delivers strengths-based and trauma-informed care based on program curriculum, philosophy, and agency and funder requirements. Appropriately and selectively utilizes a broad variety of skills and techniques to engage participant in services.
• Performs required administrative tasks related to case load, such as electronic records correspondence, reports, and maintaining of case records in a timely manner.

• Work collaboratively with participant, family, and community agencies to support participant in their service planning. Reviews service/treatment plans with participants at specified intervals and amends as needed to reflect participants changing needs. Works collaboratively with participant and their support system as needed for service/treatment plan review and follow up.

• This position requires a flexible availability to conduct program services. The duties are not limited to the office, the LSS II is expected to meet participants in their home or surrounding community to meet their needs. This could include providing transportation for a participant on occasion using a personal or agency vehicle as needed.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• High school plus additional training equal to 2 years of college requires knowledge of a specialized field or may lead to licensing (data processing, accounting, human services), or formalized apprenticeship program. For example, certified substance abuse counselor, bookkeeper, etc.
• Other: "Lived experience" preferred. Experience with accessing support services similar to those of our participants. Ex. Government assistance (medical, financial, housing).

EXPERIENCE

• Over six months, up to and including one year.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Provide life skills utilizing an evidence base model to guide and coach in a variety of subject matters to youth ages 6-23 of age and their parents. Participates in implementing a trauma-informed approach to services that promotes relationship building, pro-social behaviors, cooperative learning, self-help skills, academic achievement, employment, and strengthening daily living skills within an academic environment. Assisting young and their parents in identifying personal barriers to independence through collaborative assessment of their life skills, employment skills, and personal development needs, and assist families with developing attainable short and long-term goals for skills development, strategies for meeting these goals, and an action plan for implementation.

• Preferred Experience:

  • Experience working with community resources in alignment with an evidence based curriculum.

  • Experience with accessing support services similar to those of our participants. Ex. Government assistance (medical, financial, housing)

• Preferred Knowledge:
  • Case Management Practices
  • Effective communication
  • Familiar with community resources
  • Knowledge of and experience in working with poverty stricken population.
• Required knowledge and experience:
  • Able to de-escalate and respond to crisis situations as needed.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse social, economic, ethnic/racial, and cultural backgrounds; ability to establish effective working relationships with participants and their family.
  • Commitment to family centered, strengths based, community-based services.
  • Valid Hawaii drivers license, a clear drivers abstract. Current no-fault insurance.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and protective services central registry check; continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.
  • Requires regular contacts both inside and outside the organization in order to furnish or obtain information and/or provide participant services. Normal courtesy, tact, and discretion required.

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 use of agency vehicle to transport clients, 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 CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPR, First Aid, AED classes.
• Requires contacts both inside and outside the organization in order to furnish or obtain information and/or provide client services. Normal courtesy, tact and discretion required.

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.