Crisis Specialist II- MAUI TSN

Child & Family Service; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans

401(k)

Flexible spending

Floating holidays

Job summary

Child & Family Service in Maui, HI seeks a Crisis Specialist II to provide services to individuals and families referred by external agencies or self-referral, engaging them in assessments and service planning. The role requires strong communication and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualified candidates will hold a four-year college degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, and have 4–6 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Four-year college degree from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to individuals and families referred to the program from external agencies, internal programs, or self-referral.
• Engages individuals/families in services, conducts intake/assessments, and develops service plans and goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Diversity sensitivity

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Education

Bachelors in social work/psychology

Four-year college degree

Job description

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Crisis Specialist II- MAUI TSN

Temporary Status Non-Exempt Wailuku, HI, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1240

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

Provides services to individuals and families who are referred to the program from external agencies, internal programs, or the self-referral process. Engages individuals/ families in services. Conducts intake/assessments and develops individualized service plans and goals. Teaches and provides information on a wide variety of topics, including child development, stress management, parenting, nurturing and family life as indicated by family identified risk issues and needs. Provides linkage to community resources. Assists participants, through advocacy or concrete help, to negotiate systems to receive needed services. Provides transportation to medical, legal and social service appointments as needed and after consultation with supervisor. Ensures that the referral source is aware of families who cannot be located or who refuse services. Performs administrative tasks related to caseload such as progress notes, IPPs/service plans, mileage and miscellaneous reports in a timely manner. Maintains participant confidentiality at all times. This role is for14 hours per week.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution required

EXPERIENCE

• Over four years, up to and including six years

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• 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, and 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.

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 position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions. _________________________________________________________________________

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.