DVI Counselor/Advocate - Full Time Honolulu

Parents And Children Together; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 Paid Vacation Days

12 Paid Sick Days

14 Paid Holidays

Medical Coverage Kaiser/UHA

401K or Roth with 4% Match

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Cell phone/internet subsidy

Job summary

Parents And Children Together invites applications for a Counselor/Advocate in Honolulu. You will provide advocacy, counseling and support to survivors and families, under supervision. The role involves intake assessments, group facilitation, and direct services including crisis intervention and case management.

The position emphasizes partnership, equality and respect, with opportunities to work across programs and collaborate with staff and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
• Two years’ experience with families affected by domestic violence, child abuse, neglect or substance abuse required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy, counseling, and support to survivors, offenders, and children in the program.
• Plan and conduct intake assessments and facilitate domestic violence intervention groups.
• Deliver individual counseling, case management, outreach, crisis intervention and home visits.
• Ensure safety of survivors and maintain accurate records including data entry and court reporting.
• Collaborate with staff and community members to address client needs.

Skills

Counseling

Advocacy

Case management

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Parents And Children Together is a statewide company that works with Hawaii’s children, individuals, and families to create safe and promising futures. Our vision is for Hawaii to be a peaceful, safe, and vibrant community with opportunities for all to fulfill their dreams. Our company culture is deeply embedded by our Core Values of Respect, Collaboration, Informed Approach, Excellence, Holistic Care and Future Focused.

If our mission and core values resonate with you, please consider us an organization to join. You’ll be joining one of Hawaii Business Magazine’s recognized Best Places to Work recipient for 2026 and for the previous 12 years.

Job Title:

Counselor/Advocate

Location/Work Status:

Honolulu, Hawaii with flexible work environment

Job Type:

Regular Full Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation:

$22.05/hour with competitive benefits package

• 21 Paid Vacation Days, 12 Paid Sick Days, and 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical Coverage through Kaiser or UHA – you chose the best option for your family
• 401K or Roth with 4% Employer Match
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Cell phone and internet subsidy

Summary of Program and Position:

Family Peace Centers teach non-violent problem-solving skills for families struggling with adult aggression and behavioral dysfunction, emphasizing partnership, equality and respect among families.

The Counselor Advocate is responsible for providing advocacy, counseling, and support services to domestic violence survivors, offenders and/or children exposed to domestic violence participating in the FPC program. This position is under the direct supervision of Program Supervisor.

• Plans, conducts, and completes intake/assessments in accordance with agency and program procedures.
• Plans and facilitates a variety of domestic violence intervention groups, as designated.
• Plans and provides individual counseling, case management, outreach, visitation, crisis intervention, home visits, and/or advocacy, as designated.
• Attends to the safety of survivors and children, as designated.
• Assures timely maintenance of accurate record keeping, data input, eHana input, payment processing and court reporting on clients enrolled in the component program.
• Works collaboratively with other staff, community members, clients, and client collaterals to address issues related to client services and program activities.
• Responds to requests for information from clients, client collaterals and community members, as designated.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Social Work, Psychology, or related field, required.
• Two (2) years’ experience and training working with families who have experienced domestic violence, child abuse and neglect or substance abuse, or related field required.

Other:

• Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Has daily access to an automobile.
• Possesses and maintains proof of no-fault insurance.