DVI Counselor/Advocate - Full Time Wailuku

Pacthawaii; Wailuku (HI); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Medical coverage

401K with employer match

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Cell phone/internet subsidy

Job summary

Parents And Children Together in Wailuku, HI seeks a Counselor/Advocate to provide advocacy, crisis counseling, and case management for domestic violence and related victims. Position includes office and off-site service delivery under supervision, with strong coordination with partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in related fields, plus a valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle to enable home visits and community outreach.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and crisis counseling to victims/survivors and offenders.
• Perform intake assessments and coordinate with partners for services.
• Conduct group and individual counseling, case management, and outreach as designated.
• Observe safety planning for survivors and children.
• Maintain accurate records including data entry, payments, and reporting.
• Collaborate with staff and community partners to address client needs.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Advocacy

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

eHana

Job description

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Family Peace Center 1.00 FTE Full-Time Wailuku, HI, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2506

Salary Range: $22.49 To $22.49 Hourly

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: Wailuku, Hawaii with flexible work environment

Job Type: Regular Full Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $22.49/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, crisis counseling, case management and support services to domestic violence and sex trafficking victims/survivors, offenders, and child sex abuse victims. Services are provided in the office and other off-site locations as needed. This position is under the direct supervision of Program Supervisor and coordinates with internal and external service partners as needed.

• 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.