DVI Counselor/Advocate - Full Time Wailuku

Parents And Children; Wailuku (HI); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

Medical coverage

401K

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Phone/internet subsidy

Job summary

Parents And Children Together in Wailuku, Hawaii seeks a Counselor/Advocate to provide advocacy, crisis counseling, and case management for domestic violence and related victims. Services occur in-office and off-site with supervisory guidance.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, group planning, individual counseling, outreach, crisis intervention, and coordination with partners. Valid driver’s license and daily vehicle access are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Two years’ experience with families who have experienced domestic violence, child abuse or substance abuse.
• Valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy, crisis counseling, case management and support services.
• Deliver services in the office and other off-site locations as needed.
• Coordinate with program supervisor and external partners.
• Ensure safety of survivors and children and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Counseling

Advocacy

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

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

2 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.