Family Advocate -Kauai EHS (FT)

Child-; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Birthday floating holiday

16 paid holidays annually

Job summary

Child & Family Service in Lihue, HI, seeks a full-time Family Advocate for Kauai EHS to connect families with community resources, coordinate developmental assessments, and provide supportive services.

Under supervision, you will assist with ERSEA, Education and Health requirements; requires a Hawaii driver’s license, willingness to travel island-wide, and CPR/First Aid certification. Education: high school plus two years of college; Experience: six months to one year in human services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with two years of college-equivalent training.
• Over six months to one year of experience in human services.
• CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire.
• Ability to work as a team member with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide families with linkages to community resources.
• Coordinate developmental assessments and supportive services.
• Assist families with ERSEA, Education and Health requirements.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Education

High school + 2 years college

Job description

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Family Advocate -Kauai EHS (FT)

Full Time Lihue, HI, US

18 days ago Requisition ID: 1239

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

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Family Advocate is primarily responsible for providing families with linkages to community resources, developmental assessments and supportive services to families in the program, ERSEA , Education, and Health requirements

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• High school plus additional training equal to 2 years of college, which 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, etc.

EXPERIENCE

• Over six months, up to and including one year

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Two years experience in human services field and work with children and families preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Able to work flexible hours to meet families’ schedules, including evenings and weekends.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal 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 First Aid classes.

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.