Family Strengthening Specialist I - In-Home & Community

Child & Family Service; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Child & Family Service in Lihue, Hawaii is seeking a Family Strengthening Services Specialist I to provide support to families identified as low-risk. This role involves outreach, home visits, conducting assessments, and connecting families with community resources. A Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required, along with at least one year of related experience.

The specialist will deliver parenting education and maintain communication with referral sources, ensuring timely documentation and confidentiality of client information. This position may also require flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with families experiencing child abuse and neglect issues.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and home visiting services to assigned families.
• Conduct intake and comprehensive family assessments.
• Deliver education and coaching on parenting and family functioning.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information.

Skills

Knowledge of child growth and development

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with diverse families

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

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30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1188

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

Family Strengthening Services Specialist I

Position Summary
The Family Strengthening Services Specialist I provides short-term, in-home and community-based support to families identified as low-risk and referred through Child Welfare Intake (CWI), Child Welfare Services (CWS), or Voluntary Case Management (VCM). This role focuses on engaging families, strengthening parenting skills, and connecting families to resources to promote stability and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and home visiting services to assigned families
• Conduct intake and comprehensive family assessments to identify strengths, needs, and risk factors
• Engage families in developing Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) and service goals
• Deliver education and coaching on parenting, child development, stress management, nurturing relationships, and family functioning
• Connect families to appropriate community resources and support services
• Advocate for families and assist them in navigating systems to access needed services
• Provide transportation to medical, legal, and social service appointments, as appropriate and with supervisory approval
• Maintain communication with referral sources regarding family participation, including cases where families cannot be located or decline services
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including progress notes, service plans, mileage logs, and required reports
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information in accordance with agency policies and professional standards

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Four-Year College Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Other (Specify): Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution required.

EXPERIENCE

• Over one year, up to and including two years
• Other (Specify): A minimum of 1 year experience working with families experiencing child abuse and neglect issues .

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, 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, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport family, 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.

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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.