Lead Life Skills Specialist N

ADP, Inc.; Ewa Beach (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Child & Family Service in Hawaii seeks a Lead Life Skills Specialist N to coordinate residential services and provide professional treatment to youths and families. The role emphasizes close supervision, peer leadership, and accurate progress reporting.

Requires a Masters' Degree and 2+ years of experience with high-risk youth, plus Hawaii driving clearance and travel as needed. Competitive benefits and a strong mission support the position.

Qualifications

• Masters' Degree from an accredited school and relevant knowledge.
• Experience with high-risk youth and behavioral needs.
• Ability to provide leadership and counseling in residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate residential services and provide professional treatment.
• Deliver youth care with close supervision and skills training.
• Track progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Act as shift lead and ensure safety and program quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Youth counseling

Crisis intervention

Rapid decision making

Communication

Education

Masters' Degree

Job description

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Lead Life Skills Specialist N

Oahu Full Time Ewa Beach, HI, US

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

The Lead Life Skills Specialist is responsible for assisting in the coordination of residential services and providing professional treatment and care to participants in the residential programs. The position provides quality youth care and close intensive supervision of youths in a residential treatment setting. In addition, this position is responsible for providing a range of residential counseling and skills training services to youths and their families, tracking and reporting on youth’s treatment progress and providing peer leadership. Serves as the primary staff responsible for a shift in addition to their regular Life Skills Specialist duties. Provides clear and meaningful feedback to other members of the CBR staff. Shares observations and concerns regarding individual participants with staff.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Masters' Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Requires knowledge of an advanced type.

EXPERIENCE

• Over two years, up to and including four years.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of interpersonal, behavioral and emotional difficulties associated with high-risk adolescents.
• Temperament to work with and care for youth with emotional/behavioral problems.
• Ability to think and react quickly and effectively during highly stressful and emotionally intense situations.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport participants, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of agency vehicle to transport participants, 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 CPR, CPI and/or van driving training as such training is necessary to ensure ability/continued ability to perform essential functions of this job.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of First Aid classes.
• Requires contacts both inside and outside the organization in order to furnish or obtain information and/or provide participant services. Normal courtesy, tact and discretion required.

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.