Specialist I-SSAT (FT)

Child & Family Service; Lihue, Northern (HI, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision/RX

401(k)

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

Child & Family Service seeks a Specialist I-SSAT (FT) to open and coordinate cases, contact participants regularly, and support goal setting. You will document encounters, assist in treatment plans, and arrange referrals while protecting confidentiality.

Requires a four-year college degree or equivalent experience; valid Hawaii driver’s license; willingness to travel; background check and First Aid completion. Competitive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Requires strong ability to collaborate with diverse disciplines and families.
• Demonstrates organized, detailed paperwork and case documentation.
• Experience working with children and families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open and manage program cases; initiate required forms.
• Contact participants for follow-ups and schedule appointments.
• Develop goals with participants and assist in treatment planning; provide referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Documentation

Rapport-building

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Four-year college degree or equivalent

Job description

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Specialist I-SSAT (FT)

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1214

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

Specialist I E Ala Hou

Initiates all necessary forms required by the program/CFS to open case. Contacts participants frequently for follow ups, and appointments schedule. Establishes participant rapport and trust and provides empathetic encouragement and support to participants. Help in developing a plan to energize participants to take action. In collaboration with participant, worker helps

encourage the development of goals, administers screens, assist in treatment plans, documents encounter, and may assist in any additional documentation required by program contract. Helps to operate groups and meet with participants individually. Maintains a list of collaborative contacts and community services pertinent to participant’s needs, including in-house staff and programs. Provides information and referral services to community resources and agencies. Provides participant transportation. Attends case conference with other disciplines or team members. Always maintains participant confidentiality. Participates in program/Agency staff meetings, meets with supervisor(s) on a regular basis, and attends training and other staff development activities, especially those required by programs contract.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Four-Year College Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency - general major. Requires basic knowledge or training in a specialized or technical field or trade, such as social work, professional accounting, finance, business administration, and marketing.
• Other: Four years related experience maybe substituted for bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE

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

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Skills in collaborating with other disciplines and agency personnel; demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Organized with good time management skills. Ability to complete extensive and detailed paperwork requirements.
• Experience in working with children and families
• Ability to engage and build rapport with participants.
• Willingness to reflective practice.
• Valid driver’s license, current no-fault coverage and DAILY 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 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 First Aid classes.

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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