Trauma-Focused Outreach Specialist - Full-Time

ADP, Inc.; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Child & Family Service in Wailuku, HI is seeking an Outreach Specialist to conduct community outreach and screening for trauma and mental health concerns, providing information, referral services and linkages as needed.

The role involves informal lay counseling, prioritizing individuals and families affected by disasters, with a focus on accessibility and collaboration across diverse communities.

Qualifications

• High school, plus additional courses or specialized training at business or community college, or other formal training facility or program.
• Over one year, up to two years of experience.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and trauma-informed crisis response and stabilization.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse social, economic, ethnic/racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Flexible work schedule to promote accessibility to service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and screening for trauma and mental health concerns.
• Provide information and referral services and linkages as appropriate.
• Offer informal lay counseling as needed.
• Prioritize individuals and families affected by natural disasters.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis response

Effective communication

Diversity sensitivity

Community outreach

Education

High school + apprenticeship/training

Job description

Child & Family Service in Wailuku, HI is seeking an Outreach Specialist to conduct community outreach and screening for trauma and mental health concerns, providing information, referral services and linkages as needed.

The role involves informal lay counseling, prioritizing individuals and families affected by disasters, with a focus on accessibility and collaboration across diverse communities.