Trauma-Informed Outreach Specialist

Child-; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Child & Family Service in Wailuku, HI seeks an Outreach Specialist to conduct community outreach and screen for trauma or mental health concerns. You will provide information/referrals and may offer informal counseling, prioritizing disaster-affected individuals and families.

Requirements include a high school education with additional coursework or training, a valid Hawaii driver’s license, and willingness to travel. This is a full-time, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed care and crisis response skills are required.
• Ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience responding to natural disasters and assisting survivors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and trauma/mental health screening.
• Provide information and referral services and linkages where appropriate.
• Offer informal lay counseling as needs identified, prioritizing disaster-affected individuals/families.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis response

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Disaster experience

Education

High school plus relevant coursework

Job description

Child & Family Service in Wailuku, HI seeks an Outreach Specialist to conduct community outreach and screen for trauma or mental health concerns. You will provide information/referrals and may offer informal counseling, prioritizing disaster-affected individuals and families.

Requirements include a high school education with additional coursework or training, a valid Hawaii driver’s license, and willingness to travel. This is a full-time, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package.