Family Advocate

20 hours ago

Lihue, United States Child and Family Services Full time

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development 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.

OUR MISSION

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural 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, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Family Advocate is primarily responsible for providing families with linkages to community resources, creating and following up on family assessments and supportive services to families in the program, ERSEA , Education, and Health requirements

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

  • High school Diploma. Must be willing to purse Family Service Worker certification upon hire.

EXPERIENCE

  • Six months plus. Two years experience in human services field and work with children and families preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.Ability to work as a team member. Able to work flexible hours to meet families' schedules, including evenings and weekends. Driving requirements.
  • Two years experience in human services field and work with children and families preferred.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

  • Good interpersonal skills.

  • CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire.

  • Ability to work as a team member.

  • Able to work flexible hours to meet families' schedules, including evenings and weekends.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport clients, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.

At Child & Family Service, we value and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 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.

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