Youth Specialist

3 days ago


'Ewa Beach, United States Child and Family Service Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Specialist I to join our team at Child & Family Service. As a Specialist I, you will play a critical role in providing project-based cultural learning opportunities to engage youth through connections with universal Hawaiian values such as aloha.

Key Responsibilities
  • Screen, intake, and assess youth and their families to develop youth and family driven service plans based on strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate services.
  • Facilitate groups, develop service plans, and work with youth, families, referring agencies, designated schools, and other community members to engage youth in services.
  • Provide crisis de-escalation, conduct aftercare and discharge planning, and follow-ups with youth and families after discharge to ensure continued support.
  • Represent the program in community organizations and events, and participate in project-based cultural learning community workdays to support the engagement and participation of youth and families.
  • Perform required administrative tasks related to caseload, such as progress notes, correspondence, reports, and maintaining of case records in a timely manner.
Requirements
  • Associate's Degree in social work, marriage/family therapy, education, counseling, psychology, behavioral science, human development, family resources, or related human service field.
  • Over two years of experience in working with at-risk youth, group counseling, and culturally-appropriate and diverse interventions.
  • Awareness of culture, gender bias, and issues; ability to de-escalate and respond to crisis situations as needed.
  • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and in off-site locations as needed, including home visits and other community locations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with Native Hawaiian values such as aloha, 'akahai, lokahi, 'olu'olu, ha'aha'a, ahonui, etc.
  • Knowledge of Case Management Practices, community resources, and culturally relevant resources and community programs.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about working with at-risk youth and families, and are committed to providing high-quality services, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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