Case Manager PPYM-OAHU (FT)

Child & Family Service•Ewa Beach, HI

12d•$0 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

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 The Case Manager for the Positive Pathways Youth Mentoring Program works under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and collaborates closely with Mentors to provide guidance, encouragement, and positive support to youth who are at risk of, or recovering from, substance use, involvement with the juvenile justice system, or other life challenges. Through a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach, the Case Manager helps youth build resilience, strengthen social and emotional skills, and achieve personal, academic, and recovery-related goals. This role is responsible for conducting outreach, screening, intake, and comprehensive assessment activities while ensuring youth and families are effectively engaged in services. The Case Manager develops individualized, youth and family-driven service plans that reflect participants' strengths, needs, and goals, and coordinates appropriate services and resources to support positive outcomes. Using evidence-based practices and culturally responsive interventions, the Case Manager provides ongoing case management, advocacy, support, and care coordination for youth and their families. This position works collaboratively with program staff, schools, community partners, and service providers to create a safe, supportive environment that promotes accountability, growth, and self-sufficiency. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving youth and families, possesses strong assessment and case management skills, and is committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services that empower young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. This position includes community-based activities, school visits, home visits, and office-based services. Flexibility is required, as occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary to meet the needs of youth and their families.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional courses or specialized training at business or community college, or other formal training facility or program.
Ability to understand and carry out assigned duties effectively.
Knowledge of stenography, office routines, elementary accounting procedures; data entry and basic computer skills.
Over two years, up to and including four years of experience.
Two years' experience working with at-risk youth, preferably youth who have been involved with the juvenile justice system.
Valid Hawaii driver's license.
Clear driver's abstract.
Willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
Subject to a criminal background investigation.
Must be able to complete CPR, CPI and/or van driving training if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Knowledge of a specialized field or may lead to licensing (human services), or formalized apprenticeship program preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach, screening, intake, and comprehensive assessment activities.
Ensure youth and families are effectively engaged in services.
Develop individualized, youth and family-driven service plans that reflect participants' strengths, needs, and goals.
Coordinate appropriate services and resources to support positive outcomes.
Provide ongoing case management, advocacy, support, and care coordination for youth and their families.
Work collaboratively with program staff, schools, community partners, and service providers to create a safe, supportive environment that promotes accountability, growth, and self-sufficiency.
Participate in the implementation of a trauma-informed approach to education and behavior management, that promotes relationship building, pro-social behaviors, cooperative learning, self-help skills, academic achievement, and strengthening daily living skills within an academic environment.