DVI Counselor/Advocate - Full Time Wailuku

Parents And Children Together • Wailuku, HI

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About The Position

Parents And Children Together is a statewide organization serving Hawaii’s children, individuals, and families. Its Family Peace Centers teach non-violent problem-solving skills to families experiencing adult aggression and behavioral dysfunction, with an emphasis on partnership, equality, and respect. The Counselor/Advocate provides advocacy, crisis counseling, case management, and support services to domestic violence and sex trafficking victims/survivors, offenders, and child sex abuse victims. Services are provided in the office and at other off-site locations as needed. The role is directly supervised by the Program Supervisor and coordinates with internal and external service partners as needed. The position is regular full-time and non-exempt, based in Wailuku, Hawaii, with a flexible work environment. Compensation is $22.49 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Two years of experience and training working with families affected by domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license, maintained throughout employment.
• Daily access to an automobile.
• Proof of no-fault insurance, maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and complete intakes and assessments according to agency and program procedures.
• Plan and facilitate domestic violence intervention groups as assigned.
• Plan and provide individual counseling, case management, outreach, visitation, crisis intervention, home visits, and advocacy as assigned.
• Attend to the safety of survivors and children as assigned.
• Maintain timely and accurate records; input data and eHana information; process payments; and complete court reporting for clients enrolled in the component program.
• Collaborate with staff, community members, clients, and client collaterals on issues related to client services and program activities.
• Respond to information requests from clients, client collaterals, and community members as assigned.

Benefits

• 21 paid vacation days, 12 paid sick days, and 14 paid holidays.
• Medical coverage through Kaiser or UHA.
• 401(k) or Roth plan with a 4% employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cell phone and internet subsidy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level