Domestic Violence Specialist II TSN
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 Domestic Violence (DV) Specialist II is primarily responsible for providing direct services to participants who are involved in domestic/family violence working with a high-risk population due to the criminal nature of domestic violence. This role is 15 hours per week.
Requirements
- Four-Year College Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency - general major.
- Requires basic knowledge or training in a specialized or technical field or trade, such as social work, professional accounting, finance, business administration, and marketing.
- Two years of experience providing domestic violence services required.
- 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.
- Successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent assertive communication skills.
- Ability to diffuse potentially hostile clients.
- Awareness of cultural and gender bias/issues.
- Requires contact with offenders and/or an aggressive (high risk) population.
Responsibilities
- Providing direct services to participants who are involved in domestic/family violence.
- Working with a high-risk population due to the criminal nature of domestic violence.
- Building healthy relationships.
- Facilitating groups.
- Contacts both inside and outside the organization in order to furnish or obtain information and/or provide participant services.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Preventative health care paid time off
- Birthday floating holiday
- Volunteer floating holiday
- 16 Paid Holidays in a Year (17 in an Election Year)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans
- Opt-out incentive
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
