Domestic Violence Specialist II TSN - Molokai DVSF (TSN)

Child & Family Service•Kaunakakai, HI

28d

About The Position

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.

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.
Over two years, up to and including four years.
Two years of experience providing domestic violence services required.
Knowledge and experience in the area of building healthy relationships.
Excellent assertive communication skills.
Ability to diffuse potentially hostile clients.
Basic skills and experience in facilitating groups.
Awareness of cultural and gender bias/issues.
Requires contact with offenders and/or an aggressive (high risk) population.
This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.
Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated.
Requires contacts both inside and outside the organization in order to furnish or obtain information and/or provide participant services. Normal courtesy, tact and discretion required.

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