Family Advocate -Kauai EHS (FT)
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
Requirements
- High school plus additional training equal to 2 years of college, which requires knowledge of a specialized field or may lead to licensing, (data processing, accounting, human services), or formalized apprenticeship program. For example, certified substance abuse counselor, etc.
- Over six months, up to and including one year of experience
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Able to work flexible hours to meet families’ schedules, including evenings and weekends.
- Valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport clients, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
- 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 First Aid classes.
Nice To Haves
- Two years experience in human services field and work with children and families preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing families with linkages to community resources, developmental assessments and supportive services to families in the program, ERSEA, Education, and Health requirements
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
- Out-out incentive
- 401(k)
- flexible spending plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
