Lead Life Skills Specialist N

Child & Family Service•Ewa Beach, HI

2d•Onsite

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

Masters' Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
Knowledge of an advanced type.
Over two years, up to and including four years of experience.
Knowledge of interpersonal, behavioral and emotional difficulties associated with high-risk adolescents.
Temperament to work with and care for youth with emotional/behavioral problems.
Good communication skills.
Ability to think and react quickly and effectively during highly stressful and emotionally intense situations.
A valid Hawaii driver's license.
A clear driver's abstract.
Willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
Use of personal vehicle to transport participants, as needed.
Use of agency vehicle to transport participants, as needed.
Subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.
Successful completion of CPR, CPI and/or van driving training as such training is necessary to ensure ability/continued ability to perform essential functions of this job.
Successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated.
Successful completion of First Aid classes.
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

Assisting in the coordination of residential services.
Providing professional treatment and care to participants in the residential programs.
Providing quality youth care and close intensive supervision of youths in a residential treatment setting.
Providing a range of residential counseling and skills training services to youths and their families.
Tracking and reporting on youth’s treatment progress.
Providing peer leadership.
Serving as the primary staff responsible for a shift in addition to their regular Life Skills Specialist duties.
Providing clear and meaningful feedback to other members of the CBR staff.
Sharing observations and concerns regarding individual participants with staff.