Life Skills Specialist I Overnight- FT

Child & Family Service•Ewa Beach, HI

1d•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 Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities! SUMMARY OF DUTIES Join Our Team as a Residential Youth Specialist! Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in a residential setting. As a Residential Youth Life Skills Specialist, you will: Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of young individuals. Work in a Supportive Environment: Work in a team that values collaboration and mutual support. Enjoy Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to enhance your skills. We Offer Flexibles Schedules: Most positions include a 4-day work week. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you! Supervised by the Lead Life Skills Specialists, and through a trauma-informed approach, the Life Skills Specialist supports the Treatment Team by providing direct supervision of youth during their daily routines, schooling, and therapeutic activities, which are designed to improve behavior and functioning to support the development of their independent and daily life skills outlined in youth treatment goals; and ensures youth are safe and are following handbook guidelines. Effectively communicates with program staff before, during and after shift changes. Administers medications to ensure compliance/accuracy as well as adverse reactions. May assist with life skills groups with youth. Takes youth to community outings and events as approved by Clinical Lead.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Completed or complete within three (3) months of hire a childcare worker training course that includes at least 50 hours of instruction.
Ability to understand and carry out assigned duties effectively.
Minimum of 2+ 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.
Valid Hawaii driver's license.
Clear driver's abstract.
Use of personal vehicle to transport participants, as needed.
Willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
Subject to a criminal background investigation.
Successful completion of CPR, CPI and/or van driving training.
Successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract mandated.
Successful completion of First Aid classes.

Nice To Haves

BA or actively, continuously pursuing BA.
Six months or less experience (This appears to contradict the 2+ years requirement, but is listed under 'EXPERIENCE').

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision of youth during daily routines, schooling, and therapeutic activities.
Improve behavior and functioning to support the development of independent and daily life skills outlined in youth treatment goals.
Ensure youth are safe and following handbook guidelines.
Effectively communicate with program staff before, during, and after shift changes.
Administer medications to ensure compliance/accuracy and monitor for adverse reactions.
Assist with life skills groups with youth.
Take youth to community outings and events as approved by Clinical Lead.