Outreach Specialist-HILO (Full-time) NE

Child & Family Service•Hilo, HI

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About The Position

The Outreach Specialist will be primarily responsible for conducting community outreach and screening for trauma and/or mental health concerns. Information and referral services and linkages will be provided where appropriate. Informal lay counseling may be provided based on needs identified. Priority will be placed on individuals and families who have experienced trauma due to a natural disaster.

Requirements

High school, plus additional courses or specialized training at business or community college, or other formal training facility or program.
Requires ability to understand and carry out assigned duties effectively.
Knowledge needed such as stenography, office routines, elementary accounting procedures.
Over one year, up to and including two years.
At least 1 year experience providing direct care to children and adolescents.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and trauma-informed crisis response and stabilization
Ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse social, economic, ethnic/racial and cultural backgrounds.
Flexible work schedule to promote accessibility to service.
This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of agency vehicle to transport clients, as needed, as well as a 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.
Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPR, First Aid, AED classes.
Requires contacts both inside and outside at all organizational levels. Requires considerable tact, discretion and persuasion to obtain results. May present new methods, programs, and controversial issues. Improper handling may affect operating results and the delivery of client services.