Youth Development Specialist (YDS I) TSN OAHU

Child & Family Service•Ewa Beach, HI

24d•$0 - $25

About The Position

Child & Family Service is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Development Specialist I to provide outreach, substance use assessments, and counseling services to adolescents and their families across school and community settings. Working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, the specialist designs and delivers individual, group, and community-based programming that supports positive youth development. The role uses strength-based, resilience-focused, and trauma-informed approaches to empower youth and promote healthy outcomes. This position is up to 19 hours per week. The specialist works with adolescents and families in school and community environments, collaborates with schools, team members, and community partners, and supports young people in developing resilience, coping skills, and healthy decision-making. The role requires working with culturally diverse populations, documenting services, exercising professional judgment, and managing crisis situations with consultation and direction from a supervisor. The position requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in a personal vehicle as needed throughout the island. Employment is subject to a criminal background investigation, and continued employment requires a clear record of convictions and successful completion of CPI classes or other contract-mandated behavioral management certification.

Requirements

Four-year college degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency; general major, with basic knowledge or training in a specialized or technical field.
One year of experience working with adolescents.
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), or willingness to complete CSAC requirements within a reasonable timeframe after hire.
Ability to work with people of diverse cultures and educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to work supportively and professionally with adolescent individuals and groups.
Ability to interact with and include parents or guardians of adolescent clients as appropriate.
Ability to collaborate and communicate positively with professionals from varying disciplines.
Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health and family dynamics.
Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment and decision-making skills.
Teamwork skills.
Valid Hawaii driver's license, clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in a personal vehicle as needed throughout the island.
Clear criminal background investigation record; continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.
Successful completion of CPI classes or other contract-mandated behavioral management certification is required for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in social work, marriage/family therapy, education, counseling, psychology, behavioral science, human development, family resources, a related human service field, or equivalent related experience.
Passion for youth development and community engagement.
Skill in working with diverse adolescent populations.
Commitment to trauma-informed and strength-based practices.
Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Provide outreach, substance use assessments, and counseling services to adolescents and families.
Facilitate individual and group sessions in school and community environments.
Collaborate with team members, schools, and community partners.
Design and deliver individual, group, and community-based programming that supports positive youth development.
Implement programs using strength-based, resilience-focused, and trauma-informed approaches.
Support youth in building resilience, coping skills, and healthy decision-making.
Document work in a timely, clear, concise, and goal-oriented manner.
Manage crisis situations through consultation and direction from a supervisor.
Travel throughout the island in a personal vehicle as needed.