Youth Development Specialist I FT- Oahu

Child & Family Service•Ewa Beach, HI

30d•$0 - $23•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 The Youth Development Specialist I (YDS-I) in the TWC-Prevention program provides substance misuse prevention services to children, youth, and adults in the community. An essential part of the duties of the YDS-I position involves working as a member of the team and implementing prevention services through the teaching of evidence-based prevention curricula to groups of children and youth ages 9-17, largely within school settings or community programs. The YDS-I also provides prevention education through speaking engagements and presentations and health and community resource fairs, conducts community outreach, developing and building partnerships in the community. The YDS-I needs to embrace a trauma-informed care and strengths-based resiliency of youth development approach in the provision of prevention services.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in social work, marriage/family therapy, education, counseling, psychology, behavioral science, human development, family resources, related human service field, or equivalent related experience
Minimum one (1) year experience working with children/youth ages 9-17.
Possess teamwork skills.
Ability to work with people of different cultures, values, levels of education, and socioeconomic status.
Ability to work with children and youth ages 9-17 in a nurturing, supportive, and professional manner.
General knowledge of child and adolescent development.
Ability to interact with parents/guardians of children and youth participants as appropriate.
Ability to work independently and to be a self-starter.
Valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and 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 CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract mandated.

Nice To Haves

Certified Prevention Specialist or willingness to work towards attaining this certification while employed as a Prevention Youth Development Specialist

Responsibilities

Provides substance misuse prevention services to children, youth, and adults in the community.
Works as a member of the team and implements prevention services through the teaching of evidence-based prevention curricula to groups of children and youth ages 9-17, largely within school settings or community programs.
Provides prevention education through speaking engagements and presentations and health and community resource fairs.
Conducts community outreach, developing and building partnerships in the community.
Embraces a trauma-informed care and strengths-based resiliency of youth development approach in the provision of prevention services.
Teaches substance misuse prevention curriculum in a classroom setting.
Develops and uses Power Point presentations and Excel.
Documents work in a manner that is timely, clear, concise and goal oriented.
Establishes and develops collaborative working relationships with professionals from varying disciplines, including teachers and school administration personnel.