Job Details

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.

OUR MISSION

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

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.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

1. 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.

EXPERIENCE

1. Over one year, up to and including two years.
   • Other (Specify): Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience with working with children/youth ages 9-17.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Possess teamwork skills.
2. Ability to...

• work with people of different cultures, values, levels of education, and socioeconomic status.
• work with children and youth ages 9-17 in a nurturing, supportive, and professional manner. General knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• interact with parents/guardians of children and youth participants as appropriate.
• teach substance misuse prevention curriculum in a classroom setting.
• develop and use CANVA/Power Point presentations and Microsoft Excel.
• work in a manner that is timely, clear, concise and goal oriented.
• establish and develop collaborative working relationships with professionals from varying disciplines, including teachers and school administration personnel.
• work independently and to be a self-starter.
• exercise appropriate professional judgment and decision-making skills, including knowing when and how to seek out consultation and direction from supervisor as needed.
• Availability needs to be primarily during school hours, or 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Mondays-Fridays, excluding holidays. On occasion, YDS will need to be available to work during an evening or Saturday/Sunday when the program participates in a resource/health fair or other school/community event. Weekly work hours will be flexed in these events.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. This job requires a 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.
2. This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport participants, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
3. This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.
4. Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of First Aid classes.

At Child & Family Service, we value and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We apply this to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, leave of absence, and termination.