Family Counselor-PAL Kauai (Part-time)

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

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, 16 Paid Holidays in a Year (17 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Out-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 Family Counselor is responsible for collaborating with CFS programs and community programs on the implementation of program services, linking the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions with the purpose of achieving successful case outcome. Flexible provision of services that accommodate the families' needs and adjust schedules to be available evenings and weekends. Under the supervisor's directive may be required to respond to on-call crisis response with 24/7 availability.

• Education and training requirements
• Masters' Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Requires knowledge of an advanced type, along with 1-4 years of post-masters experience

• Experience
• Over two years, up to and including four years.

• Special knowledge, skills, and abilities required
• Good verbal and written skill in therapeutic assessment and treatment, interviewing, recording and letter writing.
• Also able to assess family dynamics, strengths and weaknesses to determine most appropriate approaches and interventions home [CT1].
• Ability to work with challenging families to improve their parenting skills.
• The Family Counselor must also support the commitment to preserving a participant's connection with their family of origin and reunification with biological family.

• Other position requirements
• 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.
• This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.
• The nature of this position requires the incumbent to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Verification of licensure/certification will be required at time of appointment/hire, and continued employment is contingent on maintaining licensure/certification
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated
• Requires contacts both inside and outside the organization in order to furnish or obtain information and/or provide client services. Normal courtesy, tact and discretion required.

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At Child & Family Service, 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.