Child & Family Service
Family Advocate - KAUAI HEAD START (Full-time)
Child & Family Service, Lihue, Hawaii, United States, 96766
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:
H umility,
O wnership,
P erseverance,
E ngagement
We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employees 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
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Family Advocate is primarily responsible for providing families with linkages to community resources, creating and following up on family assessments, and supportive services to families in the program, including ERSEA, Education, and Health requirements.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma. Must be willing to pursue Family Service Worker certification upon hire.
EXPERIENCE
Six months plus experience in the human services field. Two years of experience with children and families preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member. Able to work flexible hours to meet families' schedules, including evenings and weekends. Driving requirements.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire.
Ability to work as a team member.
Able to work flexible hours to meet families' schedules, including evenings and weekends.
OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS
This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of a personal vehicle to transport clients, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in a personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
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.
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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:
H umility,
O wnership,
P erseverance,
E ngagement
We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employees 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
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Family Advocate is primarily responsible for providing families with linkages to community resources, creating and following up on family assessments, and supportive services to families in the program, including ERSEA, Education, and Health requirements.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma. Must be willing to pursue Family Service Worker certification upon hire.
EXPERIENCE
Six months plus experience in the human services field. Two years of experience with children and families preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member. Able to work flexible hours to meet families' schedules, including evenings and weekends. Driving requirements.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire.
Ability to work as a team member.
Able to work flexible hours to meet families' schedules, including evenings and weekends.
OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS
This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of a personal vehicle to transport clients, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in a personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
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.
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