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, Perserverance, 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

Join Our Team as a Residential Youth Specialist!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in a residential setting. As a Residential Youth Life Skills Specialist, you will:

• Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of young individuals.
• Work in a Supportive Environment: Work in a team that values collaboration and mutual support.
• Enjoy Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to enhance your skills.
• We Offer Flexibles Schedules: Most positions include a 4-day work week.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Supervised by the Lead Life Skills Specialists, and through a trauma-informed approach, the Life Skills Specialist supports the Treatment Team by providing direct supervision of youth during their daily routines, schooling, and therapeutic activities, which are designed to improve behavior and functioning to support the development of their independent and daily life skills outlined in youth treatment goals; and ensures youth are safe and are following handbook guidelines. Effectively communicates with program staff before, during and after shift changes. Administers medications to ensure compliance/accuracy as well as adverse reactions. May assist with life skills groups with youth. Takes youth to community outings and events as approved by Clinical Lead.  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited university in either Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Counseling, Education, or Special Education with at least one (1) year of full-time, clinically supervised work experience in the care of treatment of children or adolescents in a mental health or educational setting. Requires ability to understand and carry out assigned duties effectively.  

EXPERIENCE

• One year plus.  

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of interpersonal, behavioral and emotional difficulties associated with high-risk adolescents.
• Temperament to work with and care for youth with emotional/behavioral problems.
• Good communication skills.
•  Ability to think and react quickly and effectively during highly stressful and emotionally intense situations.

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 job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of agency 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.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPR, CPI and/or van driving training as such training is necessary to ensure ability/continued ability to perform essential functions of this job.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract mandated.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of First Aid classes.
• Requires contacts both inside and outside the organization in order to furnish or obtain information and/or provide participant services. Normal courtesy, tact and discretion required.

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.