Jobs in Hawaii

About the role

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.

What you'll bring

• 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
• 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.
• 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

Benefits