Jobs in Hawaii

About the role

The Lead Life Skills Specialist is responsible for assisting in the coordination of residential services and providing professional treatment and care to participants in the residential programs. The position provides quality youth care and close intensive supervision of youths in a residential treatment setting. In addition, this position is responsible for providing a range of residential counseling and skills training services to youths and their families, tracking and reporting on youth’s treatment progress and providing peer leadership. Serves as the primary staff responsible for a shift in addition to their regular Life Skills Specialist duties. Provides clear and meaningful feedback to other members of the CBR staff. Shares observations and concerns regarding individual participants with staff.

What you'll bring

• Masters' Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Requires knowledge of an advanced type.
• Over two years, up to and including four years.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits