The Clinical Specialist implements program services for the Domestic Violence Safe Families program, integrating assessment and therapeutic interventions to support client outcomes. The role also involves providing 24/7 on-call crisis response services.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree and 2-4 years of experience, specifically including two years of domestic violence services. A valid driver's license, insured vehicle, and clear driver's abstract are mandatory.
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.
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, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.
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Summary of duties
Under the supervision of the Program Director/Administrator or Island Director, the Clinical Specialist I is responsible for implementing program services for the DVSF Domestic Violence Safe Families program. This role integrates assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic interventions to support positive and successful client outcomes. The Clinical Specialist I also provides on-call crisis response services, maintaining 24/7 availability as required.
Education and training requirements
Masters' Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Requires knowledge of an advanced type.
EXPERIENCE • Over two years, up to and including four years. • Other (Specify)
Certified in Substance Abuse Counseling preferred. Two years of experience providing domestic violence services required.
Special knowledge, skills, and abilities required
Good verbal and written skill in therapeutic assessment and treatment, interviewing, recording and letter writing.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vision Plan
401(k)
Dental Plan
Medical Plan
Flexible Spending Plans
RX Plan
Birthday Floating Holiday
Preventative Health Care
Volunteer Floating Holiday
Opt-out Incentive
Also able to assess family dynamics, strengths and weaknesses effectively.
Ability to work with challenging families to improve their parenting skills.
Support the commitment to preserving child connection with their family of origin and reunification with biological family.
Required:
Demonstrated ability in experience and education in relevant aspects of clinical practice
Commitment to empowering families to be an effective problem solving and nurturing agents
Ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse social, economic, ethnic/racial, and cultural backgrounds
Experience working with at-risk families and the ability to establish effective working relationships with at-risk families
Commitment to family centered, community based services
Commitment to children’s safety and family stability
Good verbal and written communication skills in therapeutic assessment, interviewing and recording
Valid drivers license
Current no-fault insurance
Satisfactory and/or clear driver’s abstract
Access to an insured vehicle
Flexible work schedule to promote accessibility to service
Provides 24/7 on-call crisis response
Preferred Experience:
Direct use of a variety of family therapies
Individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques
Marital therapy
Provision of group and individual clinical supervision
Preferred Knowledge:
Family systems theory and application
Social ecological theory and application
Behavioral therapies theory and application
Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application
Pragmatic family therapies theory and application
Child development research and it’s application in treatment
Social skills assessment and intervention
Other position requirements
This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license and a clear driver's abstract and continued employment may be contingent on maintaining a clear driver’s abstract.
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 clients, 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 clients, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
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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