Family Counselor CCSS Kauai- PT

Family Counselor II

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.

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multicultural communities across generations.

HOPE values:
Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement

Under the supervision of the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor, the Family Counselor II is responsible for the implementation of clinical therapeutic services; this position is responsible for linking the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions with the purpose of achieving successful case outcome. This role is for 20 hours per week.

• Masters' Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Requires knowledge of an advanced type
• Other:
  One to four years of post-master's experience
• At least one year of full-time, clinically supervised progressive work experience inclusive of residency, internships or practicum in the care of treatment of youth in a mental health or educational setting.

• Over two years, up to and including four years.
• Experience in working with parents/caretakers who harmed their children or threatened their children with harm and children who experienced harm or were threatened with harm and who experienced trauma and loss.
• Experience in working with domestic violence, substance abuse, and permanency issues.

• Preferred Experience:
  
  Direct use of a variety of therapeutic skills (i.e. solution focused, CBT, DBT) family therapies, individual therapy with children and adults, marital therapy, group therapy, therapeutic interventions targeting school behavior and academic performance, implementation of interventions within or between systems in the participant's natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of youth (i.e. family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
• Dynamics of sexual assault
• Dynamics of domestic violence and intimate partner violence
• Impact of substance abuse and its treatment
• Impact of child abuse and neglect on development
• Trauma informed care
• Family systems theory and application
• Social ecological theory and application
• Effective therapies theory and application
• Pragmatic family therapies theory and application
• Child development research and its application in treatment
• Social skills assessment and intervention
• 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
• 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 driver's license
• Current no-fault insurance
• Access to an insured vehicle
• Flexible work schedule to promote accessibility to service

• 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 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 CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPR, First Aid, AED classes.

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.