Group Facilitator II - Developing Options to Violence (Part-Time)

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development 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.

OUR MISSION

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, 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, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Program Director/ Administrator or Supervisor, the Group Facilitator II is responsible for providing weekly on-going group counseling (facilitation / co-facilitation) coordinating, preparing and maintaining participant group files/records; coordinating participant services and ensuring accurate and prompt reporting to the Family Court on a monthly and quarterly basis.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Four-Year College Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency - general major. Requires basic knowledge or training in a specialized or technical field or trade, such as social work, professional accounting, finance, business administration, and marketing.
• Other (Specify): Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, psychiatry, or psychiatric nursing.

EXPERIENCE

• Over two years, up to and including four years.
• Other (Specify): Two years experience in domestic violence or related field preferred.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Domestic Violence and group therapy.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Issues related to Domestic Violence.
• Case Management Practices.
• Effective Communication.
• Familiar with community resources.

Required:

• 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, children's safety and family stability.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in therapeutic assessment, interviewing and recording.
• Willingness to work evenings, possible weekends and off-site locations.

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.
• The nature of this position requires the incumbent to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• 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.

At Child & Family Service, we value and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 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.