Family Support Counselor jobs in Hawaii

Family Support Counselor identifies and coordinates the delivery of support programs and solutions for families in crisis to meet their financial, educational, social, and emotional needs. Interviews families to assess needs and their eligibility for assistance programs and services. Being a Family Support Counselor helps to navigate the application process and outlines the requirements and benefits of programs or services. Advises about types of counseling services available and makes referrals to service providers. Additionally, Family Support Counselor may require a bachelor's degree in human services related field. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Family Support Counselor work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Family Support Counselor typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Family Counselor - Family Centers (Full-Time)
  • Child and Family Service
  • Lihue, HI FULL_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

    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.


    EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

    • Family Counselor: 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.

    • Family Counselor II: Masters' Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution. Requires knowledge of an advanced type. Along with 2-4 years of clinically supervised progressive work experience inclusive of residency, internship, or practicum in the care or treatment of families in a mental health or educational setting. Two years of experience providing domestic violence services required.

    • Family Counselor III: Masters' Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution. Requires knowledge of an advanced type. Along with 4 years of clinically supervised progressive work experience inclusive of residency, internship, or practicum in the care or treatment of families in a mental health or educational setting. Two years of experience providing domestic violence services required.

    • Family Counselor IV: Masters' Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution. Requires knowledge of an advanced type. Along with a Clinical License or over 6 years direct service experience. Two years of experience providing domestic violence services required.

    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.


    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.
    • Verification of licensure/certification will be required at time of appointment/hire, and continued employment is contingent on maintaining licensure/certification.
    • 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.

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Eap counselor
  • Child and Family Service
  • Ewa Beach, HI FULL_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 advoc...
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Infant/Toddler Teacher Aide
  • Maui Family Support Services, Inc.
  • Wailuku, HI FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Responsible to follow the classroom Lead Teacher’s directions in order to implement the educational program in accordance with Center’s educational goals, objectives, and beliefs. Report dire...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Infant Toddler Teacher
  • Maui Family Support Services, Inc.
  • Wailuku, HI FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Responsible to assist in planning and implementing an Infant/ Toddler educational program in accordance with the Early Head Start Performance Standards Center’s educational goals, objectives,...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Youth Services Facilitator
  • Maui Family Support Services, Inc.
  • Wailuku, HI FULL_TIME
  • Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, the Youth Services Facilitator is responsible for program implementation and interactive facilitation of Life Skills for students in local Middle and Hig...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Family Service Worker - Comprehensive Counseling & Support Services (Full-Time)
  • Child and Family Service
  • Wailuku, HI FULL_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 advoc...
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Beneficiary Support Counselor
  • TenCode Benefits
  • Frisco, TX
  • Job Description Job Description TenCode Benefits (formerly Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) is looking for a Beneficiary...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FAMILY SUPPORT COUNSELOR I
  • WE ARE SHARING HOPE SC
  • North Charleston, SC
  • Job Details Job Location Charleston - North Charleston, SC Description Summary The Family Support Counselor I supports t...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Youth Support Counselor
  • MercyFirst
  • Brightwaters, NY
  • LOCATION: Brightwaters, NY REPORTS TO: Program Manager DEPARTMENT: LI Residential Brightwaters SCHEDULE: Full Time / Ons...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat
  • Leidos
  • Kadena, 47
  • Description The Leidos Military & Veterans Health Solutions Group is sourcing candidates (both counselors and supervisor...
  • 12/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat
  • Leidos
  • Osan Air Base, KR
  • Description The Leidos Military & Veterans Health Solutions Group is sourcing candidates (both counselors and supervisor...
  • 12/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat
  • Leidos
  • Fussa-Shi, Fussa, 13
  • Description The Leidos Military & Veterans Health Solutions Group is sourcing candidates (both counselors and supervisor...
  • 12/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat
  • Leidos
  • Shitasawa Misawa, 02
  • Description The Leidos Military & Veterans Health Solutions Group is sourcing candidates (both counselors and supervisor...
  • 12/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat
  • Leidos
  • Reston, VA
  • Description The Leidos Military & Veterans Health Solutions Group is sourcing candidates (both counselors and supervisor...
  • 12/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

Hawaii (/həˈwaɪi/ (listen) hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi]) is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania, the only U.S. state located outside North America, and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southea...
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