Program: Early Intervention and Family Strengthening Services - Ulupono Program

Position Type: Full Time, Nonexempt

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Parents And Children Together is once again the proud recipient of the Hawaii Business Magazine's "Hawaii's Best Places to Work in 2022" award, recognized as Hawaii's most family-friendly organization!

The Family Support Specialist provides voluntary, culturally appropriate, and strengths-based services related to child safety concerns to families referred by the Department of Human Services who are at-risk for child abuse and neglect. Services are provided at the home or other “natural” environments preferred by the families.

What you will be doing:

• Ensures that the delivery of service is in done in a manner consistent with the standards and guidelines established by funding agencies, state law, and the PACT’s policies and procedures.
• Conducts home visits, engaging families into services through persistent, creative outreach.
• Assesses each family’s strengths and weaknesses, identifies their needs, and develops goals and objectives as part of the Individualized Program Plan developed with the family.
• Provides social services consisting of parenting skill building, child development education, alternatives to corporal punishment, increasing knowledge and skills in meeting child and family needs, assistance in developing a support network, preparation for longer-term services, and other areas as needed.
• Links families to needed community resources and conducts follow up activities as needed, teaching the family to identify and access resources throughout the process.
• Completes clear, concise and non-judgmental written and electronic documentation, such as initial assessments, monthly updates, and closing reports, and ensuring that all paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely manner.

Education / Training Experience:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field required.
• One (1) year relevant working experience in child abuse and neglect case management services including comprehensive home visiting assessments, domestic violence, and substance abuse highly desired.

Flexible work environment with remote work opportunities. Must be able to meet face-to-face with clients, families, staff, and community partners when appropriate.

We offer exceptional benefits that your entire family can enjoy! These benefits include, but not limited to:

• A comprehensive medical and dental plan including vision and prescription coverage
• 21 Paid Vacation Days, 12 Paid Sick Days including 5 Paid Personal Days, and 14 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Credit Union Membership, Pet Insurance, Aflac, and much more!

PACT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and connectedness. We prioritize and invest in employee development and wellness, creating opportunities for all to learn, grow, and realize their full potential in a healthy and flexible work environment. PACT maintains an atmosphere of collaborative decision-making, communication, and openness within and across our programs to provide the high-quality services in support of our mission. At PACT, you can make a difference working with families and communities throughout the Hawaiian islands.

Apply today to join a team whose mission is to build and create safe and promising futures for children and families right here in our own community!