Clinical Specialist I -Strong Families Home Visiting- Hilo (Part-time)
Child and Family Service Hilo, HI
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 MISSIONStrengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.OUR VISIONHealthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.OUR VALUESHOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, EngagementWe 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 DUTIESThe Clinical Specialist is responsible for collaborating with the Parent Educator/Lead Parent Educator and CWS 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 REQUIREMENTSMasters' 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.EXPERIENCE
Direct use of a variety of family therapies
Individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniquesMarital therapyTherapeutic interventions targeting school behavior and academic performanceImplementation 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, andneighborhood)Provision of group and individual clinical supervisionPreferred KnowledgeFamily systems theory and applicationSocial ecological theory and applicationBehavioral therapies theory and applicationCognitive-behavioral therapy theory and applicationPragmatic family therapies theory and applicationChild development research and it's application in treatmentSocial skills assessment and interventionDemonstrated ability in experience and education in relevant aspects of clinical practiceCommitment to empowering families to be an effective problem solving and nurturing agentsAbility to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse social, economic, ethnic/racial, and cultural backgroundsAbility to establish effective working relationships with at-risk familiesCommitment to family centered, community based servicesCommitment to children's safety and family stabilityGood verbal and written communication skills in therapeutic assessment, interviewing and recordingValid drivers licenseCurrent no-fault insuranceSatisfactory and/or clear driver's abstractAccess to an insured vehicleFlexible work schedule to promote accessibility to serviceUnder the supervisor's directive, may be required to respond to on-call crisis response with 24/7 availabiliy.SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREDGood 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 appropiate approaches and interventions. home[CT1] . Ability to work with challenging families to improve their parenting skills. Clinical Specialist I must also support the commitment to preserving a participant's connection with their family of origin and reunification with biological family.OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Under the supervisor's directive may be required to respond to on-call crisis response with 24/7 availability.
Conducts assessment including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, developing an analysis of the problem behaviors within the ecological context, utilizing a broad variety of culturally sensitive diagnostic modalities and techniques appropriately and selectively.
Engages participant and/or primary caregiver to the extent possible in developing an active, culturally sensitive, change oriented treatment plan. Plans are based on the assessment. They have measurable objectives. Plans are reviewed at specified intervals with the participant(s), and amended as needed to meet participant and program goals.
Collaborates with all relevant systems and key participants to ensure their engagement and cooperation throughout treatment or service intervention.
Provides counseling, education, and training, and service interventions following the Family Service Plan, using program compatible interventions based on best practice research. Identifies any unusual psycho-social problems and barriers to meeting treatment objectives and addresses these accordingly.
Ensures all accreditation & affiliation requirements are met.
Required to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends, to meet participant needs.
Performs administrative tasks related to caseload, progress notes, service plans, mileage, correspondence and reporting in a timely, concise manner following organization, funder and accreditation standards.
Provides services in a home based setting, in participant's communities, to include on/off program site activities and groups.
Ensures participant confidentiality at all times.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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