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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
OUR VISION
Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.
OUR VALUES
HOPE values : H umility, O wnership, P erseverance, E ngagement
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
Provides short-term outreach and home visiting services to families who are considered low-risk and are referred by Child Welfare Intake (CWI), Child Welfare Services (CWS), or Voluntary Case Management (VCM).
Engages families in services. Conducts intake / assessment with families. Engages families in development of IPPs / service plans and goals.
Teaches and provides information on a wide variety of topics, including child development, stress management, parenting, nurturing and family life as indicated by family identified risk issues and needs.
Provides linkage to community resources. Assists families, through advocacy or concrete help, to negotiate systems to receive needed services.
Provides transportation to medical, legal and social service appointments as needed and after consultation with supervisor.
Ensures that the referral source is aware of families who cannot be located or who refuse services. Performs administrative tasks related to caseload such as progress notes, IPPs / service plans, mileage and miscellaneous reports in a timely manner.
Maintains family confidentiality at all times.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Four-Year College Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, social work, psychology, or related field.
EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS
This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport family, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
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.
Last updated : 2024-04-23
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$40k-52k (estimate)
04/25/2024
07/23/2024
child-familyservices.org
NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA
200 - 500
1843
Private
ANNE SAMPAIL
<$5M
Social & Legal Services
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