What are the responsibilities and job description for the CCP Crisis Counselor position at CARE Hawaii, Inc?
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Position Summary:
CARE Hawaii is a behavioral health care organization seeking a compassionate and dependable Crisis Counselor for a 50-day contract. CARE will be providing Crisis Counseling and Assistance and Training Program to those affected by the Kona Low Storm in the communities of: North Shore (Wahiawa, Mililani, Schofield/Wheeler, Hale’iwa, and Waialua and on the island of Moloka’i (Kaunakakai, Ho’olehua, East End communities, and Maunaloa). Crisis Counselors will be providing face-to-face behavioral support.
Position Qualifications:
- Short-term 50-day position only
- High School Diploma or equivalency with at least one year experience in counseling.
- Preferred Bachelor and/or Master’s level degrees in the Human Service Field.
- Experience in counseling and/or therapy
- *Experience in Child counseling/therapy is a plus
Essential Functions
- Individual Crisis Counseling
- Brief Educational or Supportive Contact
- Group Crisis Counseling
- Public Education
- Assessment, Referral, and Resource Linkage
- Community Networking and Support
- Development and Distribution of Educational Materials
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group crisis counseling services to individuals, families, and communities impacted by disaster events (e.g., Kona Low Storms, Maui Wildfires)
- Conduct brief supportive contacts and deliver psychoeducational interventions focused on coping skills, stress management, and disaster recovery
- Delivery of public education and community trainings on disaster reactions, resilience, and available resources
- Engage with community members through outreach activities and respond to requests for Crisis Counseling services
- Work in a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed manner to support diverse populations, including adults and children
- Assess individual and family needs and provide appropriate referrals to behavioral health, social services, and disaster-related resources
- Establish rapport, build trust, and utilize active listening and problem-solving techniques to support emotional stabilization
- Promote resilience and healthy coping strategies using skills obtained through Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)-approved CCP trainings
- Maintain knowledge of local and statewide resources available to support affected individuals and families
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, agencies, and service providers
- Support recovery efforts through resource linkage, coordination of care, and follow-up as appropriate
- Participate in all required trainings, supervision, and team meetings (in-person and virtual)
- Utilize provider-designated digital systems to deliver services effectively
- Accurately collect, document, and enter CCP service data using State-designated systems in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with all program, State, and federal documentation and reporting requirements
Pay: $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28