What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of East Hawaii Programs -HILO position at Child & Family Service?
Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of 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.
MISSION STATEMENT
Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.
OUR VISION
Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multicultural 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, 16 Paid Holidays in a Year (17 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Out-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.
Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Chief Program Officer, the Director of East Hawaii Programs provides oversight and leadership for all programs in his/her designated geographic area. Plans, organizes, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services. Represents CFS in the community. Acts as a liaison between the neighbor island and the organization. May oversee multiple geographical sites. Participate in the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan. Directs and coordinates the development and oversees the implementation of program policies/procedures. Overseas and coordinates the operations and improvement activities of each assigned Program Area.
Manages projects, prioritizes conflicting requirements and coordinates actions across program functions. Represents the organization in external activities as directed by executive management. Evaluates and assesses the skills and performance levels of assigned personnel. Coaches and mentors as appropriate. Make decisions on resource allocation up to the limits specified in the organization’s directives. Oversee budgets in each program and aggressively work to improve problems. Develop plans and seeks funding for deficit programs as well as funding for innovative programming. Attends CFS Board of Directors meetings, Core Leadership meetings, and Combined Leadership Team meetings. West Hawaii and East Hawaii only: provide clinical supervision to DV Specialists in regard to group facilitation. West Hawaii only: Provides clinical
supervision and oversight to clinical staff for the Behavioral Health programs, support to Resource Home families as needed, and provide on-call coverage.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- Masters' Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Requires knowledge of an advanced type
- Other:
- Master's Degree in the Human Services area
- Clinical License is strongly preferred-
- Certification in Substance Abuse (CSAC)
EXPERIENCE
- Over four years, up to and including six years
Other:
- Five years’ post master’s supervisory and administrative experience in community and service agencies
- Experience with domestic violence, substance abuse, child abuse and neglect.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRE
- Ability and organization to manage multiple contracts, large number of employees, and/or complex budgets.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and team building skills.
- Strong communication and writing skills. Experience writing RFP’s and Grants required.
- Strong computer skills required.
- Knowledge of the Department of Health’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health’s (CAMHD) Performance Standards and Best Practices preferred
OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of agency 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.
- This position is subject to a criminal background investigation, and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions
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At Child & Family Service, 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
Salary : $110,000 - $126,000