Parent Partner I N

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, 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

Parent Partners are parents/caregivers who have “lived experience” as a primary caregiver for a youth with serious mental health challenges, and who have been certified or is eligible to be a Certified Family Peer Specialist (CFPS) by the National Federation of Families. Provides direct services to families/caregivers within their assigned Family Guidance Center or Family Court Liaison Branch. Parent Partners work closely with the family and assigned Care Coordinator and Treatment Team to ensure the family needs are being met. Will work directly with each family/caregiver to develop services based on the requests of the family. Participates in meetings with the family to support and encourage their voice to be heard.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• High school, plus additional courses or specialized training at business or community college, or other formal training facility or program.   Requires ability to understand and carry out assigned duties effectively.  Knowledge needed such as stenography, office routines, elementary accounting procedures; operation of equipment such as bookkeeping and billing machines, tabulating equipment, transcription machines.
• Other (Specify): 
  • Must have “lived experience” as a primary caregiver for a youth with serious mental health challenges.
  • Has been or is eligible to become certified as a Certified Family Peer Specialist (CFPS) by the National Federation of Families in Children’s Mental Health or the equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

•  Over six months, up to and including one year.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division Services
• Clear understanding and empathy for families who are receiving services for their child(ren) who have severe mental health concerns.
• Possess the ability to work with people, communicate, and maintain confidentiality through respectful interactions.
• Ability to become a Certified Family Peer Specialist (CFPS).
• Able to handle escalated situations.
• Ability to work within a team of providers

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport participants, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
• This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPR, and/or van driving training as such training is necessary to ensure ability/continued ability to perform essential functions of this job.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of First Aid classes.
• Requires contacts both inside and outside the organization in order to furnish or obtain information and/or provide participant services. Normal courtesy, tact and discretion required.

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.