Direct Care Counselor

Join Our ‘Ohana

Partners in Development Foundation is one of Hawaiʻi's foremost local nonprofits, operating since 1997. We lead with our values of aloha and service, supporting some of our most vulnerable youth and families throughout the state with education and programs that build healthy, resilient families and communities. We've served more than 148,000 family members in our 27 years of service (see pidf.org). This opportunity is a chance to work with and support a dynamic leadership team committed to making a difference in the lives of keiki and ʻohana. Explore the chance to join our team and contribute in a meaningful, rewarding, and positive work environment devoted to building a better Hawaiʻi for today and tomorrow.

Primary Purpose

Provide direct care and supervision to youth according to the foundation’s policies and procedures, licensing and accreditation requirements.

Essential Duties

• ·Supervise activities for residents that will increase their cultural awareness and enhance their self-esteem;
• Work with the Lead Direct Care Counselor to oversee residents in their day to day routines in the house;
• Assist in the delivery of services, and activities for the residents in the program;
• Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents;
• Prepare documents and reports as necessary.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned by Program Director or direct supervisor.

Work Hours

• Sunday through Saturday, work hours vary depending on program needs or otherwise determined by the supervisor;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events on evenings or weekends at various times.

Working Conditions

• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites.

Equipment Use

Program vehicle, computer and/or lap top, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, office and/or work cell phone/Bluetooth, paper cutter, nametag maker, voice recorder, speaker system, video and camera equipment, microwave, ice machine, and stove.

Mental, Physical, and Communication Demands

Mental:

• Consistent adherence to the practice of PIDF’s five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Be keenly aware of and attentive to program participants;
• Must analyze and problem solve issues;
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize;
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills;
• Must be able to cope with stress that may be induced by the situations of our clients.

Physical:

• Must participate in strenuous activities which may include loading/unloading of equipmentsand washing of vans;
• Must be able to redirect and restrain if resident poses danger to self and/or others;
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds on a regular basis;
• Must be able to sit and work on floor; kneel and bend.

Communication:

• Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Requires good oral and written communication skills;
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent, and experience working with youth required;
• AA or BA degree in social work or related field preferred;
• Must have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record;
• Must participate in Child Abuse and Neglect, State criminal and FBI criminal clearances, and subsequently meet DHS standards regarding these clearances;
• Must have current CPR/First Aid certification that will be updated annually;
• Must have current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification that will be updated annually;
• Must have current TB test completed that will be updated annually;
• Must pass a physical examination requirement.

**All applicants are advised that post conditional offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted, and they must successfully pass the drug test. Failure to submit to testing within the specified deadline or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Partners in Development Foundation and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

All positions require that the incumbent have no record of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person. We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Email: HR@pidfoundation.org

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20