A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
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: 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, 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
Child & Family Service (CFS) is seeking an Outreach Worker to provide support and assistance to children, youth, and families in the community. This role provides outreach, information and referrals, transportation assistance, skill building, role modeling, and childcare support to help participants achieve their goals and access needed resources. This role is 10 hours a week
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Up to and including high school. Requires enough basic education to understand and follow standard practice or oral and written instructions, able to read and write, use simple arithmetic, keep simple records, or use simple office machines like computers and photocopy machines. Other (Specify): High School Degree or GED required.
EXPERIENCE
Six months or less
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Child and infant care experience is 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 clients, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island. This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of agency vehicle to transport clients, 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 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.
