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Summary The Family Support Specialist under the general direction of the Clinical Supervisor, aids individuals and families having problems concerning family relationships or other aspects of their social functioning affecting unity of family and welfare of community by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Upholds and furthers the mission of the YWCA of Hawaii Island, which is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
2. Contacts families to schedule a visit with the family.
3. Consult with the professional members of the team to develop approaches to address the family's risk factors.
4. Foster a supportive relationship with the family.
5. Provide services to meet the needs of culturally diverse families.
6. Completes service documentation in accordance with the standards and timelines established using systems and tools provided by the YWCA.
7. Communicate on a regular basis with the professional team members of family's needs/concerns.
8. Communicate with the professional team members regarding significant family observations, e.g., safety issues regarding the child, mental health and/domestic violence issues, or substance abuse issues.
9. Support families transitioning to other programs.
10. Update the Family Goal Plan (FGP) review for children not receiving early intervention therapeutic services.
11. Attend and participate in all FGP meetings.
12. Refer families to community agencies, such as Department of Human Services (DHS) or WIC.
13. Implement strategies in the FGP with guidance from the professional members on the team.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Bachelor's degree in social work or human services, preferred. Two years direct client service (home-based preferred) or child rearing experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications Must possess a current Hawaii Driver's License. Must have use of dependable automobile. Must carry current automobile insurance. Must have clean driving abstract. Must have a clean criminal background/record check. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen. TB clearance desirable. First Aid and CPR desirable.

Other Skills and Abilities Must be organized and good with detail work, flexible, self-directed, good at communication and teamwork. Demonstrates understanding of child abuse and neglect dynamics, child development and parent-child interaction. Must have knowledge of the community and related issues and concerns; culture and customs; organizations, groups, and associations interested in and/or servicing our community in East Hawaii. Personnel in the position must be free from conviction of a crime which would have a substantial relationship to the functions and responsibilities of the position, or which poses a risk to other people. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.