Job Purpose
The Youth Services Specialist (YSS) will plan, arrange and organize programs, including youth development and social service case and group work. Collaborate with lead and teammates to identify vulnerabilities, strengths and opportunities of Native Hawaiian youth, families and communities to build capacity of the families and the community. Utilize and remain informed on current data, research, practice models and trends related to Native Hawaiians to inform practice and ensure alignment with LTʻs 2045 vision. Take a collective approach with community partners to fulfill the Queenʻs mission to care for and ensure the well-being of the most vulnerable Native Hawaiian children and their families.
Essential Responsibilities
Assesses individual and family situations to determine the degree of safe, nurturing, and permanent environment for the child and works with family to develop a plan to address any concerns and overall well-being.
Responsibilities: program design including developing program plans, manuals and risk assessments.
Provides in-depth counseling to assist individuals, families and groups addressing a variety of complex concerns and establishes clear and achievable long and short-range goals, outcomes, and indicators that promote sustainability and self-sufficiency.
Coordinates activities, gatherings, and events for beneficiaries and their families.
Documents work: assessments, progress reports, recommendations, etc. that are understandable and, in the agency-approved format.
Participates in analyzing relevant data, incorporating best practice, trauma-informed and Native Hawaiian based approaches to the design and development of projects that build upon existing resources and strengths, establishing clear and achievable long-, and short-range goals, outcomes, indicators and budgets.
Participates in the implementation and evaluation of projects/programs for effectiveness, sustainability and self-sufficiency.
Provides opportunities for youth leadership, voice, and empowerment by facilitating the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and actions needed for youth to influence, motivate, inform, and inspire desired actions and reactions by others.
Consistently provides multiple opportunities for child/youth-initiated and child/youth-directed process and content choices. Intentionally provides leadership opportunities for all children and youth, including encouraging participants to take responsibility for content and process of their group work.
Provides outreach services to individuals, groups and communities regarding Liliʻuokalani Trust’s programs and services.
Other duties:
Participates in program planning, budget development, revision, and evaluation.
Provides transportation for organization related business, such as driving staff, beneficiaries and/or families to assigned destinations.
Participates in continuing education and training opportunities for professional development.
Contributes to the Trust’s success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improves team and organization results.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related social services degree.
At least two years post-Master's experience in casework/permanency planning and minimum one year community or macro level experience.
Experience in planning and implementing youth programs. Knowledge of youth development and the ability to work with the most vulnerable population.
Experience working with systems involved youth preferred
Valid driver license, clean traffic abstract, and access to a privately owned automobile with valid no-fault insurance.
TB clearance.
First Aid and CPR/AED Certification, preferred.
Job Competencies
Collaboration: Ability to interact effectively with youth, community partners, and multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of community resources and services.
Ethical Practice: Models the highest level of ethics, integrity, LT values and social responsibility.
Communication: Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas to individuals or groups that engages the listener and invites response and feedback. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.
Cultural Competence: Respects and relates well to people from varied backgrounds and is sensitive to group differences. Experience working with at-risk youth.
Relationship Management: Experience working with staff at all levels in a collaborative, environment; commitment and ability to promote and sustain positive workplace values and relationships.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well under-pressure, remain clam and controlled when face with difficult situation. Strives for immediate address.
Travel Requirements
In alignment with our organizational competencies of Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork) and Ho`omau i ka `imi Na`auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement), this position will require occasional travel across the island, inter-island, and out-of-state depending on the needs of the team and the organization. While travel may not always be a need, the ability to travel when required remains a crucial aspect of this position in order to successfully contribute to our concerted efforts to carry out our Queen’s legacy.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time
Organization Competencies
Alignment with Queen’s legacy: Understanding and appreciation of Queen Liliuokalani’s story, her legacy and the Hawaiian Culture is foundational to staff’s commitment to working with our Hawaiian children, families and communities. Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of Hawaiian values history, and culture, understanding its implication in one’s work, in fostering meaningful relationships, and in embracing the community served.
Ho`omau i ka `imi Na`auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement): Committed to creating and reinforcing an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
Ho`ike i na Mana`o Pono (Effective Communication): Communicates with those we serve and each other in a consistent manner that results in mutual understanding, harmony, and action.
No'ono'o loi (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving): Actively and skillfully understands, conceptualizes, applies, analyzes, synthesizes, and/or evaluates information and develops and supports fact-based analyses and recommendations
Ho'o kumu a'e or `Imi hakuhia (Innovation): Identifies and integrates creative ideas into new or existing services and promotes effective problem-solving.
Pilina Ho`ohana a me ka Hana Hilina`i (Building Relationships and Creating Trust): Manages relationships to create optimal opportunities and move the organization forward.
Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork): Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others throughout the organization in alignment with the organization's objectives.
Ho`onui I ka `Ike (Capacity Building): Encourages personal growth by exhibiting trust and a belief in the capacity of others.
Job Title: Youth Services Specialist
Reports to: Koʻolau Poko Social Services Team Lead
FLSA Status: FT; Exempt
Aligned Executive: Vice President and Chief Program Officer
Region: Koʻolau Poko
Department: Social Services
Physical Requirements
Performs light physical work, including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Exposed to outdoor climate and diverse terrain.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to LT’s policies and procedures.
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