Lead Counselor/Advocate - Full Time Oahu

Company: Pacthawaii
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Lead Counselor/Advocate - Full Time Oahu 1.00 FTE Full-Time Honolulu, HI, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1774 Program: Family Peace Center
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Job Type: Full Time, Non Exempt Location: Honolulu, Hawaii - Parents And Children Together is once again the proud recipient of the Hawaii Business Magazine's "Hawaii's Best Places to Work in 2023" award! - The Lead Counselor Advocate is responsible for providing advocacy, crisis counseling, case management and support services to domestic violence and sex trafficking victims/survivors, offenders, and child sex abuse victims. The Lead Counselor Advocate also provides direct support to the Program Supervisor and training, support, and leadership to Counselor Advocates and Group Facilitators. This position is under the direct supervision of the Program Director. Essential Job Functions 1. Behaves in a manner that supports the agency's mission and follows personnel policies and procedures. - 2. Plans, conducts, and completes intakes, assessments, group intervention, and individual services in accordance with agency and program procedures. - 3. Provides an array of direct domestic violence services including individual counseling, case management, crisis intervention, group management, and advocacy. Attends to the safety of victim/survivors and children, as designated. - 4. Supports effective program functioning through coordination and evaluation to ensure consistent quality of service. Acts as lead on program projects in consultation with the Program Supervisor, including data collection, report writing, and cross training/mentoring of Counselor Advocates and Group Facilitators. - 5. Assures timely maintenance of accurate record keeping, data input, payment processing, and court reporting on clients. Assists Program Supervisor in assuring that contract deliverables are met. Assists Program Director in preparation of contract reports. - 6. Monitors programmatic eHana functions and informs Program Supervisor and/or Program Director of necessary updates, as needed. Trains all new program staff on the efficient utilization of the eHana system, providing ongoing troubleshooting as needed. - 7. Works collaboratively with other staff, program leadership, community members, clients, and collaterals to address issues related to services and program activities. Provides community and partner agency training as requested. FPC Oahu Lead Counselor Advocate Page 2 Revised 4-2021 - 8. Responds to requests for information from clients, collaterals, and community members, as designated. Education / Training:

• Bachelor's degree in in Social Work, Psychology, or related field, required. - Experience:
• Two (2) years' experience and training working with families who have experienced domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, or related field. - We offer exceptional benefits that your entire family can enjoy! These benefits include, but not limited to: -

• A comprehensive medical and dental plan including vision and prescription coverage
• 21 Paid Vacation Days, 12 Paid Sick Days including 5 Paid Personal Days, and 14 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Flexible and supportive work environment -
• Credit Union Membership, Pet Insurance, Aflac, and much more! - PACT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who is -committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and connectedness. We prioritize and invest in employee development and wellness, creating opportunities for all to learn, grow, and realize their full potential in a healthy and flexible work environment. PACT maintains an atmosphere of collaborative decision-making, communication, and openness within and across our programs to provide the high-quality services in support of our mission. At PACT, you can make a difference working with families and communities throughout the Hawaiian islands. Apply today to join a team whose mission is to build and create safe and promising futures for children and families right here in our own community!

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