Transition Specialist
Transition Specialist
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USD 40000 - 44000
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Job Description
Mission & About Us
Hale Kipa provides opportunities and environments that strengthen and encourage youth their families and communities to actualize their potential and social responsibility.
Since 1970 Hale Kipa has championed Hawaiis youth and children. We provide youth outreach independent living facilities therapeutic foster care a haven for runaways and more. Our founders recognized a need for a nonprofit to step in to assist this deserving population and we are still doing that critical work today on Oahu Kauai and the Island of Hawaii. Learn more about Hale Kipas programs.
Role Overview
Join our team at Hale Kipa as a full-time Transition Specialist that will provide Cognitive Restructuring groups for the youth to assist them with learning positive ways to manage their thoughts and ultimately their behaviors so that when they are back out in the community they will be able to function appropriately and be contributing members of society. The Transition Specialist will also participate in HYCF treatment team meetings assist with transition planning pre-release and will be responsible to manage assigned cases to ensure that coordinated services plan goals & objectives are being met post-release. Other responsibilities are to support the youths transition back into the community and assist youth and their families in accessing community resources and continuing education or obtaining employment.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work Psychology Human Services Counseling or related field
- One (1) year of experience working with youth ages 12 - 21 in obtaining basic skills goal setting healthy living relationships and other aspects of prevention services.
Requirements
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in navigating electronic health record systems.
- Consistent and timely documentation.
- A valid drivers license.
- Current auto insurance & safety check required.
- Access to a vehicle for the purpose of transporting young adults.
Benefits
- Medical/Drug/Vision/Dental
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO) / 6 Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Access to Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Plans
Salary
- $40000 - $44000 salary
- Retention Bonus: $500 after 1 year of employment
An EEO Employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
