Position Title Lead Direct Care Counselor
FLSA Status Exempt
Department Ke Kama Pono Safe House
Supervisor Project Director
Primary Purpose Responsible for providing supervision to Direct Care staff, coordinating activities for the residents, and assisting in providing a safe, clean environment for the youth to reside and thrive in.
Essential Duties
- Provide supervision to a team of Direct Care Counselors;
- Prepare staff work schedule and ensure all shifts are covered;
- Plan, develop, and coordinate activities that will increase residents’ cultural awareness and enhance their self-esteem;
- Support residents in the educational component of the program;
- Assist in the delivery of services for residents in the program, such as recreational activities, mentorship projects, and facilitating group meetings;
- Review, summarize, and prepare various reports and documents, such as DAP notes, communication logs, incident reports, etc.;
- Collaborate with Project Director and Case Manager in creating and implementing effective counseling strategies for residents;
- Assist with case management duties as needed.
Other Duties Other duties as assigned by the Project Director.
Work Hours
- Generally 20-30 hours per week, Sunday through Saturday, work hours vary depending on program needs or otherwise determined by the Project Director;
- Must be available to be on-call for emergencies and staff issues;
- Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
- Some events on evenings or weekends at various times, including monthly staff meetings and evening parent meetings.
Working Conditions Working within the Safe House residence as well as traveling to offsite locations, i.e. kalo farms, Family Court, & other special activities.
Equipment Use Program vehicle, computer and/or laptop, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, office and/or work cell phone/Bluetooth, paper cutter, nametag maker, voice recorder, speaker system, video and camera equipment, microwave, ice machine, and stove.
Mental, Physical and Communication Demands
Mental:
- Consistent adherence to the practice of PIDF’s five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
- Possess strong organizational skills and ability to focus on multiple tasks;
- Possess analytical skills and great attention to detail;
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills;
- Must be able to cope with stress that may be induced by the situations of our clients;
- Take responsibility and ownership for successfully accomplishing work and the organization’s objectives and delivering results;
- Set high standards of shared performance for self and others;
- Actively demonstrate a commitment to support equity and inclusion, and serve as an advocate for colleagues, partners, and communities;
- Ensure work is thoughtfully completed, accurate, and error-free to the highest degree possible.
Physical:
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. on a daily basis;
- Must be able to redirect and restrain if resident poses danger to self and/or others;
- Must be able to sit and work on the floor, kneel and bend.
Communication:
- Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
- Requires good oral and written communication skills;
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field, and at least one (1) year of progressively responsible professional work in the area of working with youth ; or
- Associate’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field, and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional work in the area of working with youth;
- At least one (1) year of supervisory experience;
- Must, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record;
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office;
- Must not have any Child Abuse and Neglect confirmations and able to obtain State criminal and FBI criminal clearances and meet DHS standards regarding these clearances;
- Must be willing to be certified for CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) upon hire and annually;
- Must have current TB test completed that will be updated annually;
- Must pass the physical examination requirement.
Preferred:
- One (1) year of work experience in the area of administration or data collection;
- Ability to provide CPI training to other staff is highly desirable.
All positions require that the incumbent have no convictions of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person. We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform this position's essential functions.