DVI Client Advocate - Full Time Maui at Parents And Children

Wailuku, Hawaii, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

21.35

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Advocacy, Group Facilitation, Support Services, Case Management, Outreach, Transportation, Record Keeping, Collaboration, Safety Awareness, Client Interaction

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Parents And Children Together is a statewide company that works with Hawaii’s children, individuals, and families to create safe and promising futures. Our vision is for Hawaii to be a peaceful, safe, and vibrant community with opportunities for all to fulfill their dreams. Our company culture is deeply embedded by our Core Values of Respect, Collaboration, Informed Approach, Excellence, Holistic Care and Future Focused. If our mission and core values resonate with you, please consider us an organization to join. You’ll be joining one of Hawaii Business Magazine’s recognized Best Places to Work recipient for 2025 and for the previous 11 years. Job Title: Client Advocate Location/Work Status: Wailuku, Maui with flexible work environment Job Type: Regular Full Time, Non-Exempt Compensation: $21.35/hour with competitive benefits package Benefit Highlights: * 21 Paid Vacation Days, 12 Paid Sick Days, and 14 Paid Holidays * Medical Coverage through Kaiser or UHA – you chose the best option for your family * 401K or Roth with 4% Employer Match * Life Insurance * Pet Insurance Summary of Program and Position: Family Peace Centers promote peace and safety for Hawaii’s families and communities by providing support and education for those who use violence, survivors, and their children. Violent and abusive behavior is learned and can be unlearned. Accepting responsibility and being accountable for one’s behavior are critical in the path to peace. The consistent use of non-violent skills assures safety for survivors and children, promotes offender accountability, and solidifies an end to the cycle of violence in families and communities. Family Peace Centers emphasize partnership, equality and respect among and between all family members. The Client Advocate works with clients referred to for Domestic Violence Intervention and Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention intervention Programs in Maui County. Client Advocates are responsible for providing advocacy, group facilitation and support services to domestic violence survivors, offenders and/or children exposed to domestic violence as well as clients referred by CWS for child abuse and neglect intervention and prevention programs. This position is under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor. Essential Duties: * Plans, conducts, and completes intake/assessments in accordance with agency and program procedures for clients referred by the Judiciary, MCCC, DHS and self-referrals. * Plans and facilitates a variety of groups for the Judiciary, DHS and MCCC, as designated. * Plans and provides case management, outreach, supervised visitation, transportation, and advocacy, as designated. * Attends to the safety of survivors and children, as designated. * Assures timely maintenance of accurate record keeping, data input and court reporting on clients enrolled in the component program. Completes assessment and observation forms for supervised visits in accordance with funder and state guidelines, and PACT policies and procedures. * Works collaboratively with other staff, community members, clients, and client collaterals to address issues related to client services and program activities * Responds to requests for information from clients, client collaterals and community members, as designated. Minimum Qualifications: 1. High School Diploma, or equivalent, required. 2. Two (2) years’ experience and training working with families who have experienced domestic violence, child abuse and neglect or substance abuse, or related field required. Other: 1. Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license. 2. Has daily access to an automobile. 3. Possesses and maintains proof of no-fault insurance.

Responsibilities

The Client Advocate provides advocacy, group facilitation, and support services to domestic violence survivors, offenders, and children exposed to domestic violence. They are responsible for conducting intake assessments, facilitating groups, and ensuring the safety of clients.