Join the YWCA of Hawaii Island Team as a Family Support Specialist!
At the YWCA of Hawaii Island, we are committed to our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity FOR ALL. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Family Support Specialist to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of local families through meaningful support and advocacy.

• Uphold and further the mission of the YWCA of Hawaii Island, which is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
• Provide supportive, home-based services to families in accordance with Healthy Families Program policies and procedures.
• Contact families to schedule and conduct home visits, ensuring services are culturally sensitive and meet individual family needs.
• Foster positive, trusting relationships with families, offering emotional support and guidance on parenting, child development, and overall family well-being.
• Collaborate regularly with a multidisciplinary team, consulting on family needs and developing strategies to address identified risk factors.
• Communicate observations related to child safety, mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse to the appropriate team members or agencies.
• Refer families to relevant community resources and programs, such as DHS or WIC, and support transitions to other services when needed.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, child team discussions, and Family Goal Plan (FGP) reviews and meetings.
• Help implement and track progress on Family Goal Plans, including documenting updates and strategies.
• Conduct approved developmental screens and assessments with guidance from the professional team.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential records in accordance with program standards, utilizing designated tools and systems.
• Complete required organizational, contract, and program documentation.
• Attend all required trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including occasional evening and weekend work.