Program Specialist (Youth Partner Coordinator)

Position: Program Specialist (Youth Partner Coordinator)

Department: Youth Partners

Location: Oahu

Pay Range: $20.00/hr - $22.50/hr

Job Summary:

The Youth Partner Coordinator plays a key supportive role in the development of the Youth Partner program by providing administrative support to the Youth Partner Program Manager and Youth Partner team. The Youth Partner Coordinator must demonstrate an active commitment to the EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc. mission and vision, and to strive to incorporate EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc.’s values in all aspects of daily work.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning; and

• Lived Expertise and work experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree; and

• A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Familiarity with the Foster Care System (DHS-CWS) strongly preferred.

• Must maintain an ethical, responsible and professional attitude and demeanor under all circumstances in person, by phone, e-mail and correspondence, in order to effectively and efficiently engage and maintain working relationships with families, professionals and youth who are undergoing complex and crisis situations.

• Individual with experience working with families whose children have been harmed or threatened with harm and in facilitation and/or mediation, preferred.

• Individual with culturally relevant training and/or experience specific to the community served, preferred.

• Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and maturity.

• Committed to quality and performance improvement.

• Successful criminal and child abuse and neglect background clearance as required by state regulations for those who work with children and families in the Child Welfare System.

• Valid driver’s license, no-fault automobile insurance, acceptable motor vehicle abstract2, and access to an insured, reliable vehicle is needed.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

See previous page (Main Careers’ page) for instructions on How to Apply.

EPIC ‘Ohana is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer