Gerontology Specialist - Long Term Support Services

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development children.  CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

OUR MISSION

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

Summary Of Duties

The Gerontology Specialist provides case management support that includes completing assessments and coaching services to seniors who are enrolled in the State of Hawaii Veteran's Directed Care - Long Term Care Support Services (VDC-LTSS) and Community Living (CLP) Programs through the City and County. Services are provided to eligible persons who are at risk of long-term care placement or prevent possible institutionalization. The Gerontology Specialist also provides coaching support to help identify service needs to support participants and to alleviate burnout of caregivers.

Education And Training Requirements

• Four-year College Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency - general major. Requires basic knowledge or training in a specialized or technical field or trade, such as social work, professional accounting, finance, business administration, and marketing. Bachelor's Degree in Human Services preferred.

Experience

• Over two years, up to and including four years.

Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Experience in working with functionally and cognitively impaired adults of all ages, elderly included, strongly preferred.

Other Position Requirements

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to travel to participant homes to conduct in-person assessments and quarterly coaching visits.
• This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPR, and CPI training as such training is necessary to ensure ability/continued ability to perform essential functions of this job.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of First Aid classes.