Family Support Case Worker (Full Time)
Full time / Minimum 40 hours per week (Evenings and Weekends may be required)
Location: Hilo, Hawaii (In person)
P.A.R.E.N.T.S., Inc Overview:
We are dedicated to building stronger families by offering education, support services, advocacy, and practical resources that encourage positive parenting practices. Our work is grounded in the principles of empowerment, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and effectiveness.
Position Overview:
A Family Support Case Worker plays a critical role in helping ensure child safety and family stability. This position works directly with families referred by Child Welfare Services (CWS) to reduce the risk of child abuse and/or neglect. The focus is on strengthening parenting skills, supporting family connections, and promoting safe reunification when appropriate.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to families using agency-approved parenting curricula.
- Create and implement lesson plans aligned with each family's Individual Program Plan (IPP).
- Teach, demonstrate , and reinforce effective parenting strategies.
- Supervise visits between parents/caregivers and children in office, home, and community settings to ensure child safety.
- Transport children as needed and facilitate in-person contact with parents, siblings, and extended family members to maintain healthy family bonds.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation and complete required reports within established deadlines.
- Work collaboratively with management, administrative staff, colleagues, and community partners to ensure program quality and compliance.
- Follow all agency policies and contractual obligations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Soical Work, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least one (1) year of experience working with:
- Parents or cargivers involved inchild maltreatment cases.
- Children who have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or loss.
Preferred Experience:
- Background working with cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse, and permanency planning.
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Attention to detail and ability to meet strict documentation deadlins
- Capacity to work effectively with diverse families and community systems
- Demonstrated professionalism, honesty, and ethical conduct
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout Big Island.
- Maintain required levels of insurance in accordance with agency and contractual standards.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Benefits:
- Employer-paid medical coverage (97% of premium cost)
- 30 days of paid time off, beginning accrual immediately upon hire.
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Parental Leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision Insurance
***Please Note****
Applicates who do not meet the stated minimum qualifications will not be considered due to contractual requirements.
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