Kokua Counselor, Domestic Violence Action Center, Honolulu, HI

Kokua Counselor

Posted on: January 15, 2015
Posted by: Domestic Violence Action Center

Non-Profit organization seeking experienced counselors to work directly with Native Hawaiian domestic violence survivors and their families in providing support groups and advocacy services that are culturally appropriate and trauma informed.

The DV (Domestic Violence) Kokua Counselor will present educational materials and facilitate Hawaiian cultural group discussions relating to domestic violence. During these groups, the counselor will provide knowledge, skills and tools for participants to use in order to help them remain safe and move toward healing from past domestic violence. The counselor will incorporate curriculum that is culturally Hawaiian based related to achieving healing and self-sufficiency. Counselor will provide support of advocacy as needed.

Goal

To work directly with Native Hawaiian domestic violence survivors and their families in providing support groups and advocacy services that are culturally appropriate and trauma informed.

Desired Qualifications

Understanding of domestic violence, community dynamics and strategies in the Hawaiian community. Organized, good verbal and written communication skills; dependable and ability to meet deadlines. Familiarity with social service agencies on the island of Oahu. Knowledge of the feminist philosophy of violence against women.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in Social Work or equivalent and experience working with people who have experienced lived trauma, and endeavoring to overcome barriers, change life patterns, and improve living circumstances. Understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence. Knowledge and be culturally aligned with Native Hawaiian values, cultural traditions and practices. Knowledge about the community resources. Possess good interpersonal skills and critical thinking skills. Flexibility with work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead groups with close attention and sensitivity to differences between participants.

• Create and maintain a safe setting that is conducive to individual participation, healing and learning.

• Present educational materials and facilitate Hawaiian cultural group discussions relating to domestic violence.
• Provide knowledge, skills and tools for participants to use in order to help them remain safe and move toward healing from past domestic violence.

• Incorporate curriculum that is culturally Hawaiian based related to achieving healing and self-sufficiency

• Responsible for collaborating and coordinating meetings and activities with community partners and program facilitators.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with program participant families.

• Collect and submit required statistical data/reports to management, program staff and funder to adhere to grant requirements. (30-hour position)

• Counselor will preserve client confidentiality and adhere to all DVAC policies in regard to client confidentiality.

• Counselor will provide safety planning to all assigned participants. Counselor will update safety plan with client when necessary.

• Counselor reports directly to the Advocacy Manager.

• Provide support of advocacy as needed.

• Must attend one (1) relevant training per quarter pertaining to job functions.

• Assume other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals may submit a cover letter and resume via fax or mail to:

Domestic Violence Action Center Human Resources

P.O. Box 3198

Honolulu, HI 96801

Fax #: (808) 531-7228