Hawaii Interagency State Youth Network of Care (HISYNC) Coordinator

Description

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, HAWAII INTERAGENCY STATE  YOUTH NETWORK OF CARE (HISYNC)

Position Title:  PROGRAM COORDINATOR, HAWAII INTERAGENCY STATE  YOUTH NETWORK OF CARE (HISYNC)

Reports to:  Executive Director

Purpose of the Position:  Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Program Coordinator manages the Hawaii Interagency State Youth Network of Care (HISYNC).

The successful candidate exhibits the courtesy, judgment and communication skills appropriate to working in a fast-paced environment.  This individual will be highly self-motivated and recognize the importance of exemplary customer service.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to handle multiple, concurrent tasks, strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), attention to detail, and the ability to take initiative on projects.  In addition sound judgment, the ability to work with proprietary/confidential materials and a commitment to short-notice deadlines as well as the flexibility to juggle different priorities is valued.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Respond to referrals from child-serving agencies, including, but not limited to, the following:

Dept. of Health

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division.
  •  Disabilities Division.
  •  Alcohol Drug Abuse Division.
  • Family Health Services Division.

 

Dept. of Education

  • Community Children’s Council Office.
  • * Office of Curriculum Instruction and Student Support.
  • * School-Based Behavioral Health.
  • * Special Education.

 

Dept. of Human Services

  • Child Welfare Services Branch.
  • * Office of Youth Services.

 

Family Court.

Conduct needs assessments with Hawaii Interagency Local Youth Network of Care (HILYNC) committees and communicating needs to statewide HISYNC committee.

Provide support for statewide HISYNC committee as well as HILYNC committees and serving as the liaison and communication link between local and statewide committees.

Coordinate HISYNC committee meetings to problem-solve around treatment planning and/or placement options for complex, high-need, multi-agency youth.

Develop the meeting agenda and take the minutes for the monthly HISYNC committee meeting.

Organize and assemble records for HISYNC committee meetings.

Gather and edit data for the Hawaii Youth Interagency Performance Report (“HYIPR”) from agencies that serve on HISYNC committee and publish data annually.

Serve as a legislative liaison and assist in the development of policies regarding multi-agency, cross-system issues.

Identify local and national resources for technical assistance on issues related to cross-system collaboration, youth with complex needs, and multi-agency cooperation, as needed.

Take one to two (1-2) trips per year to the Island of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui to work with HILYNC committees. Island travel expenses have been included in the annual budget plan.

Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

MINIMUM OR DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Bachelor’s degree in health, human services, public administration, social work ,education, or related field.
Experience in organizing, facilitating and staffing committees or task forces.
Experience in organizing meetings, training programs, and/or conferences.
Knowledge of and/or experience working in mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, health and education systems serving children, youth and families.
Good communications and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize workflow.
Basic computer skills including word processing and use of spreadsheets.
Able to travel statewide.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to readjust focus.  The employee is occasionally required to drive.  The employee is required to use his/her personal vehicle.

 

Hawaii Interagency State Youth Network of Care (HISYNC) Coordinator