Mission & About Us
Hale Kipa provides opportunities and environments that strengthen and encourage youth, their families and communities to actualize their potential and social responsibility.
Since 1970, Hale Kipa has championed Hawai'i's youth and children. We provide youth outreach, independent living facilities, therapeutic foster care, a haven for runaways, and more. Our founders recognized a need for a nonprofit to step in to assist this deserving population and we are still doing that critical work today, on O'ahu, Kaua'i, and the Island of Hawai'i. Learn more about Hale Kipa's programs.
Role Overview
Join our team at Hale Kipa as a full-time Transition Specialist that will provide Cognitive Restructuring groups for the youth, to assist them with learning positive ways to manage their thoughts and ultimately their behaviors so that when they are back out in the community, they will be able to function appropriately and be contributing members of society. The Transition Specialist will also participate in HYCF treatment team meetings, assist with transition planning pre-release, and will be responsible to manage assigned cases to ensure that coordinated services plan goals & objectives are being met post-release. Other responsibilities are to support the youth's transition back into the community and assist youth and their families in accessing community resources and continuing education or obtaining employment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or related field
One (1) year of experience working with youth ages 5-19 in obtaining basic skills, goal setting, healthy living, relationships, and other aspects of prevention services.
Requirements
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in navigating electronic health record systems.
Consistent and timely documentation.
A valid driver's license.
Current auto insurance & safety check required.
Access to a vehicle for the purpose of transporting young adults.
Benefits
Medical/Drug/Vision/Dental
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO) / 6 Paid Holidays
403(b) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life Insurance
Access to Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Plans
Salary
$40,000 salary
Retention Bonus: $500 after 1 year of employment
An EEO Employer
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.Click Here to Apply or use the link belowhttps://halekipa.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1303743-320553.html