Youth Counselor jobs at Hale Kipa

The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is Hawaii's most comprehensive human services agency dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness. For over 45 years, we've been at the forefront of creating tailored solutions for those in crisis, offering a continuum of care that includes emergency shelters, housing programs, health services, employment assistance, and outreach. Summary: The Housing Specialist / Case Manager creates permanent housing opportunities by developing an inventory of available housing units for IHS clients. The specialist works with case management staff to maintain landlord/rental management relations and implements the IHS Supportive Housing programs to achieve successful performance outcomes of the program. Compensation: Starting from $21.15 hourly; actual pay commensurate with experience. Essential Functions: Demonstrate excellent customer service consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Provide outreach and establish relationships with landlords to market housing programs and develop an inventory of available housing units for clients with a range of pricing. Inspect rental units and communicate housing quality to HUD, Case Manager and client; Coordinate clients applications to subsidy programs such as Section 8, or other types of permanent housing solutions with Case Manager and handle lease compliance issues to assist the client in meeting tenancy requirements, i.e. payments, lease requirements, etc. Conduct face to face housing presentations and schedules housing interviews with clients; Provides on-going evaluation assistance, including Housing Assessments. Maintain records of referrals, assessments and placement plans in compliance with HUD Housing Counseling Plan; administer standardized client self-report measures as required by the program and as determined by the Housing & Employment Director. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of Oahu/Honolulu housing market and property managers, fair housing laws, and landlord/tenant rights. Strong written documentation, communication, negotiation and organizational skills with the ability to problem solve. Able to exercise judgment and work independently under general direction and effectively interact with professionals, partnering agencies and high needs clients including those with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems. Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to mission. Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment. Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent GED. At least one year experience working with disenfranchised or at risk individuals related in a homeless service and/or in a case management setting Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access and/or database applications. Valid Driver s License and clean traffic abstract. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Regular Full-time classification. Generally, Monday through Friday, with some evenings and/or weekends dependent upon employment or training activities scheduled. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the organization. IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.

The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is Hawaii's most comprehensive human services agency dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness. For over 45 years, we've been at the forefront of creating tailored solutions for those in crisis, offering a continuum of care that includes emergency shelters, housing programs, health services, employment assistance, and outreach. The Re-Entry Case Manager provides direct case management support to paroles or consumers being released from incarceration as they face transition back into the community. This position provides case management services for reentry and coordinate housing for clients as they navigate their reentry or reintegration into housing, employment and the community. The Re-Entry Case manager will also work closely with the Re-entry Program Manager and provide progress reports of residents to the Re-entry Program Manager. Compensation: Up to $60,000 annually, actual pay commensurate with experience. Essential Functions: Demonstrate excellent customer service consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Provide direct service to clients through crisis intervention, counseling, case management, client grievance/dispute resolution, outreach, and other service activities as necessary. Work with Shelter management to screen any persons recently released clients entering into the shelter. Provide housing navigation services (gathering vital docs, applying for health insurance, SNAP and GA benefits etc.). Perform the primary functions of assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy through collaboration with the client s probation officer, jail, work release, and other resources involved in the client's reentry. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of community resources for homeless, formerly incarcerated individuals with understanding of varying levels of care, as well as the standards for care within the community resources, mental illness and substance abuse and resources to address these issues. Strong communication and problem solving skills with ability to de-escalate and manage clients in crisis. Computer proficient in Microsoft applications, Google platform and other technology (tablet, apps) used to provide service to persons served. Possess personal qualities of integrity, patience and commitment to mission. Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment. Required Education and Experience Minimum high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year case management or outreach field experience preferably in a human services program serving disenfranchised populations. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Regular full time classification. General business hours, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the organization. IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.

The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is Hawaii's most comprehensive human services agency dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness. For over 45 years, we've been at the forefront of creating tailored solutions for those in crisis, offering a continuum of care that includes emergency shelters, housing programs, health services, employment assistance, and outreach. The Veterans Services Case Manager ensures program outcomes are met and are responsible for case management duties that include intake, assessment, service plan development, short-term supportive counseling and connections to housing referrals and service coordination to meet varying needs of guests/clients served. This position serves as primary liaison and works with external service and benefit providers to ensure ongoing collaboration and consistent acquisition of community resources and support for case managed guests. Compensation: Up to $55,000 annually, actual pay commensurate with experience. Essential Functions: Demonstrate excellent customer service consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Conduct guest (veteran and non-veteran) intakes and assessments to identify, develop and meet client outcomes; develop a transition/discharge plan for each client no longer meeting the criteria for continuing care. Assist guests with their service needs by maintaining a warm and welcoming attitude throughout the service episode; help clients to determine the objectives needed to reach their recovery goals and service needs which may or may not involve family and/or significant others if the guest desires. Provide supportive counseling, connection to provision of safe, decent and affordable housing, problem solving and skill building, service coordination for medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment needs, community service and employment assistance, and crisis support to general IHS guests including guests with veteran status residing at IHS. Monitor and attend essential community meetings as directed or as sponsored by external organizations serving homeless veteran and general homeless populations. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of community resources and veterans benefits. Knowledge of mental illnesses/dual diagnosis and its related issues. Excellent communication skills. Able to work under pressure while in stressful situations and handle a high volume of cases. Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to mission. Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment. Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years experience managing small direct case management programs or support services to disenfranchised individuals or homeless services setting. Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation. CPR and First Aid Certification (or able to complete at IHS). Must pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Regular full time classification. Generally Monday through Friday and some weekends. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the consumers and organization. IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.

Job Description The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is Hawaii's most comprehensive human services agency dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness. For over 45 years, we've been at the forefront of creating tailored solutions for those in crisis, offering a continuum of care that includes emergency shelters, housing programs, health services, employment assistance, and outreach. The Veterans Services Case Manager ensures program outcomes are met and are responsible for case management duties that include intake, assessment, service plan development, short-term supportive counseling and connections to housing referrals and service coordination to meet varying needs of guests/clients served. This position serves as primary liaison and works with external service and benefit providers to ensure ongoing collaboration and consistent acquisition of community resources and support for case managed guests. Compensation: Up to $55,000 annually, actual pay commensurate with experience. Essential Functions: Demonstrate excellent customer service consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Conduct guest (veteran and non-veteran) intakes and assessments to identify, develop and meet client outcomes; develop a transition/discharge plan for each client no longer meeting the criteria for continuing care. Assist guests with their service needs by maintaining a warm and welcoming attitude throughout the service episode; help clients to determine the objectives needed to reach their recovery goals and service needs which may or may not involve family and/or significant others if the guest desires. Provide supportive counseling, connection to provision of safe, decent and affordable housing, problem solving and skill building, service coordination for medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment needs, community service and employment assistance, and crisis support to general IHS guests including guests with veteran status residing at IHS. Monitor and attend essential community meetings as directed or as sponsored by external organizations serving homeless veteran and general homeless populations. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of community resources and veterans benefits. Knowledge of mental illnesses/dual diagnosis and its related issues. Excellent communication skills. Able to work under pressure while in stressful situations and handle a high volume of cases. Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to mission. Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment. Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years' experience managing small direct case management programs or support services to disenfranchised individuals or homeless services setting. Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation. CPR and First Aid Certification (or able to complete at IHS). Must pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Regular full time classification. Generally Monday through Friday and some weekends. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the consumers and organization. IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.

The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is Hawaii's most comprehensive human services agency dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness. For over 45 years, we've been at the forefront of creating tailored solutions for those in crisis, offering a continuum of care that includes emergency shelters, housing programs, health services, employment assistance, and outreach. The CSAC Case Manager is responsible for assessment, service plan development, short-term counseling and referrals for guests, with the emphasis of working with guests who are dealing with substance use or substance abuse. Ensures that client input is included in every step of the process. This position provides quality case management services that connects the client with appropriate benefits, assistance and support with the goal of stabilization and connection to a provision of safe, decent and affordable housing. Compensation: Starting from $24 hourly, actual pay commensurate with experience within contract budgets. Essential Functions: Demonstrate excellent customer service consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Manage a caseload and ensure positive outcomes through the timely coordination of all case management services with a warm and welcoming attitude; Meet contract standards and provide linkages to substance abuse or mental health treatment as needed, and transportation to other involved or needed providers to coordinate member s care and housing solutions. Provide supportive counseling and participate in crisis intervention services with individuals including mental status and risk assessment and linkage to crisis teams and hospitals; coordinate written crisis plans when indicated in coordination with the client's psychiatric provider. Timely and accurately document clinical records in the required systems of record and maintain records of referrals, assessments and placement plans in compliance with IHS standards of documentation and all contract requirements. Make collaborative outreach attempts, including transportation of clients to other involved or needed providers to coordinate member s care as necessary. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of homelessness and the issue associated with it; working knowledge of mental health issues and advanced knowledge in the treatment of substance abuse issues. Strong written communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on conflict resolution. Excellent time management skills with ability to manage a high volume of cases. Possess personal qualities of integrity, patience and commitment to mission. Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment. Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent (Bachelor's preferred). Current CSAC certification. Two years of direct case management or supportive services experience working with homeless or other disenfranchised individuals. Valid Driver s License and clean traffic abstract. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Regular Full-Time classification. General business hours, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the organization. IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.

The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is Hawaii's most comprehensive human services agency dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness. For over 45 years, we've been at the forefront of creating tailored solutions for those in crisis, offering a continuum of care that includes emergency shelters, housing programs, health services, employment assistance, and outreach. The HICM+ Case Manager manages a caseload of consumers and provides intense case management services for our homeless SMI population. This position works collaboratively with the treatment team to implement a client centered master individualized recovery plan (MIRP) along with Behavioral Health Assessment and to include the acuity determination (LOCUS). The HICM+ Case Manager provides quality case management to include supportive counseling, outreach, and provision of safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities, skills teaching/education, family support, service coordination/advocacy, and crisis support. Compensation: Starting from $21.15 hourly, actual pay commensurate with experience. Essential Functions: Demonstrate excellent customer service consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Manage a caseload and ensure the coordination of all case management services to include the development of a Master Individualized Recovery Plan (MIRP), completion of the behavior health assessment; acuity determination and crisis plan reviews. Engage with consumers 1-2x per week and meet consumer outcomes by determining the objectives needed to reach the client s recovery goals and identifying service needs that may or may not include contact with individuals, families, guardians, and/or significant others if the client desires. Make collaborative outreach attempts, including transportation of consumers as needed, to other involved or needed providers to coordinate member s care as necessary. Participate in crisis intervention services and assesses needs, develops and coordinates written crisis plans when indicated in coordination with client s psychiatrist or APRN-RX. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Working knowledge of community resources available to homeless or disenfranchised individuals including knowledge of substance abuse treatments, diagnosis and support services for clients with severe and persistent mental illness. Effective problem solving and organizational skills and able to work independently under general direction. Able to effectively communication and interact with professionals, partnering agencies and clients with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance abuse problems; Able to document these interactions and services in the systems of record per contract standards. Possess personal qualities of integrity, patience and commitment to mission. Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor s degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in social work, psychology, human services or related field with minimum 12 semester credit hours in courses such as psychology, counseling, criminal justice, human services, social work, social welfare, sociology or other behavioral sciences. Minimum of 1 1/2 years of clinical skill and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses Access to vehicle and appropriate no-fault insurance with valid driver s license and clean abstract. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Regular Full-Time classification. Generally Monday through Friday and some weekends. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the consumers and organization. IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.