Transition Specialist - Retention Bonus

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 - $44,000 annual

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/1355181-320553.html