4 Positions (Temporary Full-time) -or-

8 Positions (Temporary Part-time)

PROGRAM:  Administration

REPORTS TO:  Program Director

Pay Rate:  $30 per hour

JOB OVERVIEW:  

Provide support to individuals and families impacted by disasters across Hawaiʻi. Rooted in a spirit of service, kuleana (responsibility), and community care, the DCM walks alongside survivors as they navigate recovery, helping them access resources, rebuild stability, and move toward long-term resilience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community-Centered Case Management

• Conduct outreach in communities to connect with individuals and families impacted by disaster, including those who may be isolated or underserved;
• Build trusting relationships with survivors through respectful, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed engagement;
• Complete comprehensive, strengths-based intake assessments and actively listen to understand each survivor’s story, strengths, and needs and resources;
• Develop individualized Disaster Recovery Plans in partnership with survivors, supporting their goals for safe, stable housing, and overall well-being;
• Provide ongoing case management, monitoring progress, and adjusting plans as needed;
• Manage a caseload of at least 30 impacted households;
• Walk alongside clients throughout the recovery process with consistent follow-up and encouragement;
• Maintain consistent communication with clients based on priority tiers (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly);
• Respond to client inquiries within required timeframes (e.g., within 48 hours).

Resource Navigation & Advocacy

• Connect survivors to available resources, including local organizations, cultural networks, state agencies (e.g., DHS), nonprofit partners, and community providers, and federal programs such as FEMA;
• Connect clients to housing, financial, health, and social services;
• Support clients in completing applications and navigating complex systems with clarity and care;
• Advocate for equitable access to resources, especially for vulnerable populations and those facing barriers;
• Coordinate services to maximize support and collaborate with local recovery groups and service networks to prevent duplication of benefits.

Documentation & Reporting

• Document all client interactions in the designated system (e.g., VisionLink) within required timeframes (24 hours);
• Maintain clear, complete, compliant, and accurate case records that reflect each survivor’s journey and progress;
• Track progress toward recovery goals and case outcomes;
• Contribute to required monthly and quarterly reports including Program activities and outcomes, Data summaries, and Barriers and solutions
• Track hours worked and maintain required program records;
• Safeguard all personal and sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and care;
• Ensure documentation honors the dignity of clients and reflects a strengths-based, non-judgmental perspective.

Compliance & Program Requirements

• Adhere to all program requirements, including FEMA, DHS, and federal grant compliance regulations;
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client data (including HIPAA-protected information);
• Support financial and programmatic compliance documentation when required;
• Participate in audits, monitoring, and site visits;
• Ensure accurate use of program funds and adherence to allowable cost standards.

Outreach & Community Partnership

• Collaborate with community organizations, cultural leaders, and service providers to strengthen coordinated recovery efforts;
• Participate in outreach events, community gatherings, town halls, and disaster recovery events to build awareness and trust;
• Coordinate communication with stakeholders and partners;
• Support program visibility and effective public communication strategies;
• Contribute to shared learning by identifying emerging community needs and available resources.

Case Lifecycle Management

• Manage cases from intake to closure, including initial triage, ongoing service coordination, case transfer (if needed), case closure based on defined criteria;
• Ensure smooth transitions for clients when cases are transferred or closed;
• Maintain appropriate caseload levels (generally up to ~35 active cases, depending on complexity).

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Option 1:
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, human services, or related field (or equivalent experience);
  • At least one (1) year of applicable experience in social services, case management, disaster response, working with vulnerable populations, or community-based work;
• Option 2:
  • Associate’s degree in social work or related field;
  • At least two (2) years of applicable experience in social services, case management, disaster response, working with vulnerable populations, or community-based work;
• Must be proficient in Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc);
• Experience with data entry and case management systems;
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced, evolving environments; Must have experience in and understanding of positive youth development and family strengthening/engagement practices including trauma-informed care;
• Must have an understanding of the diverse backgrounds including Hawaiian culture and values;
• Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100K in bodily injury liability per person and $25K in property damage liability.
• Ability to drive or arrange reliable transportation to meet client needs and respond to disaster-related assignments (valid driver’s license may be required).

Preferred:

• Knowledge of FEMA, DHS, or disaster case management programs;
• Experience working in Hawai‘i communities or with culturally diverse populations;
• Familiarity with nonprofit, housing, or behavioral health systems.

WORK HOURS:

• Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm;
• May require hours outside business-hours to meet needs of families;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Occasionally, some events in the evenings or on weekends at various times.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Field-based work with travel within disaster impact communities across Hawaiʻi in assigned service areas;
• Travel in program or personal vehicle;
• Travel to the neighbor island or U.S. continent may be required.
• Must be able to travel locally and regionally on a frequent basis, including deployment to federally declared disaster areas, shelters, disaster recovery centers (DRCs), and affected communities;
• Capacity to work extended, irregular, and flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and surge operations tied to FEMA activation timelines and survivor needs;
• Exposure to post-disaster environments and high-needs populations.

EQUIPMENT USE

Personal vehicle, computer, laptop, copier/scanner, shredder, fax machine, office phones, work cell phones/Bluetooth, paper cutter, microwave, stove, computer programs such as MS Word, and Excel.

EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Education verification, State criminal check, State and national sex registry

Partners in Development Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace

All positions require that the incumbent have no convictions of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person.  We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.  

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.  It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.  Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Manager
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-348-4895

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

1 Position (On-Call)

PROGRAM:  Ke Kama Pono

REPORTS TO:  Program Director

Pay Rate:  $20 per hour

JOB OVERVIEW:  

Provide direct care and supervision to youth according to the foundation’s policies and procedures, licensing and accreditation requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise activities for residents that will increase their cultural awareness and enhance their self-esteem;
• Work with the Lead Direct Care Counselor to oversee residents in their day to day routines in the house;
• Assist in the delivery of services, and activities for the residents in the program;
• Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents;
• Prepare documents and reports as necessary.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, or equivalent, and experience working with youth required;
• AA or BA degree in social work or related field preferred;
• Must have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record;
• Must participate in Child Abuse and Neglect, State criminal and FBI criminal clearances, and subsequently meet DHS standards regarding these clearances;
• Must have current CPR/First Aid certification that will be updated annually;
• Must have current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification that will be updated annually;
• Must have current TB test completed that will be updated annually;
• Must pass a physical examination requirement.

WORK HOURS:

• On call as needed and determined by the supervisor;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events on evenings or weekends at various times.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites.

EQUIPMENT USE

Program vehicle, computer and/or lap top, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, office and/or work cell phone/Bluetooth, paper cutter, nametag maker, voice recorder, speaker system, video and camera equipment, microwave, ice machine, and stove.

EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Education verification, State criminal check, State and national sex registry

Partners in Development Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace

All positions require that the incumbent have no convictions of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person.  We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.  

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.  It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.  Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Manager
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-348-4895

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

2 Full-time and 1 Part-time Position

PROGRAM:  Ke Kama Pono

REPORTS TO:  Program Director

Pay Rate:  $19.50 per hour

JOB OVERVIEW:  

Provide direct care and supervision to youth according to the foundation’s policies and procedures, licensing and accreditation requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise activities for residents that will increase their cultural awareness and enhance their self-esteem;
• Work with the Lead Direct Care Counselor to oversee residents in their day to day routines in the house;
• Assist in the delivery of services, and activities for the residents in the program;
• Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents;
• Prepare documents and reports as necessary.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, or equivalent, and experience working with youth required;
• AA or BA degree in social work or related field preferred;
• Must have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record;
• Must participate in Child Abuse and Neglect, State criminal and FBI criminal clearances, and subsequently meet DHS standards regarding these clearances;
• Must have current CPR/First Aid certification that will be updated annually;
• Must have current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification that will be updated annually;
• Must have current TB test completed that will be updated annually;
• Must pass a physical examination requirement.

WORK HOURS:

• Must be available for various shifts from Sunday through Saturday, as determined by the supervisor;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events on evenings or weekends at various times.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites.

EQUIPMENT USE

Program vehicle, computer and/or lap top, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, office and/or work cell phone/Bluetooth, paper cutter, nametag maker, voice recorder, speaker system, video and camera equipment, microwave, ice machine, and stove.

EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Education verification, State criminal check, State and national sex registry

Partners in Development Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace

All positions require that the incumbent have no convictions of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person.  We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.  

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.  It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.  Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Manager
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-348-4895

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

1 Full-time Position

PROGRAM:  Kupa Aina

REPORTS TO:  Farm Manager

Pay Rate:  $20.00 per hour

JOB OVERVIEW:  Support the daily operations of an organic, culturally grounded farm dedicated to healing, education, and community wellness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with planting, cultivating, harvesting, and maintaining crops using organic and regenerative practices;
• Support farm infrastructure maintenance, including irrigation, composting, weeding, harvesting and tool care;
• Engage with youth and community members through hands-on farm activities and educational workshops;
• Help implement cultural practices in farming, such as traditional planting techniques, crop stewardship, and seasonal rituals;
• Maintain accurate records of crops, harvests, and supplies (tools, soil contents, etc.);
• Uphold farm safety protocols and ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming environment;
• Keep up to date with required training and emails;
• Report any and all safety incidents or concerns to management.

 QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Must possess working knowledge of various farm tools and equipment;
• Willingness to learn is essential;
• Strong interest in cultural practices, community healing, and youth engagement;
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to fostering a supportive community environment.

Preferred:

• One (1) year agricultural experience and knowledge of traditional Hawaiian farming systems;
• Experience in organic or sustainable farming;
• Experience with youth mentoring programs or educational facilitation.

WORK HOURS:

• 40 hours per week, Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or as otherwise determined by the supervisor;
• This position requires regular and predictable attendance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Outdoor field and farm setting;
• Travel to neighboring islands may be required.

EQUIPMENT USE

Computer, cell phone, heavy farm equipment, light farm equipment, utility terrain vehicle, gas-powered equipment, and hand tools.

EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Education verification, State criminal check, State and national sex registry

Partners in Development Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace

All positions require that the incumbent have no convictions of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person.  We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.  

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.  It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.  Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Manager
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-348-4895

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.