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Kauhale Housing Specialist

Mental Health Kokua·Wailuku, Hawaii

$18 - $20/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Support adults in behavioral health recovery by mentoring them in daily living skills and maintaining a safe, recovery-oriented shared housing environment. Responsibilities include coordinating household operations, planning program activities, and completing service documentation.

Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is hiring a Kauhale Housing Specialist on Maui to support adults in behavioral health recovery living in community-based supportive housing. This full-time role helps maintain a safe, respectful, and recovery-oriented shared housing environment that promotes stability, independence, and community connection.

As a Kauhale Housing Specialist, you will support residents with daily living skills, provide mentoring and recovery-focused support, and help maintain a positive household environment. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy active, meaningful work and want to help others build confidence, strengthen routines, and work toward long-term stability.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) • Mentoring & Support

  • Assist residents with life skills, goal-setting, and maintaining housing stability
  • Daily
  • Living
  • Skills: Teach and reinforce cooking, personal care, communication, and household routines
  • Safety &
  • Crisis
  • Response: Maintain a safe environment, respond to emergencies, and complete incident reporting
  • Recovery-Oriented
  • Support: Encourage self-direction, wellness, and recovery using person-centered practices
  • Program
  • Activities: Plan and support social, recreational, educational, and vocational activities
  • Household
  • Operations: Assist with chores, shopping, maintenance coordination, and sanitation needs
  • Documentation &
  • Service
  • Planning: Complete progress notes and support resident service plan goals
  • Resident
  • Supervision: Monitor resident well-being, daily routines, and medication self-administration as appropriate

Kauhale Housing Specialist Qualifications • Minimum

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred: Coursework in psychology, social work, human development, or experience in behavioral health or human services
  • Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, problem-solving, flexibility, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Certifications: CPR, First Aid, and TB clearance (or willingness to obtain)
  • Fit for the
  • Role: Comfortable working in a shared housing environment supporting adults in behavioral health recovery

Requirements

  • & Work Conditions
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
  • Work takes place in a shared housing/residential environment
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and respond to emergencies in a residential setting

Benefits

  • of Joining MHK
  • Medical & Vision Insurance (UHA or Kaiser)
  • Dental Insurance (HDS)
  • Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
  • Pet Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Identity Theft & Legal Protection
  • Paid Leave & Holiday Pay
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Why Mental Health Kokua?

At Mental Health Kokua, we believe in “Opportunities to Begin Again.” As a Kauhale Housing Specialist, you’ll help residents build new skills, maintain stability, and reach their full potential. Your dedication will transform lives and strengthen our community.

Your compassion can help residents rediscover their strength. Start your journey with MHK!

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $20/hr
Location
Wailuku, Hawaii
Posted
May 9, 2026
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Mental Health Kokua

Our Business is Relationships. As with any business, goods and services are part of our business plan. At Mental Health Kokua our services include housing, case management, homeless outreach, psycho-social rehabilitation, psychiatry, and counseling. MHK was founded in 1973 as a...

Salary listed on 9 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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Behavioral health roles in Hawaii

Behavioral health roles in Hawaii often reflect steady demand across community, outpatient, and school-linked settings, with employers looking for candidates who can support clients with complex needs and collaborate across care teams. These roles can be competitive because schedules, caseloads, and local cost of living matter, and this posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Review the credentialing details carefully and confirm how the listed medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and sick leave fit your needs before applying.

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