Residential Specialist (Honolulu)

Do you have a heart for service? Are you passionate about helping Oahu’s underserved houseless community? Do you want a career where you can truly make an impact on the lives of others? If so, we want you on our team! Who We Are Since 1989, Steadfast Housing Development Corporation (SHDC) has been dedicated to bridging housing and behavioral health services to empower adults living with serious and persistent mental illnesses. As a trusted nonprofit, we create safe, supportive, and independent living opportunities that change lives. The Opportunity We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Residential Specialist to join our Supported Housing Program on Oahu. This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $45,760 – $52,000, depending on education and experience. In this role, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team committed to providing stability, dignity, and hope to those whom we serve. What's in it for you? 💙 100% Employer-Paid Coverage – Free medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits for employees. 🌴 Generous Time Off – Vacation and sick leave, with the opportunity to earn up to 4 weeks of vacation and 4 weeks of sick leave per year after 4 years of service. 🎉 Paid Holidays – Enjoy 12–13 paid holidays each year. 💰 Retirement Savings – Profit-sharing retirement account to help you plan for the future. 🛡️ Life Insurance – Complimentary $15,000 life insurance policy. ⏰ Work-Life Balance – Flexible scheduling options to support your lifestyle. What do you have to do? Housing Support and Advocacy: • Connect with landlords and community partners to create housing opportunities for our clients. • Guide individuals through the housing search process — from scheduling viewings to completing applications and negotiating lease agreements. • Help clients make informed choices about their housing options. • Provide ongoing support to ensure clients maintain stable housing, including budgeting, household setup, and problem-solving around lease requirements. • Advocate for clients with landlords, mediate tenancy issues, and provide regular encouragement to promote success and independence. • Assist with transitions into long-term housing programs like Section 8 or public housing. Client Empowerment: • Support clients in setting and achieving personalized housing goals. • Conduct initial and ongoing evaluations of housing and service plans. • Provide education around safety, housekeeping, budgeting, and other essential skills for independent living. • Offer consistent follow-up through in-home visits and ongoing encouragement. Collaboration & Teamwork: • Work closely with behavioral health providers and other community service partners to ensure holistic support for each client. • Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and service provider collaborations. Administrative Responsibilities: • Maintain confidentiality and accurate records for all clients served. • Complete reports on housing activities, services provided, and client progress. • Assist with housing subsidy applications and maintain up-to-date benefit information. • Administer client satisfaction and quality-of-life surveys to support program evaluation. • Submit accurate daily logs of activities and contribute to program development through team input. What You’ll Need to Succeed: • 🎓 Education – A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college is required (social work or human services field preferred). If you do not have a BA degree, we have another similar position you may qualify for. Just send in your resume! • 🚗 Driver’s License – A valid Hawaii driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract (no more than 3 violations within the past 3 years). • 🌺 Experience – At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with special needs is strongly desired. • 🔍 Clearances – Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and sex offender checks. • 📞 Flexibility – Must be available to provide on-call support after hours when needed. • 🚙 Transportation – Use of your own personal vehicle with current registration, safety check, and insurance is required. Mileage reimbursement IS provided for work-related travel. Ready to Apply? If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please email your resume and indicate this position on your subject line to: 📧 Maile Daniel ➡️ Only serious applicants will be considered. Interviews are scheduled promptly for selected candidates, and positions may be filled quickly on a first-come, first-served basis. Detailed job descriptions and an employment application will be provided to applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process. Thank you for your interest in our organization!