Summary: Seeking an experienced leader to oversee trauma-informed, youth-centered, and culturally responsive programs for youth, foster youth, and young adults. Highlights: 1. Lead programs that change lives and make a meaningful impact. 2. Oversee shelter homes, foster youth services, and transitional housing. 3. Drive quality improvement in mission-driven programs. Lead Programs that Change Lives – Director of Transitional Support Services Hale Opio Kauai (Lihue, HI) Job Type: Full-Time Hale Opio Kauai is seeking a dedicated, experienced leader to oversee programs supporting youth, foster youth, and young adults. This role leads shelter homes, foster youth services, and transitional housing programs, ensuring services are trauma-informed, youth-centered, and culturally responsive. What You’ll Do: • Lead, supervise, and support program staff • Oversee shelter homes, foster youth supports, and housing pathways • Monitor program performance and outcomes; drive quality improvement • Ensure compliance with contracts, licensing, and organizational standards • Support recruitment, training, and staff development • Represent Hale Opio Kauai in community meetings and partnerships • Provide direct support or crisis response as needed What We’re Looking For: • Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, public administration, or related field (Master’s preferred) • 3+ years of leadership experience in youth/family programs • Knowledge of trauma-informed care, case management, transitional-aged youth services, foster care supports, housing navigation, and community resources • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and technology skills • Ability to work effectively with diverse youth, families, staff, and community partners Working Conditions: • Work in office, residential, and community settings; occasional outdoor activity and interisland travel • Primarily Monday–Friday; flexibility for evenings, weekends, and on-call work • Requires sitting, standing, walking, computer use, lifting, bending, and navigating stairs • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required insurance • Must pass background checks, clearances, and onboarding requirements Why Join Us: Make a meaningful impact on Kauai’s youth while leading mission-driven programs in a supportive, community-focused environment. ***************** Apply today — positions like this don’t stay open long. Send your resume + cover letter. Please visit our website; https://haleopio.org/job-opportunities/ Or please reply via craiglist
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