Kauhale Housing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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!