Kauhale Housing Specialist

Mental Health Kokua•Wailuku, HI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, problem-solving, flexibility, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
CPR, First Aid, and TB clearance (or willingness to obtain)
Comfortable working in a shared housing environment supporting adults in behavioral health recovery
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening

Nice To Haves

Coursework in psychology, social work, human development, or experience in behavioral health or human services

Responsibilities

Assist residents with life skills, goal-setting, and maintaining housing stability
Teach and reinforce cooking, personal care, communication, and household routines
Maintain a safe environment, respond to emergencies, and complete incident reporting
Encourage self-direction, wellness, and recovery using person-centered practices
Plan and support social, recreational, educational, and vocational activities
Assist with chores, shopping, maintenance coordination, and sanitation needs
Complete progress notes and support resident service plan goals
Monitor resident well-being, daily routines, and medication self-administration as appropriate