RESIDENT ADVISOR - KONA

Mission & About Us

Rooted in aloha and kuleana, Hale Kipa is dedicated to supporting and empowering Hawai'i's youth, young adults, and families who are navigating trauma, injustice, and systemic barriers. Through safe and nurturing housing, culturally grounded care, and trauma-informed relationships, we encourage them to discover their passions, embrace their resilience, and thrive as compassionate, responsible leaders in their families and communities.

Since 1970, Hale Kipa has championed Hawai'i's youth and children. We provide youth outreach, independent living facilities, therapeutic foster care, a haven for runaways, and more. Our founders recognized a need for a nonprofit to step in to assist this deserving population and we are still doing that critical work today, on O'ahu, Kaua'i, and the Island of Hawai'i. Learn more about Hale Kipa's programs.

Role Overview

Transitional Living & Housing Stabilization is a residential support program for Young Adults (ages 18–24) that provides safe, stable, and supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability in West Hawaiʻi. The program offers structured supervision and individualized, wraparound supportive services designed to meet young adults where they are and support their journey toward long-term housing stability.

The program emphasizes crisis stabilization, independent living and life-skills development, educational attainment, workforce readiness, and connection to community-based resources. Participants receive guidance and support in areas such as budgeting, tenant readiness, goal setting, time management, health and wellness, and navigating systems of care.

Services are delivered using trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approaches grounded in the values of aloha (compassion and respect), mālama (care and responsibility), and kuleana (accountability and shared responsibility). The program prioritizes relationship-building, safety, consistency, and empowerment, while fostering resilience, self-determination, and positive community connections.

This position reports directly to the Program Manager and Program Coordinator and works collaboratively with the program team to ensure continuity of care, adherence to program standards, and effective service delivery. Some tasks include supporting participants with daily living activities such as accompanying clients to grocery shopping, assisting with meal planning and budgeting, facilitating transportation to appointments or community resources as needed, and modeling independent living skills. The ultimate goal is to support young adults in successfully transitioning to permanent housing and achieving long-term stability, independence, and well-being.

Location

• Hawaii County - Kona

Schedule

• Sunday - Sunday: 8:00 pm - 6:00 am

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in human services, housing, shelter, or youth services required.
• Experience working with transition-age youth (18–24) preferred.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Current auto insurance and safety check

Accommodations

• On-site living with private room and utilities included.

Job Type

• In-person/On-site

Benefits

• Medical/Drug/Vision/Dental
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) / 6 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Access to Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Plans

An EEO Employer