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1 Full-Time Position

DEPARTMENT:

Ka Pa'alana

SUPERVISOR:

Site Supervisor

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for assessing, instructing, and providing resources for program participants at non-accredited/licensed sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assess, monitor, document and report the needs and progress of program participants;
• Provide instruction, resources, and support to caregivers to promote optimal early learning experiences for young children;
• Administer assessment instruments for caregivers and keiki;
• Observe, document and track the development and growth of KP program participants;
• Work with Preschool Teachers and Parent Educators to communicate and identify needs of participants and goals;
• Identify participants with special needs and work closely with the family in recommending community services/agencies;
• Work closely with the Preschool Teacher in the creation of lesson plans;
• Interact with caregivers and keiki in a helpful, respectful, and professional manner;
• Present general issues and trends in assessment to the Preschool Teachers at designated sites;
• Coordinate with program evaluators to assure proper data management;
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners;
• Assist in the development of and instruct infant and toddler curriculum (if applicable) while enhancing family literacy development from infants through adults.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, completing all forms and documentations such as reports related to grant objectives, professional development evaluations, and daily logs.

WORK HOURS

• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or as otherwise determined by management;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events and on nights or weekends at various times depending on the event.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Program sites at either shelter or designated area homeless encampments, various event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites;
• Travel to the neighbor islands and the continental U.S. may be required.

EQUIPMENT USE

May include use of: program and/or personal vehicle, platform dolly, hand trucks, computer, laptop, laminator, Cricut, copier, shredder, fax machine, video and camera equipment, generator, speaker system, iPod, office elevator, warehouse gate, nametag maker, ice machine, stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, paper cutter, office phones, work cell phones/Bluetooth.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS

• Mental
  Consistent adherence to the practice of Partners in Development Foundation’s (PIDF) five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Must be keenly aware of and attentive to program participants;
• Must analyze and problem solve issues;
• Must be able to prioritize and focus on multiple tasks that require analysis and attention to detail;
• Must possess and exercise strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Must be able to cope with stress that may be induced by the situations of our clients.

Physical

• Participate in strenuous activities that may include loading/unloading of vans and washing of the vans, mats, and tarps; set up and break down of tents;
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds on a regular basis;
• Must be able to sit and work on floor; kneel and bend.

Communication

• Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, vendors and partners, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Requires good oral and written communication skills;
• Must be able to handle and maintain highly confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Option 1:
  • a. Actively working towards* one of the following or equivalents of:
    • i. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in Infant/Toddler or Preschool;
    • ii. Early Childhood Education Certificate of Competence (9 college credits);
    • iii. Preference: Experience working with homeless and at-risk families of Ka Pa‘alana’s host culture;
• Option 2:
  • a. At least two (2) years full time equivalent experience assisting with early childhood assessment in a school setting;
  • b. At least one (1) year full time equivalent experience working with homeless/at-risk families of host culture;
• Option 3:
  • a. At least one (1) year experience working as a Teacher’s Assistant 2 (TA2) or higher for Ka Pa‘alana or similar program;
  • b. High recommendations from supervisor and KP executive team;
• For all options:
  • a. At least one (1) year experience assisting with early childhood assessment;
  • b. Proficient in Microsoft Office including but not limited to Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint;
  • c. Have a valid driver’s license, a safe and responsible driving record, current no-fault auto insurance, with at least the minimum State of Hawai‘i coverage requirements (operating company vehicles only).

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-521-2077

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights  Complaint Assessment System at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

2 Full-Time Positions

DEPARTMENT:

Ka Pa'alana

SUPERVISOR:

Site Supervisor

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Conduct and organize adult and parent education classes and home visits, which provide comprehensive family education, health, outreach, and referral services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Prepare for a High Quality Parent Education and Home Visiting Environment
• Develop and prepare the program-designed curriculum for participants using the program-approved standards;
• Complete and submit assignments in a timely and acceptable manner.

Provide a High Quality Parent Education and Home Visiting Environment
• Establish, preserve, and cultivate positive, professional relationships with program participants, colleagues, and community partners with respect and care;
• Provide a program-approved physical learning environment for participants;
• Provide opportunities and materials that foster learning of the program-approved curriculum.

Preserve and Cultivate a High Quality Parent Education, Home Visiting, and Program Environment
• Collaborate with leads and supervisors to create various trainings and events designed to promote family education attendance and learning;
• Engage with team to discuss issues and brainstorm solutions;
• Communicate progress, issues, and proposed solutions of site(s) with supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, completing all forms and documentations such as reports related to grant objectives, professional development evaluations, and daily logs.

WORK HOURS

• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or as otherwise determined by management;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events and professional development on nights or weekends at various times depending on the event or training.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Designated program sites near or where participants reside, event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites;
• Travel to the neighbor islands and the continental U.S. may be required.

EQUIPMENT USE

May include use of: vehicles (company, personal), vehicle maintenance tools, electronics, prepping equipment, office equipment, site equipment, facility equipment.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS

• Mental
  Consistent adherence to the practice of Partners in Development Foundation’s (PIDF) five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Be keenly aware of and attentive to program participants;
• Analyze and problem solve issues;
• Prioritize and focus on multiple tasks that require analysis and attention to detail;
• Cope with stress that may be induced by the situations of our clients.

Physical

• Participate in strenuous activities that may include loading and unloading vehicles; washing company vehicles, mats, and tarps; setting up and breaking down tents, etc.;
• Sit and work on the floor and in chairs; kneel and bend; lift and carry (up to 40 pounds regularly); climb stairs, etc.;
• Outdoors: exposure to sun, wind, dust, vog, animal dander, etc.;
• Indoors: exposure to normal office environments, A/C, fans, etc.

Communication

• Exhibit professional and respectful demeanor towards program participants, vendors and partners, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Use professional and respectful interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Maintain and handle highly confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Associate’s degree in teaching, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family Resources, or related field; or Child Development Associate (Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Family Child Care, or Home Visiting); or commensurate experience in related fields.

Experience

• At least two (2) years professional experience working with young children ages birth through five (5), parents, and adults in a teaching capacity;
• At least one (1) year professional experience with creating and carrying out lesson plans;
• At least one (1) year professional experience with early childhood assessment in a school setting;
• At least one (1) year professional experience conducting home visits;
• At least one (1) year working with homeless and at-risk families of Ka Pa‘alana’s host culture;
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) and Google Drive (docs, calendar); proficient with email and internet researching.

Driving

• Access to a functional vehicle;
• Valid driver’s license;
• A safe and responsible driving record;
• Current no-fault insurance with at least $100k in bodily collision per person and $25k in property damage liability (operating personal vehicle for work purposes).

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-521-2077

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights  Complaint Assessment System at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

1 Full-Time Position

DEPARTMENT:

Ka Pa'alana

SUPERVISOR:

Site Supervisor

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for instructing children and their caregivers in developmentally appropriate and culturally-relevant activities designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and intellectual growth at non-accredited/licensed sites. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan and implement the program designed curriculum for caregivers and keiki using standards set forth by the Hawai‘i Early Learning and Development Standards (HELDS), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL);
• Plan and provide indoor and outdoor activities that foster learning; indoor centers include art, dramatic play, play dough, blocks, science/social studies, sensory, puzzles, fine-motor/writing, music, gross motor, math, library, and snack;
• Serve meals and refreshments to children;
• Assist in the assessment of participants, and conduct pre- and post-tests of keiki;
• Communicate effectively with the team in the planning and execution of lesson plans;
• Assist the site supervisor with reports, logs, and other operational tasks;
• Submit monthly lesson plans and weekly reports in a timely and acceptable manner;
• Complete daily logs for Parents And Children Together (PACT) time;
• Oversee daily preschool operations of designated site(s) in absence of PT2.
• Lead regularly scheduled site meetings (in absence of PT2).

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, completing all forms and documentations such as reports related to grant objectives, professional development evaluations, and daily logs.

WORK HOURS

• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or as otherwise determined by management;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events and on nights or weekends at various times depending on the event.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Program sites at either shelter or designated area homeless encampments, various event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites;
• Travel to the neighbor islands and the continental U.S. may be required.

EQUIPMENT USE

May include use of: program and/or personal vehicle, platform dolly, hand trucks, computer, laptop, laminator, Cricut, copier, shredder, fax machine, video and camera equipment, generator, speaker system, iPod, office elevator, warehouse gate, nametag maker, ice machine, stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, paper cutter, office phones, work cell phones/Bluetooth.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS

• Mental
  Consistent adherence to the practice of Partners in Development Foundation’s (PIDF) five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Must be keenly aware of and attentive to program participants;
• Must analyze and problem solve issues;
• Must be able to prioritize and focus on multiple tasks that require analysis and attention to detail;
• Must possess and exercise strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Must be able to cope with stress that may be induced by the situations of our clients.

Physical

• Participate in strenuous activities that may include loading/unloading of vans and washing of the vans, mats, and tarps; set up and break down of tents;
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds on a regular basis;
• Must be able to sit and work on floor; kneel and bend.

Communication

• Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, vendors and partners, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Requires good oral and written communication skills;
• Must be able to handle and maintain highly confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Option 1:
  a. Working on Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in Preschool or Infant/Toddler, or working on certificate (competence, completion, or achievement) in early childhood education;
  b. At least one (1) year experience working as a teacher with young children ages birth through five (5);
• Option 2:
  a. At least two (2) years experience working as a teacher with young children ages birth through five (5);
  b. At least one (1) year experience working with homeless/at-risk families of host culture;
• Option 3:
  a. At least two (2) years experience working as a TA2 or higher for Ka Pa‘alana or similar program;
  b. At least two (2) years experience working with homeless/at-risk families of host culture;
  c. At least two (2) years experience observing teaching and assessing;
  d. Recommendations from supervisor and Ka Pa‘alana executive staff;
• All options must also:
  a. Have a valid driver’s license, a safe and responsible driving record, current no-fault auto insurance, with at least the minimum State of Hawai‘i coverage requirements (operating company vehicles only).

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-521-2077

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights  Complaint Assessment System at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

2 Full-Time Positions

DEPARTMENT:

Ka Pa'alana

SUPERVISOR:

Site Supervisor

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for assisting Preschool Teacher (PT) in the designed curriculum for caregivers and keiki at non-accredited/licensed sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Interact with caregivers and keiki in a helpful and professional manner;
• Establish effective relationships with program participants;
• Assist the PT in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting;
• Assist the PT in planning and providing indoor and outdoor activities that foster learning;
• Assist in the set up and break down of preschool sites and events;
• Participate in loading and unloading of the vans; disinfecting and cleaning of materials as needed; prepping preschool materials as needed;
• Track and record participant attendance at site as directed;
• May assist in the assessment of participants.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, completing all forms and documentations such as reports related to grant objectives, professional development evaluations, and daily logs.

WORK HOURS

• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or as otherwise determined by management;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events and on nights or weekends at various times depending on the event.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Program sites at either shelter or designated area homeless encampments, various event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites;

EQUIPMENT USE

May include use of: program and/or personal vehicle, platform dolly, hand trucks, computer, laptop, laminator, Cricut, copier, shredder, fax machine, video and camera equipment, generator, speaker system, iPod, office elevator, warehouse gate, nametag maker, ice machine, stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, paper cutter, office phones, work cell phones/Bluetooth.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS

• Mental
  Consistent adherence to the practice of Partners in Development Foundation’s (PIDF) five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Must be keenly aware of and attentive to program participants;
• Must analyze and problem solve issues;
• Must be able to prioritize and focus on multiple tasks that require analysis and attention to detail;
• Must possess and exercise strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Must be able to cope with stress that may be induced by the situations of our clients.

Physical

• Must participate in strenuous activities that may include loading/unloading of vans and washing of the vans, mats, and tarps; set up and break down of tents;
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds on a regular basis;
• Must be able to sit and work on floor; kneel and bend.

Communication

• Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, vendors and partners, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Requires good oral and written communication skills;
• Must be able to handle and maintain highly confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Some experience working with young children ages birth through five (5) in an educational setting;
• Have a valid driver’s license, a safe and responsible driving record, current no-fault auto insurance, with at least the minimum State of Hawai‘i coverage requirements (operating company vehicles only);
• Preferences:
  a. Some ECE course work;
  b. Experience working with  homeless and at-risk families of Ka Pa‘alana’s host culture.

All positions require that the incumbent have no convictions of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person.  We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.  

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.  It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.  Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-521-2077

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights  Complaint Assessment System at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

2 TEMPORARY Full-Time Positions

DEPARTMENT:

Ka Pa'alana

SUPERVISOR:

Site Supervisor

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for assisting Preschool Teacher (PT) in the designed curriculum for caregivers and keiki at non-accredited/licensed sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Interact with caregivers and keiki in a helpful and professional manner;
• Establish effective relationships with program participants;
• Assist the PT in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting;
• Assist the PT in planning and providing indoor and outdoor activities that foster learning;
• Assist in the set up and break down of preschool sites and events;
• Participate in loading and unloading of the vans; disinfecting and cleaning of materials as needed; prepping preschool materials as needed;
• Track and record participant attendance at site as directed;
• May assist in the assessment of participants.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, completing all forms and documentations such as reports related to grant objectives, professional development evaluations, and daily logs.

WORK HOURS

• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or as otherwise determined by management;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events and on nights or weekends at various times depending on the event.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Program sites at either shelter or designated area homeless encampments, various event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites;

EQUIPMENT USE

May include use of: program and/or personal vehicle, platform dolly, hand trucks, computer, laptop, laminator, Cricut, copier, shredder, fax machine, video and camera equipment, generator, speaker system, iPod, office elevator, warehouse gate, nametag maker, ice machine, stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, paper cutter, office phones, work cell phones/Bluetooth.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS

• Mental
  Consistent adherence to the practice of Partners in Development Foundation’s (PIDF) five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Must be keenly aware of and attentive to program participants;
• Must analyze and problem solve issues;
• Must be able to prioritize and focus on multiple tasks that require analysis and attention to detail;
• Must possess and exercise strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Must be able to cope with stress that may be induced by the situations of our clients.

Physical

• Must participate in strenuous activities that may include loading/unloading of vans and washing of the vans, mats, and tarps; set up and break down of tents;
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds on a regular basis;
• Must be able to sit and work on floor; kneel and bend.

Communication

• Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, vendors and partners, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Requires good oral and written communication skills;
• Must be able to handle and maintain highly confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Some experience working with young children ages birth through five (5) in an educational setting;
• Have a valid driver’s license, a safe and responsible driving record, current no-fault auto insurance, with at least the minimum State of Hawai‘i coverage requirements (operating company vehicles only);
• Preferences:
  a. Some ECE course work;
  b. Experience working with  homeless and at-risk families of Ka Pa‘alana’s host culture.

All positions require that the incumbent have no convictions of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person.  We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.  

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.  It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.  Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-521-2077

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights  Complaint Assessment System at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

1 Full-Time Position

DEPARTMENT:

Ka Pa'alana

SUPERVISOR:

Site Supervisor

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for assisting Preschool Teacher (PT) in the designed curriculum for caregivers and keiki while abiding by and maintaining accreditation and licensing standards at accredited and/or licensed sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform all duties of a Preschool Teacher’s Assistant 1 (TA1):

• a. Interact with caregivers and keiki in a helpful and professional manner;
• b. Establish effective relationships with program participants;
• c. Assist the PT in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting;
• d. Assist the PT in planning and providing indoor and outdoor activities that foster learning;
• e. Assist in the set up and break down of preschool sites and events;
• f. Participate in loading and unloading of the vans; disinfecting and cleaning of materials as needed; prepping preschool materials as needed;
• g. Track and record participant attendance at site as directed;
• h. May assist in the assessment of participants;

Perform additional duties of a Preschool Teacher’s Assistant 3 (TA3):

• a. Abide by and maintain the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation standards and Code of Ethical Conduct;
• b. Abide by and maintain the State of Hawai‘i licensing standards.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, completing all forms and documentations such as reports related to grant objectives, professional development evaluations, and daily logs.

WORK HOURS

• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or as otherwise determined by management;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events and on nights or weekends at various times depending on the event.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Program sites at either shelter or designated area homeless encampments, various event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites;

EQUIPMENT USE

May include use of: program and/or personal vehicle, platform dolly, hand trucks, computer, laptop, laminator, Cricut, copier, shredder, fax machine, video and camera equipment, generator, speaker system, iPod, office elevator, warehouse gate, nametag maker, ice machine, stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, paper cutter, office phones, work cell phones/Bluetooth.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS

• Mental
  Consistent adherence to the practice of Partners in Development Foundation’s (PIDF) five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Must be keenly aware of and attentive to program participants;
• Must analyze and problem solve issues;
• Must be able to prioritize and focus on multiple tasks that require analysis and attention to detail;
• Must possess and exercise strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Must be able to cope with stress that may be induced by the situations of our clients.

Physical

• Must participate in strenuous activities that may include loading/unloading of vans and washing of the vans, mats, and tarps; set up and break down of tents;
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds on a regular basis;
• Must be able to sit and work on floor; kneel and bend.

Communication

• Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, vendors and partners, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Requires good oral and written communication skills;
• Must be able to handle and maintain highly confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Accredited Sites:

• a. High school diploma or equivalent;
• b. Actively working towards* a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition or a minimum of 12 college credits** (semester hours) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education that encompass the following: child development and learning of children birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting, and assessing young children; teaching and learning; and professional practices and development;
• c. At least one (1) year working as a teacher’s assistant in a school setting with young children ages birth through five (5);

Licensed Sites:

• a. High school diploma or equivalent;
• b. Some experience working with young children ages birth through five (5) in an educational setting;

Both Accredited and Licensed Sites:

• a. Must be registered with the Hawai‘i Department of Human Services Early Childhood Registry with a minimum designation of “Child Care Aide” under the age group for which the employee will be working (either Group Child Care or Infant/Toddler);
• b. Must adhere to the foundation’s code of conduct and core values;
• c. Must be knowledgeable of and comply with child care laws;
• d. Shall not have a criminal history record, employment history or child abuse/neglect history which poses a risk to children in care as specified in section 17-892.1-3 and to infants and toddlers in care as specified in section 17-895-3 in the Department of Human Services’ Hawai‘i Administrative Rules;
• e. Must be at least sixteen years old as required by licensing requirement;
• f. Must have a valid driver’s license, a safe and responsible driving record, current no-fault auto insurance, with at least the minimum State of Hawai‘i coverage requirements (operating company vehicles only);
• g. Preference: Experience working with homeless and at-risk families of Ka Pa‘alana’s host culture.

*Actively working towards = Employee must submit bi-annual valid documentation from the institute of higher education proving continuous and successful achievements (grades of C or better) in accomplishing educational goals.  

**College-level course work must be acquired from an accredited institution of higher education listed on the U.S. Department of Education website.

All positions require that the incumbent have no convictions of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person.  We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.  

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.  It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.  Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-521-2077

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights  Complaint Assessment System at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

1 Full-time Position

DEPARTMENT:

Ke Kama Pono Safehouse

SUPERVISOR:

Program Director

1 Part-time Position (20 hours p/week)

DEPARTMENT:

Ke Kama Pono Safehouse

SUPERVISOR:

Program Director

1 On-Call Position

DEPARTMENT:

Ke Kama Pono Safehouse

SUPERVISOR:

Program Director

1 Full Time Position

DEPARTMENT:

Ke Kama Pono

SUPERVISOR:

Project Director

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provide intake, referral, case management, data collection, discharge/transfer and interventions for residents and their families. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conduct weekly meetings with residents as required by Office of Youth Services (OYS) to go over residents’ goals and objectives;
• Prepare Plan of Care and Transition Plans for all residents;
• Prepare Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention Plans when necessary
• Work as a liaison with all service providers associated with each resident;
• Assist management with intakes, discharges, and transfers of residents;
• Review and summarize pertinent reports and documents; prepare documents as necessary;
• Facilitate monthly treatment meetings for each resident;
• Conduct home visits as needed;
• Prepare weekly resident summaries, as well as monthly and quarterly reports to OYS;
• Act as the liaison between the program and Family Court, Child Welfare Services, and the Department of Health;
• Conduct follow up services for each resident for up to three (3) years;
• Oversee residents’ pass approvals;
• Responsible for management of all residents’ medications. This includes but is not limited to, residents’ medication count, refilling medications, and monitoring all medication forms.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as assigned by Program Director, including but not limited to helping with the coverage of the daily shifts, as well as serving in the on-call rotation.

WORK HOURS

• Generally 40+ hours per week, Sunday through Saturday, work hours vary depending on program needs or otherwise determined by the supervisor;
• Must be available to be on-call for emergencies and staff issues;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events on evenings or weekends at various times, including monthly staff meetings and evening parent meetings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites;
• Transport residents to and from appointment locations.

EQUIPMENT USE

Program vehicle, computer and/or lap top, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, office and/or work cell phone/Bluetooth, paper cutter, video and camera equipment, microwave, ice machine, and stove.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS

Mental:

• Consistent adherence to the practice of PIDF’s five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Be keenly aware of and attentive to program participants;
• Must analyze and problem solve issues;
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize;
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills;
• Must be able to cope with stress that may be induced by the situations of our clients.

Physical:

• Must participate in strenuous activities which may include loading/unloading of equipment;
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds on a regular basis;
• Must be able to redirect and restrain if resident poses danger to self and/or others.

Communication:

• Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Requires good oral and written communication skills, including clear and timely communication with supervisor;
• Must maintain confidentiality and HIPAA standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, or related field and two (2) years of experience in social work, education, administration, counseling, criminal justice, or youth mentoring required;
• Two (2) years of case management experience required;
• Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100K in bodily collision per person and $25K in property damage liability;
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Must not have any Child Abuse and Neglect confirmations and able to obtain State criminal and FBI criminal clearances and meet DHS standards regarding these clearances;
• Must be certified for CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and Trauma Informed Care training upon hire and annually;
• Must have current negative TB test at time of hire and verified annually thereafter.
• Must pass the physical examination requirement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-521-2077

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights  Complaint Assessment System at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

1 Full-time Position

DEPARTMENT:

Tutu & Me - 'Oahu

SUPERVISOR:

Site Manager

1 Full Time, Temporary Position

DEPARTMENT:

We Are Oceania

SUPERVISOR:

Kokua Manager

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Conduct outreach to the community to educate and provide enrollment assistance to consumers on the healthcare insurance system through HealthCare.gov (aka Federal Facilitated Marketplace, FFM) and KOLEA (Hawai‘i’s State insurance program Med-QUEST).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist consumers in applying for healthcare through HealthCare.gov and KOLEA;
• Provide counseling to consumers on required documents to apply for HeathCare.gov and KOLEA;
• Assist consumers by explaining the carriers (Qualified Health Providers) and their services;
• Assist consumers with PAP (Premium Assistance Program) enrollment Plan;
• Work with the consumers to help them through the process of applying for Medicaid in order to have their PAP eligibility determined;
• Assist consumers who are currently enrolled in PAP to apply through HealthCare.gov;
• Provide language access assistance to consumers;
• Attend weekly FFM trainings;
• Fill out daily log activities and submit them on a timely manner;
• Make referrals as needed to other resources.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to filing, documenting, copying, and community outreach.

WORK HOURS

• Generally, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary to meet the needs of the project or as otherwise determined by the supervisor;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events on evenings or weekends at various times.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office setting;
• Community setting such as church halls, classrooms, etc.;
• Travel in personal or company vehicle to and from program and meeting sites.

EQUIPMENT USE

Personal or company vehicle, computer and/or lap top, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, office and/or work cell phone/Bluetooth, paper cutter, nametag maker, voice recorder, speaker system, video and camera equipment, microwave, ice machine, and stove.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS

Mental:

• Consistent adherence to the practice of PIDF’s five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Be keenly aware of and attentive to consumers;
• Must analyze and problem solve issues;
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize;
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills;
• Must be able to cope with stress that may be induced by the situations of our consumers;
• Must be culturally sensitive to our consumers.

Physical:

• Requires lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis.

Communication:

• Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards consumers, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Requires good oral and written communication skills; in English and one or two of the Micronesian languages;
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma and some course work in human services, family resources, social work, or at least one (1) year of related experience required;
• Must successfully complete FFM required trainings and certification, privacy and HIPAA training and tests within two (2) weeks of hire;
• Must be able to communicate in English and one or two of the Micronesian languages;
• Working knowledge of personal computer software applications such as Word and Excel;
• Must possess knowledge of the Internet and e-mail account management;
• Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, at least $100K in bodily collision per person and $25K in property damage liability.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-521-2077

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights  Complaint Assessment System at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.