Job Details

Do you have a heart for service? Are you passionate about helping Oahu`s underserved houseless community? Do you want a career where you can truly make an impact on the lives of others? If so, we want you on our team!

Who We Are:
Since 1989, Steadfast Housing Development Corporation (SHDC) has been dedicated to bridging housing and behavioral health services to empower adults living with serious and persistent mental illnesses. As a trusted nonprofit, we create safe, supportive, and independent living opportunities that change lives.

The Opportunity:
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Residential Specialist to join our Supported Housing Program on Oahu. This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $45,760 – $52,000, depending on education and experience.

In this role, you`ll be part of a mission-driven team committed to providing stability, dignity, and hope to those whom we serve.

What's in it for you?

 100% Employer-Paid Coverage – medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits for employees.

 Generous Time Off – Vacation and sick leave, with the opportunity to earn up to 4 weeks of vacation and 4 weeks of sick leave per year after 4 years of service.

 Paid Holidays – Enjoy 12–13 paid holidays each year.

 Retirement Savings – Profit-sharing retirement account to help you plan for the future.

 Life Insurance – Complimentary $15,000 life insurance policy.

 Work-Life Balance – Flexible scheduling options to support your lifestyle.

What do you have to do?

Housing Support & Advocacy:

• Connect with landlords and community partners to create housing opportunities for our clients.
• Guide individuals through the housing search process — from scheduling viewings to completing applications and negotiating lease agreements.
• Help clients make informed choices about their housing options.
• Provide ongoing support to ensure clients maintain stable housing, including budgeting, household setup, and problem-solving around lease requirements.
• Advocate for clients with landlords, mediate tenancy issues, and provide regular encouragement to promote success and independence.
• Assist with transitions into long-term housing programs like Section 8 or public housing.

Client Empowerment:

• Support clients in setting and achieving personalized housing goals.
• Conduct initial and ongoing evaluations of housing and service plans.
• Provide education around safety, housekeeping, budgeting, and other essential skills for independent living.
• Offer consistent follow-up through in-home visits and ongoing encouragement.

Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Work closely with behavioral health providers and other community service partners to ensure holistic support for each client.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and service provider collaborations.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality and accurate records for all clients served.
• Complete reports on housing activities, services provided, and client progress.
• Assist with housing subsidy applications and maintain up-to-date benefit information.
• Administer client satisfaction and quality-of-life surveys to support program evaluation.
• Submit accurate daily logs of activities and contribute to program development through team input.

What You`ll Need to Succeed:

•  Education – A Bachelor`s degree from an accredited university or college is required (social work or human services field preferred). If you do not have a BA degree, we have another similar position you may qualify for. Just send in your resume!
•  Driver`s License – A valid Hawaii driver`s license and a clean driver`s abstract (no more than 3 violations within the past 3 years).
•  Experience – At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with special needs is strongly desired.
•  Clearances – Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and sex offender checks.
• Flexibility – Must be available to provide on-call support after hours when needed.
•  Transportation – Use of your own personal vehicle with current registration, safety check, and insurance is required. Mileage reimbursement IS provided for work-related travel.

Ready to Apply?
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we`d love to hear from you! Please email your resume and indicate this position on your subject line to: Maile Daniel – tdaniel@steadfast-hawaii.org

 Only serious applicants will be considered. Interviews are scheduled promptly for selected candidates, and positions may be filled quickly on a first-come, first-served basis. Detailed job descriptions and an employment application will be provided to applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in our organization!