WorkHawaiʻi Careers
Looking for a new career doing work that makes a positive impact with a team full of passion, drive, and aloha? Explore our current open positions below!
All listed positions are full-time in-person positions with the City & County of Honolulu, with eligibility to join the Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association. Standard work schedules are Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM, with paid State Holidays, and accrual of 21 sick and vacation days each per calendar year. Medical and retirement benefits included. Click on the job title to see the official position description.
To inquire, contact Andrea Gaines at (808) 768-5711 or Andrea.Gaines@honolulu.gov.
Our Positions
WorkHawaiʻi Iwilei – 680 Iwilei Road, Suite 700
Starting Annual Salary: $59,532
As a Community Services Specialist, you’ll work directly with kūpuna in our community who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, looking for stable housing. This is a case-management role, balancing compassion with diligence. You will work one-on-one with individuals, connecting them with wrap-around services, and checking in with them regularly to verify their needs are being met and their unit is well cared for. You’ll also be part of a team that shares information, and maintains up to date databases and records of case management activities.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Helping People One-on-One: You’ll meet with individuals to learn about their skills, goals, and challenges with regard to their housing needs.
- Creating Personal Action Plans: Once you understand their needs, you’ll work with them to create a plan—like learning money management skills, getting into other housing programs, or connecting with support services like elder care, accessibility needs, and transportation help.
- Staying Connected: You’ll be on site, keeping in touch with each person to make sure they’re making progress and help them if things change along the way.
- Keeping Records: You’ll help keep track of each person’s progress by writing case notes and filling out forms to meet program guidelines.
- Supporting the Team: You’ll also help with everyday tasks like writing reports or following up with other programs, housing providers, and partners.
What You Bring to the Table
- You enjoy helping others and making a difference in people’s lives, especially kūpuna.
- You’re a good listener and communicator—you can talk to people from all walks of life.
- You’re organized and can keep track of details, even when things get busy.
- You’re comfortable using a computer and basic office tools.
- You’re the kind of person who follows through and sees things to the end.
- Bonus if you’ve worked in social services, employment programs, or customer service – but we’re happy to train the right person.