Administrative & Direct Support Specialist

Easter Seals Hawaii; Kapaa (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Hawaii is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Direct Support Professional to support the Adult Home & Community-Based Services program. You will handle administrative tasks, data entry, reporting, and coordination with staff to ensure efficient operations and accurate records.

In the Direct Support role, you will assist participants with daily living activities, monitor safety, and document progress, while upholding HIPAA and promoting client growth in a supportive setting across

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a HS diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in administration.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data entry systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides general administrative/project support for HCBS–Adult Services Program Manager and staff.
• Maintains participant records, drafts correspondence, handles mail, and manages records storage.
• Inputs participant data into DOH-DDD databases and prepares reporting materials.
• Attends meetings, takes minutes, and creates/edits program forms.
• Manages supplies, inventory, repairs, and petty cash; processes invoices.
• Supports DSP activities: data entry, training participation, and event coordination.
• Ensures safety, HIPAA compliance, and a clean work environment.

Skills

Administration experience

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Bilingual ability

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office/Excel

FoC web-based platforms

DOH-DDD databases

iPhone work cell phone

Job description

Easterseals Hawaii is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Direct Support Professional to support the Adult Home & Community-Based Services program. You will handle administrative tasks, data entry, reporting, and coordination with staff to ensure efficient operations and accurate records.

In the Direct Support role, you will assist participants with daily living activities, monitor safety, and document progress, while upholding HIPAA and promoting client growth in a supportive setting across