Trauma‑Informed Shelter Advocate — Part-Time (≤20hrs)

Child-; Ewa Beach (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible spending plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Child & Family Service in Ewa Beach, HI is seeking a Shelter Services Advocate for up to 20 hours per week to support participants in a safe, empowering shelter environment. The role focuses on meeting basic needs—food, clothing, shelter—while delivering trauma-informed engagement and connecting clients to services to help them heal from trauma and regain independence.

Requires a high school diploma and ability to work evenings, overnights, weekends; valid Hawaii driver's license and access to a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional courses or training in office routines or bookkeeping may be preferred.
• Ability to understand and carry out assigned duties; familiarity with equipment like transcription, billing, and tabulating devices.

Responsibilities

• Promote an empowering shelter environment and ensure participants' basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) are met.
• Provide trauma-informed engagement and services to help participants heal from trauma and build healthy relationships.
• Support participants in safety and independence while in the shelter program, including aftercare planning.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Empathy

Communication skills

Schedule flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Child & Family Service in Ewa Beach, HI is seeking a Shelter Services Advocate for up to 20 hours per week to support participants in a safe, empowering shelter environment. The role focuses on meeting basic needs—food, clothing, shelter—while delivering trauma-informed engagement and connecting clients to services to help them heal from trauma and regain independence.

Requires a high school diploma and ability to work evenings, overnights, weekends; valid Hawaii driver's license and access to a