Trauma-Informed Youth Programs Coordinator

HICHW Workforce Development; Hawaii; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ho`ōla Nā Pua is seeking a Programs Coordinator to support trauma-informed, therapeutic services for youth and young adults across Hawaiʻi. You will coordinate logistics, collaborate with the program team, and maintain strong community relationships to ensure safe, healing-centered service delivery.

The role requires coordination of groups, mentoring, and data-driven improvement efforts, with a focus on empowerment, resilience, and youth wellbeing in multiple community settings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, or related field.
• At least one year of experience working with high-risk, system-involved, or vulnerable youth.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication, planning, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel to community-based sites across Oʻahu, and possibly Kauai.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Professionalism, reliability, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and/or co-facilitates weekly trauma-informed therapeutic groups for youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Delivers empowerment and resilience-based curricula to groups of up to 20 participants.
• Supports youth engagement through activities that foster self-reflection, connection, and emotional regulation.
• Builds relationships with community partners and maintains ongoing communication for scheduling and coordination.
• Represents Ho‘ola Nā Pua at outreach events, presentations, and community engagements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Travel to field sites

Reli able transportation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, or related field

Job description

Ho`ōla Nā Pua is seeking a Programs Coordinator to support trauma-informed, therapeutic services for youth and young adults across Hawaiʻi. You will coordinate logistics, collaborate with the program team, and maintain strong community relationships to ensure safe, healing-centered service delivery.

The role requires coordination of groups, mentoring, and data-driven improvement efforts, with a focus on empowerment, resilience, and youth wellbeing in multiple community settings.