Research and Development Manager jobs in Honolulu, HI

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Partners in Development Foundation is one of Hawaiʻi's foremost local nonprofits, operating since 1997. We lead with our values of aloha and service, supporting some of our most vulnerable youth and families throughout the state with education and programs that build healthy, resilient families and communities. We've served more than 128,000 family members in our 24 years of service (see pidf.org). This opportunity is a chance to work with and support a dynamic leadership team committed to making a difference in the lives of keiki and ʻohana. Explore the chance to join our team and contribute in a meaningful, rewarding, and positive work environment devoted to building a better Hawaiʻi for today and tomorrow.

Primary Purpose

Support and guide justice-involved or at-risk youth (ages 14-24) in their educational and workforce development journey, ensuring they receive the necessary resources, mentorship, and training to reintegrate successfully into society and reduce justice system involvement.

Essential Duties

• Provide case management services to Opportunity Youth (OY), ensuring individualized care that addresses their unique needs and barriers;
• Utilize case management software systems to record participant assessments, enrollment documents, comprehensive case notes, Personalized Development Plans, supportive services, and a record of participant barriers and progress toward training and employment goals;
• Collaborate with community-based, state, and city entities to ensure comprehensive support for OY;
• Facilitate connections to educational and vocational training in fields such as Nursing, Food Services, Hospitality, Sustainable Agriculture, Custodial, Security, and Construction;
• Ensure participants are provided connections for wraparound case management support including mental health, life skills, and services for basic needs;
• Facilitate and monitor workforce readiness training and individualized service planning for OY;
• Conduct outreach to OY and families, guardians, and mentors of incarcerated or justice-involved OY, ensuring support and understanding of the program’s objectives;
• Drive personal and/or company vehicle in a safe manner to and from work locations include Leeward and Windward O`ahu with some travel required to Moloka`i.

Other Duties

• Contribute to data collection and analysis to measure program success and areas of improvement;
• Attend regular training and professional development opportunities to remain updated on best practices in the field and trauma-informed care;
• Coordinate with key partners and stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration;
• Participate in program evaluation, offering insights and feedback for continuous improvement.

Work Hours

• 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or as otherwise determined by management
• Flexibility to adjust weekly schedules in order to facilitate services and trainings for participants and guardians after-school or during work hours is required. Evenings may be required.
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Working Conditions

• Designated program sites near or where participants reside, event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
• Office setting with periodic travel to vocational training centers, educational institutions, and community service provider locations;
• Travel is required to designated regions including Windward O`ahu, Leeward O`ahu, and Moloka`i.

Equipment Use

May include use of: vehicles (company, personal), electronics, office equipment, site equipment, facility equipment.

Mental, Physical and Communication Demands:

Mental:

• Consistent adherence to the practice of Partners In Development Foundation’s (PIDF) five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to work with youth who may have experienced trauma;
• Prioritize and focus on multiple tasks that require analysis and attention to detail;
• Champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Physical:

• Ability to frequently travel to various sites on O`ahu and Moloka`i;
• Must be able to sit and work on computer or at meetings during the work day;
• Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 35 lbs;
• Outdoors: exposure to sun, wind, dust, animal dander, etc.;
• Indoors: exposure to normal office environments, A/C, fans, etc.

Communication:

• Exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills;
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate effectively with youth, families, and partners.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, or a related field;
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience preferred in case management, preferably with at-risk or justice-involved youth;
• Knowledge of Hawai‘i’s cultural context and the challenges faced by it’s at-risk youth;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple partners and stakeholders;
• Ability to use data-driven approaches for decision-making and program evaluation
• Strong organizational and time-management skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including but not limited to Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint, Google Drive (Meetings, Docs, Sheets, Calendar), email, internet researching, and virtual meeting platforms.

Driving:

• Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100k in bodily collision per person and $25k in property damage liability.

All positions require that the incumbent have no record of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person. We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in the classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsible, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-348-4895

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocrfor the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Honolulu, HI 96817: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person