Employment Opportunities
Are you interested in a career at one of Hawaii’s Best Places to Work with awesome, passionate and talented peers?
INPEACE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against its qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition or pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
We are an organization that has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all staff. Applicants with the first dose prior to hire may be considered.
All qualified individuals are highly encouraged to apply. If you are in need of accommodations or assistance to complete the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources Director at (808) 693-7222.
Ohana Advocate
Keiki Steps Program • Hawai’i Island & O‘ahu • Part-time, Non-Exempt
Do you believe that education is the key to success for children and families? Do you want to share your passion for education and empower others? If so, you may be the person that we are looking for. Under the direct supervision of the Keiki Steps Program Director, the ‘Ohana Advocate will be a part of a parent participation preschool site team, build relationships with families, provide answers to parenting questions and make connections to available resources within the community.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
- Bachelor’s of Arts in Family Resources of Social Work
- Knowledge and sensitivity to the interests and needs of families in Native Hawaiian and/or poverty communities.
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of early care and education as well as other family support services available in the community.
- Proficiency required in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations.
- Excellent planning, organization, coordination skills and ability to motivate people.
- Willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to seek Hawaiian cultural resources in the community.
- Ability to analyze problems, develop effective solutions and resolve problems within a Hawaiian cultural context.
- Willingness to integrate new practices and skills into work environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
- Knowledge of early childhood and family community resources.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with internal and external individuals, groups, organizations, and community agencies.
Outreach Specialist
Ho‘ala Program • Kaua’i Island • Full-time, Non-Exempt
We are seeking a well-rounded individual who can engage with community to help families navigate and manage different early learning resources for children pre-natal to five.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma with commitment to obtain CDA within 1 year of employment
- Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle
- Knowledge and sensitivity to the interests and needs of families in Native Hawaiian and/or poverty communities.
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledgeable of all early childhood education programs, subsidy programs, and resources in the State of Hawai‘i and assigned community
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Excellent planning, organization, coordination skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
- Excellent writing and verbal skills required to prepare clear and concise reports.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, detail-oriented, flexible, and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Proficient with programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Knowledge of databases, preferred.
Parent Educator
Hi‘ilei Program • Wai‘anae, O‘ahu • Full-time, Non-Exempt
Do you believe in the importance of education and the impact it has in the lives of young children and their family? We have an awesome opportunity for the right individual who has a passion for helping and working with families in the 96792 area.
INPEACE’s Hi‘ilei Program is a high-quality home-visiting program serving prenatal mothers and children up to age three. We are looking for a responsible individual to help families learn about their child’s development. Under the general supervision of the Associate Program Director, this individual will help to build strong relationships with the children and their families by employing a national curriculum and variety of teaching strategies.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- 2 years of experience working with children within the age of 0-5
- Experience in community work and facilitation
- Possesses a valid driver’s license and state-required auto insurance and registration
Preferred Experience:
- Knowledge and sensitivity to the interests and needs of families in Native Hawaiian and/or poverty communities.
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Ability to work independently, detailed and solution oriented, and able to multitask concurrently.
- Excellent planning, organization, coordination, and evaluating skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
- Knowledge of early childhood education, social service, family systems, and community resources.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required to establish and maintain good working relationships with INPEACE and community partners
- Knowledge of early childhood, parenting education, and experience in social services but not limited to:
- Crisis management.
- Connecting and supporting families to obtain services from community agencies.
- Mental health support.
- Early learning programs as well as other family support services available in the community.
- Display a positive, outgoing, and flexible professional demeanor.
- Resourceful, non-judgmental, and tactful in communicating with children and adults.
- Ability to effectively present INPEACE and Hi‘ilei program and respond to questions from parents or community partners.
- Advocate and support mission, vision, and core values of INPEACE and Parents as Teachers.
- Moderate to Advance skills and proficiency in all Microsoft software and programs.
- Moderate to Advance computer skills and navigating through the web, email, and outlook calendar.
- Perform CPR and First Aid
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By building a team of people who share the same passion for the community, and a dedication to our goals, the culture surrounding INPEACE is one of engagement and empowerment.
