Kauhale Manager - Oahu

Job Description

Job Description

KAUHALE MANAGER – Oahu (Iwilei Center)

Support Recovery. Empower Lives. Strengthen Community at Mental Health Kokua.

Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is seeking a compassionate, hands-on leader to oversee operations at our Iwilei Center supportive housing community. The Kauhale Manager ensures a safe, recovery-oriented environment, supervises staff, and coordinates services that promote resident stability and wellness.

This role includes direct, hands-on engagement with individuals who have experienced homelessness and are living with severe and persistent mental illnesses. The position requires practical, day-to-day support tailored to complex behavioral health needs.

This s a facility-based leadership position ideal for candidates experienced in residential services, behavioral health, or supportive housing.

Kauhale Manager Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Kauhale operations, including intakes, occupancy, rent collection, and unit inspections
• Support resident wellness and coordinate behavioral health services
• Supervise and coach Kauhale Specialists, including scheduling and workflow support
• Maintain safety protocols, manage facility maintenance, and respond to emergencies
• Collaborate with internal teams and community partners, including HMIS / CES providers

Kauhale Manager Qualifications

Required : 3+ years of experience in behavioral health or supportive housing

Preferred : Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, human services, or a related field

Minimum : High school diploma or equivalent with relevant residential or housing experience

Skills : Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred

Certifications : TB, CPR, and First Aid (or ability to obtain)

Other Requirements : Must pass criminal background check and drug screening; Ability to lift 25 lbs and respond to facility needs

Benefits of Joining MHK :

Why Choose MHK?

At Mental Health Kokua, we believe in “Opportunities to Begin Again.” As Kauhale Manager, you’ll help create housing stability, safety, and dignity for some of Hawaii’s most vulnerable residents.

Your leadership can make recovery possible—apply today.

Compensation details : 55000-60000 Yearly Salary

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