Job Details

Program Assistant - IHI West Hawaii

Job Category: Social Services

Full-Time

Rate: $20 USD per hour

Location: Kona Safe House Captain Cook, HI 96704, USA

Job Details

Description

Department: Family Intervention Services

Position Title: Program Assistant – IHI

Supervisor: Program Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Date: Feb 2026

General Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Unit Mission Statement: To provide youth with skills for a healthy life, and instill purpose, hope and vision to youth and their families.

Essential Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent.
• One year job-related experience.
• Valid Hawaii driver's license.
• Valid TB and medical clearance.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• DHS FBI/Criminal History & CAN, and Salvation Army background clearances

Other Functions

• Willing to accept and implement The Salvation Army philosophy.
• Ability and skill in communicating with people of different cultures/ethnicity.
• Ability and skill in relating to a wide range of people and situations: youth; parents; agency workers; school personnel; law enforcement personnel; businesses; civic groups; supervisors; and other similar personnel.
• Personal attributes: good, sound judgment; dependability; understanding firmness; caring; organizational skills; ability to work under conditions of constant change and stress; organized, high energy and ability to perform responsibilities outside the job description if the need arises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands

• Work under stressful conditions
• Interact with others with courtesy and tact
• Work within an interdisciplinary team concept; participate in staff training and growth group
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner
• Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner
• Complete projects on schedule
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain regular and punctual work attendance; may require flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Physical Demands

The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds; traveling by airplane. Implement safe restraints of youth involved in physical confrontation situations.

Communication Demands

The position requires talking to co-workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers, clients, vendor; talking on the telephones; requires responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers, clients, and vendors; requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other worksites; requires communication via the latest technologies.

Skills/Technical Knowledge

Prioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlines

Equipment Needs

Use office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, scanners, calculators, etc.

Description of Work Environment

Most work will be indoors at Family Intervention Services. Attendance at trainings, both in Hawaii and on the mainland, may be required.

Qualifications

Education

High School or Equivalent or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License

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