HI H.O.P.E.S. Specialist I (Oahu)

POSITION SUMMARY

The HI H.O.P.E.S. Specialist I plays a vital role in advancing youth engagement and supporting statewide initiatives that uplift current and former foster youth across Hawai‘i. Under the guidance of the Statewide Initiative Manager, the Specialist provides essential administrative and operational support while actively contributing to the planning and implementation of youth development activities.

This position is deeply rooted in the principles of youth-adult partnership, positive youth development, and culturally grounded practices. Responsibilities include supporting financial literacy training, Opportunity Passport Participant Surveys (OPPS), Individual Development Account (IDA) coordination, youth outreach, event support, and the preparation of meeting documentation. The Specialist also assists with data collection and plays a key role in strengthening communication across the HI H.O.P.E.S. network.

The HI H.O.P.E.S. Specialist I must demonstrate an active commitment to the mission and vision of EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc., striving to embody its core values in every aspect of their work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Administrative & Clerical Support
  • Provide general administrative assistance (e.g., filing, typing, phone calls, faxing)
  • Assist Statewide Initiative Manager with ongoing clerical and program support
  • Attend and participate in internal meetings and trainings as needed
  • Take and distribute notes during staff and program meetings (e.g., HI H.O.P.E.S. Initiative, Match Check-Ins)
• Youth Engagement & Program Support
  • Support implementation of youth engagement strategies, including:
    • Financial Literacy Trainings (FLT)
    • Opportunity Passport Participant Survey (OPPS) support
    • Opening bank accounts with youth
    • Assist Statewide Initiative Manager, Supervisor and Board Advisors with training logistics and youth preparation
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    • Event & Presentation Assistance
      • Help coordinate HI H.O.P.E.S. related events, projects, trainings, and presentations
      • Provide behind-the-scenes support during planning and execution of special events (e.g., community engagement, outreach, and summits)
  • Youth Outreach & Data Collection
    • Aid in locating youth participants and maintaining up-to-date contact records
    • Assist with collecting and entering program data (e.g., survey tracking, OPDS documentation, match and stipend information)
  • Advancing Youth-Adult Partnerships
    • Promote principles of youth-adult partnership and positive youth development within all responsibilities
    • Foster supportive and culturally respectful interactions aligned with the HI H.O.P.E.S. Framework