Shelter Supports Specialist (SSS)

The Shelter Supports Specialist provides 24-hour direct care and supervision to youth ages 12–17 residing in Hale ʻŌpio Kauaʻi’s Emergency Shelter Services program. Transitional Supports Specialists are the primary day-to-day agents of change in the home, responsible for creating a safe, predictable, and nurturing environment; supporting youth with daily living skills; implementing behavior and safety plans; and modeling healthy, respectful relationships.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Shelter Supports Specialists support crisis intervention, educational stability, family engagement, and preparation for the youth’s next placement, in alignment with Hale ʻŌpio’s mission and DHS goals.