MAHI AINA ASSISTANT

KKV is Hiring!  

KKV was founded by community leaders in 1972 in response to a lack of health services for Kalihi's low income, largely-immigrant Asian and Pacific Islander residents. KKV's mission is to "work toward healing, reconciliation and the alleviation of suffering in Kalihi Valley through strong relationships that honor culture and foster health and harmony."  

Understanding health as wellbeing in the broadest sense, KKV pioneers holistic approaches to addressing the needs and aspirations of its culturally-rich community. KKV's 200+ staff care for more than 15,000 Kalihi residents a year in over 20 different languages and dialects from nine locations.   

In 2014, Kokua Kalihi Valley began a process to develop a new framework of health that accommodates the full spectrum of strengths, challenges, desires, and needs of the community. Through careful and continual listening and engagement, a more universal view of health and wellness is emerging centered around what matters to indigenous and island people. This view, named Pilinahā, looks at four vital connections that people seek in their lives: To your best self, to others, to place, and to past and future.   

KKV is recognized nationally as a leader in Social Determinants Of Health (SDOH) programming with a 50 year history of implementing innovative programs, and annually hosts hundreds of visitors and students interested in studying KKV's community-and culturally-based approach.  

This year, KKV won first place in the Innovations Showcase Competition put on by the Social Determinants of Health Academy. We were recognized for our Hui Hoaka Covid response program. Framed by indigenous Hawaiian values, the program has coordinated staff and volunteers from across KKV and the community to provide a broad array of support for patients and their family members. The program has been highly successful because of its effort to provide deep listening and culturally safe communication; to provide access to resources such as food, supplies, lāʻaulapaʻau, and economic support; and to collect stories and data that will aid KKV in improving care integration and establishingbest practices for SDOH services.  

POSITION OPENINGS: One PART TIME Position approx. 15 hours a week.  

JOB SUMMARY: Assist in the management and execution of community food production activities for “Returning to our Roots - Grow, Prepare, Share (GPS)”, an `aina-to-table demonstration project. Based at Kaluaopalena garden, this position will contribute to the fulfillment of Roots mission and strategic plans. Duties include planning and oversight of community gardening and food production, and management of groups and activities. Knowledge of organic propagation desired. 

Special consideration given to candidates with a connection to the Ahupua'a of Kalihi. Special consideration given to candidates with a SEAL of BILTERACY. 

Salary commensurate with relevant experience. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Skills/Knowledge:

Effective verbal communication skills, required.

Ability to work with multi-cultural staff, volunteer and client populations, required.

Comfortable working with children and families, required.

Patient and dedicated to health and ʻāina-based work, required.  

Bilingual/bicultural skills, preferred.

Indigenous cultural or health background/knowledge, preferred.

Education/Training:

High school diploma or equivalent, required.

Experience:

One year of experience working in agricultural or community building setting, preferred

SCHEDULE:  

Variable to be set by supervisor with consistent and predictable attendance.

BENEFITS:  

• Lifestyle benefits in partnership with HR Symphony by Altres   

For any questions about this job post please contact: JOBS@KKV.NET