Director of Community Services

About the role

As our Director of Community Services, you’ll guide and grow the programs that help Hawai‘i’s seniors thrive at home — Adult Day Care, Home Care, and Adult Residential Care Home (ARCH) services. This is a role for someone who sees community not as a department, but as a mission. Someone who believes kupuna deserve to age with joy, connection, and cultural pride. Someone who wants to build programs that make a real difference in real lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for Adult Day Care, Home Care, and ARCH programs
• Develop innovative, culturally grounded services that uplift our kupuna
• Build strong partnerships with hospitals, community groups, and referral sources
• Collaborate with staff, families, and stakeholders to ensure exceptional care
• Manage budgets and resources with wisdom and transparency
• Evaluate program outcomes and champion continuous improvement
• Represent Palolo Chinese Home at community events and outreach efforts
• Seek funding opportunities and craft grant proposals to support new initiatives
• Stay ahead of trends and best practices in community-based senior care

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, social work, public administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare or community-based services
• A leadership style rooted in empathy, clarity, and collaboration
• Strong communication skills and a love for building relationships
• Knowledge of local resources and support networks
• Experience with budgets and grant writing
• Experience with adult day care, home care, residential care, or long-term care (preferred, not required)

Qualifications

• Comprehensive medical (including drug, vision, and dental) health insurance
• 10 paid holidays, 10 days of sick leave, and 10 days of vacation to start
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with a 4% matching contribution
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Discounted employee meals for only $3.50

Benefits

• On-site and street parking are 100% free

Pay

$85,000 – $100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

N/A