Project Manager

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on community housing solutions and contribute to addressing homelessness challenges. The successful candidate will lead research initiatives, analyze housing models, and provide valuable insights to support our organization's mission. This is a 6 month contract position.

Hours

Full-time, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm

Location

Honolulu, Oahu

Pay

$24 to $29 an hour

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of academic literature related to community housing solutions, focusing on trauma-informed, wrap-around service models.
• Compare and contrast 'Community First' and 'Housing First' models, evaluating metrics such as retention rates, service engagement, and health outcomes.
• Emphasize models similar to the housing Initiative, particularly 'tiny home' developments.
• Synthesize findings into a national knowledgebase summary with best practices and recommendations.
• Prepare final reports that include impact analysis, best practices, gaps, and recommendations.
• Provide comparative analysis of Housing First vs. Community First models.
• Support organization in establishing proof of concept for the housing model.
• Compile and analyze survey and interview data to identify trends and insights.
• Conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Highlight key observations, quotes, and qualitative insights for inclusion in final reporting.
• Evaluate community and resident impact, needs, and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Urban Planning, Sociology, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience conducting applied research and evaluation projects.
• Strong knowledge of housing and homelessness interventions, particularly Housing First and Community First models.
• Excellent writing and data analysis skills.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interviews and survey development.
• Ability to synthesize academic literature into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with Hawaii's housing and homelessness systems preferred.