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14 people are interested
Retired Healthcare Professionals / Students
ORGANIZATION: IHS, Institute for Human Services, Inc.
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14 people are interested
We are looking for retired healthcare professionals or students to volunteer at our detox facility and health center, both located in the Iwilei area. Ideal candidates should be able to commit to a minimum of 3 months for training purposes and be able to come for at least one 4-hour shift on weekdays, either 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Unlicensed volunteers will function as medical assistants. Experience is not necessary. Parking is available at both locations if you drive. Otherwise, bus stop information will be provided as well.
2 Shifts
- afternoon / 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM HST
- morning / 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM HST
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About IHS, Institute for Human Services, Inc.
Location:
546 Ka'aahi St., Honolulu, HI 96817, US
Mission Statement
To create and offer tailored housing solutions for those in crisis, and nuture homelessness people towards greater self-direction and responsibility.
Description
IHS is Oahu's first and largest 24-hour emergency walk-in shelter for men, women and families with children who are homeless.
In Fiscal Year 2008, IHS served over 2,800 unduplicated individuals with assistance including 1,582 individuals with emergency shelter services, 724 family individuals with rental assistance ans short-term case management, 86 individuals with Permanent Supportive Housing services, and an estimated 500 other individuals with meals, hygiene, information and referral services.
IHS provides emergency shelter for up to 200 men, 100 women and 25 families with children at its two shelter facilities located at 350 Sumner St (Men's facility) and 546 Ka'aahi St (Women and Families' facility). All individuals are provided with basic emergency shelter services (sleeping accommodations, meals, hygiene, laundry, storage, mail service). All adults are provided brief services by guest advocate staff. All families and requesting adults receive comprehensive case management services.
Through effective partnering IHS is able to offer a wide range of on-site services including family enrichment courses (TIFFE), substance abuse counseling (Hina Mauka), medical and dental care (Kalihi Palama Healthcare for the Homeless). This is only a partial list!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Honolulu, HI 96817
DATE POSTED
May 14, 2024
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Mental Health
- Nursing
- Case Work / Management
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One 4 hour shift per week at minimum