The Institute for Human Services, Inc.

The test of an effective leadership retreat isn't just how good it feels in the room. It's what people actually do differently 30 days later. Last month, our senior leadership spent two days in a wisdom-based leadership program facilitated by Jonathon Murillo, M.Div of the Ignite Institute, a collective founded at Pacific School of Religion. Three things separated it from the usual retreat, where a trending book and a big-name keynote stand in for actual change. First, it named something already in motion. Over the past year, communication across IHS departments has improved in ways our teams can feel. Outreach talks to Detox. Detox talks to Housing. Housing talks to Employment. Employment talks to Marketing. What we hadn't done was name the habits underneath that improvement. That meant we were practicing them by accident rather than on purpose. Second, it gave us a shared vocabulary. The Five Voices assessment Jonathon used asked each leader to identify their foundational voice, the one they default to, and their least natural one, the one they find hardest to value in themselves and others. The point behind this exercise was to create a common language that lets teams work through disagreement without misreading each other's intent. Third, the retreat ended in specifics. Every participant wrote down a new positive habit to commit to for the next 30 days, tied to one leadership competency and one organizational value.  Our leadership team also agreed to attend follow-up sessions that will help them put these tools to work with their teams, and roll out the program to even more staff in the months ahead.  Each of those commitments can be traced back to the same eight values we hold ourselves to as an organization. Kuleana. Hoʻokipa. Kūlia i ka nuʻu. Hoʻohanohano. Haʻahaʻa. Mālama. Alakaʻi. Lōkahi. Those values govern not only how we serve thousands of people across Oʻahu every year. They also govern how we treat each other and ourselves. From our Billing office to our Behavioral health team, from our Clinical staff to our Case managers, the same values hold across every department. Mahalo Jonathon and Ignite Institute for helping us practice them on purpose. #NonprofitLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #HawaiiNonprofits #EndHomelessness

We're hiring a Director of Finance at The Institute for Human Services (IHS), where the budget you manage directly funds shelter, housing, and care for people experiencing homelessness on Oʻahu. The starting salary for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. As Director of Finance, you'll sit on our Executive Leadership Team and own the financial health of the organization, partnering with our Executive Director and Board Finance Committee. You'll lead financial planning from annual budgets to multi-year forecasts and scenario modeling, and oversee accounting operations, reporting, internal controls, cash flow, investments, and reserves. You'll steward our grants and contracts portfolio so restricted funds are managed with integrity and funder requirements are met. When audits, tax filings, or risk decisions arise, you'll be our steady hand. When leadership weighs a new program or partnership, you'll run the numbers and give the honest answer. You'll build and mentor a finance team and partner across programs, development, HR, and operations. What you bring to the table: • Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA, CPA, or advanced degree a plus) • 7 to 10+ years of progressively responsible financial leadership, including 5+ years in a senior finance role • Experience managing operating budgets above $20 million • Fluency with government contracts, restricted grants, and philanthropic funding • Hands-on Sage Intacct experience; AppFolio (property management software) a plus IHS is a Honolulu nonprofit providing emergency shelter, permanent housing, health care, and street outreach for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This is a seat at our leadership table, with the kuleana of shaping strategy where your financial expertise directly fuels mission impact. Apply Today: www.ihshawaii.org/careers

We are so incredibly proud to share that Dr. Chad Koyanagi, who has led street psychiatry at IHS for years, just received the 2026 NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award. He was one of only 13 psychiatrists in the country to be honored. Most psychiatrists work in offices. Dr. Koyanagi works on sidewalks, under bridges, and in encampments. He connects with people who are homeless, living with severe mental illness, and have lost access to traditional treatment. The work starts with showing up consistently, building a relationship to earn trust, and then providing care that transforms lives through modern psychiatric treatment. This is what street psychiatry looks like when it's done right. And it is some of the hardest, most important clinical work in behavioral health today. IHS is honored that Dr. Koyanagi is a part of our ‘ohana! 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gNXvuUD9

Kanui's leadership is something we're honored to witness every single day. He has a rare ability to see the full picture of our organization while never losing sight of what each team needs individually. That comes from building his career on the front lines before stepping into a strategic role, and using both perspectives to inform his work. It's what makes his grants airtight, his guidance to staff practical, and his vision for our programs grounded in reality. Every organization hopes to find someone like Kanui. We're lucky and proud that he calls IHS home 💙 #NonprofitLeadership

For five years running, this loyal group of volunteers has transformed our Kaaahi Women's & Family Shelter into a winter wonderland. And as government funding becomes increasingly uncertain, we need more private sector partners like this who are willing to invest in Hawaii's most vulnerable. Whether volunteering time, writing checks, or providing in-kind donations, every form of support helps us build a stronger safety net for our community. Mahalo nui and Merry Christmas Hawai‘i Modern Realty 🎄

From homeless keiki to Clinical Director at Hawaii's largest homeless agency 👣 Vinnesha Porter knows every aspect of homelessness since she survived it as a young mother. Now she leads clinical services for folks facing the same struggles. And her path reveals three powerful truths. 1. Breaking generational cycles requires both personal strength and community support. No one transforms alone. 2. Lived experience creates the most effective leaders. Those who've walked the path know every obstacle and every shortcut. 3. Investing in one person creates ripple effects that impact thousands of others. At IHS, Vinnesha's impact is exponentially multiplied each day through every life she touches. What's more is her team doesn't just read about homelessness in textbooks. They can recognize a look in a mother's eyes. They know which fears keep a child awake. They understand why trust takes time to earn. This is why hiring for lived experience matters. When leadership has firsthand knowledge, transformation becomes personal and programs perform better. #CommunityImpact #SocialWork #Hawaii #EndHomelessness