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RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT - Kona
Support Recovery. Empower Lives. Build Community at Mental Health Kokua.

Are you a compassionate and dependable individual ready to make a direct impact on the lives of adults with mental illness? Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is seeking a dedicated Residential Assistant (RA) to join our team in Kona, supporting residents in group living settings as they transition toward independent community living.

As an RA, you'll serve as a positive role model, help residents with daily living skills, and ensure a safe, respectful, and recovery-oriented environment.

Residential Assistant Responsibilities:

• Mentoring & Support: Assist residents with life skills including communication, peer interaction, and rent responsibility, while modeling positive behavior.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Teach and support residents in personal care, meal preparation, household chores, and hygiene routines.
• Safety & Crisis Response: Maintain a safe environment, respond to emergencies, and complete incident documentation per policy.
• Program Activities: Plan and participate in recreational, vocational, and educational outings that align with residents' interests.
• Household Operations: Support daily operations such as shopping, cleaning, and basic maintenance; report facility concerns to supervisors.
• Recovery-Based Care: Empower residents to achieve personal goals through person-centered, trauma-informed practices.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes and service plan updates.
• Resident Supervision: Monitor resident behavior, whereabouts, and medication self-administration, and intervene as necessary.
• Clinical Supervision: Engage in regular supervision to ensure high-quality, ethical, and culturally competent services.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate with case managers and staff to support resident recovery and program goals.

Residential Assistant Requirements:

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Coursework in psychology, social work, or human development; or experience in behavioral health or human services
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, emotional tolerance under stress, and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Certifications (required upon hire or annually): CPR, First Aid, TB Clearance
• Other Requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
  • Must pass a criminal background check

Benefits of Joining MHK:

• Medical & Vision Insurance (UHA or Kaiser)
• Dental Insurance (HDS)
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
• Pet Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft & Legal Protection Plans
• Paid Leave & Holiday Pay

Why Choose MHK?

At Mental Health Kokua, we believe in "Opportunities to Begin Again." Our Residential Assistants help bridge the gap between support and independence-giving individuals with mental health challenges the opportunity to thrive in the community.

Be the reason someone gets another chance. Start your journey with MHK and apply today.