Job Details

Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is seeking a Full-Time Residential Assistant in Kona to support adults with mental illness in community-based homes.

In this role, you help residents build daily living skills, maintain stability, and move toward greater independencesupporting recovery through active, relationship-based work that helps individuals engage more fully with their community. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, collaboration, and supporting others as they take meaningful steps forward.

Residential Assistant Responsibilities

• Mentoring & Daily Living Support: Support residents with communication, budgeting, personal care, meals, and household routines.
• Safety & Crisis Response: Help maintain a safe environment, respond calmly to emergencies, and document incidents.
• Recovery-Oriented Support: Encourage resident goals using person-centered, trauma-informed practices.
• Program Activities: Support social, recreational, vocational, and educational activities aligned with resident interests.
• Household Operations: Assist with shopping, cleaning, and basic facility upkeep.
• Documentation & Collaboration: Complete timely documentation and work closely with supervisors, case managers, and team members.

Residential Assistant Requirements

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Experience or coursework in behavioral health, human services, or related fields
• Skills: Reliability, compassion, strong communication skills, and emotional resilience
• Certifications: TB clearance, CPR, and First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
• Other Requirements: Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening; ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Benefits of Joining MHK

• Medical & Vision Insurance (UHA or Kaiser)
• Dental Insurance (HDS)
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft & Legal Protection Plans
• Paid Leave & Holiday Pay
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Why Choose MHK?

At Mental Health Kokua, we believe in Opportunities to Begin Again. Our Residential Assistants help bridge the gap between support and independencegiving individuals the opportunity to build skills, confidence, and connection within the community.

Help support recovery in the Kona community. Apply today!

Compensation details: 16-18 Hourly Wage

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