Crisis Stabilization Facility- Swing Shift Residential Staff

Community Empowerment Resources (CER); Kaneohe (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time-off

Cell phone stipend

Fuel stipend

Job summary

Community Empowerment Resources (CER) in Kaneohe, Hawaii is hiring for swing shift staff to join the Crisis Stabilization Facility – Ekolu. Positions are available full-time and part-time and onsite with a 3pm-11pm schedule.

You will provide direct care, support, and supervision to individuals with serious mental illness in a crisis stabilization setting. You will process referrals, complete intakes, orient new admissions, and assist clients as they transition into the program, while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Health, Nursing, Counseling, Public Health (or similar with psychology coursework).
• Preferred: 6–12 months supervised experience with SMI/SPMI, DD, elderly, children, or other special populations.
• Preferred: Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license; some non-driving positions available but paid at a lower rate.

Responsibilities

• Process referrals and complete client intakes.
• Provide facility orientation for new admissions.
• Help clients transition safely into the program.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Health, Nursing, Counseling, or Public Health

Job description

Come and join the CER Family – Our team is expanding and looking for new team members (full-time and part-time) for our swing shift at our Crisis Stabilization Facility – Ekolu!

You will provide direct care, support, and supervision to individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness within a crisis stabilization setting. Swing shift staff play a key role in welcoming and supporting new admissions by processing referrals, completing client intakes, conducting orientation to the facility, and helping individuals transition safely into the program.

You will report to the crisis stabilization facility and work closely with clients and the treatment team to promote a safe, supportive, and recovery-oriented environment. Responsibilities include facilitating health and wellness therapeutic groups, providing therapeutic one-on-one interactions, supporting client safety and stability, responding appropriately to behavioral health crises and emergency situations, and maintaining a structured, welcoming milieu. Staff are also responsible for crisis prevention and de‑escalation, maintaining facility cleanliness and organization, documenting client interactions and significant events, communicating relevant information to the treatment team and incoming staff, and supporting clients as they work toward stabilization and recovery.

This position is onsite in Kaneohe. The facility operates 24/7/365. No on‑call is required. This facility is an indoor/outdoor therapeutic environment with ramps, stairs, and gravel/uneven ground.

**We are Currently Hiring for Swing/Evening Shift**

All Staff are provided a set schedule that does not change week to week!

Swing Shift Hours: 3pm-11pm

Full time: Four or five 8-hour shifts (32-40 hours per week)

Part time: Two 8-hour shifts (16 hours per week)

WE SUPPORT OUR CASE MANAGERS

We are a close-knit agency, and you will have ample support from your supervisors.

Your treatment team includes managers with an open‑door policy and mental health professionals who are always available to consult with you at any time.

Additionally, you will have regular team meetings, clinical supervision with your supervisor, and ongoing behavioral health training. We provide ample training on evidence-based practices and community resources. Our approach to treatment is highly team oriented, so you always have the support of your peers and supervisors.

• Required High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Health, Nursing, Counseling, Public Health (or similar degree with course work in psychology).
• Preferred: 6-12 months supervised experience (work, volunteer, or a combination) with at least one of the following populations: severely mentally ill (SMI/SPMI), developmentally disabled (DD), elderly, children, or other special needs populations.
• Preferred: Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license, clean driving abstract, and valid safety check. We do have non-driving positions available but paid at a lower rate of pay.
• People who do well in this role are passionate about helping people, is skilled in communication, time management, and are able to respond calmly under pressure/during crisis situations.

• Up to $56K depending on background, education, and performance. Plus, monetary benefits listed below.
• This position has ample opportunity for overtime (time and a half pay) with the ability to pick up additional shifts
• Health insurance: We pay 100% medical premiums for a PPO plan that covers full medical/dental/vision/prescription drug
• 401K, with an opportunity for agency contribution, annually
• Paid time-off (accrual beginning right at hire), eligible to begin use after completing 90 days of employment
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Fuel/gas stipend reimbursement