Resident Assistant-Medical Respite

Institute for Human Services; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Human Services on Oahu invites compassionate individuals to join our front lines as a Resident Assistant. You will support guests navigating challenging moments, help them feel seen, safe, and cared for, and build practical skills in crisis response, de-escalation, health observation, and human connection.

Shifts run around the clock: 6:00–14:30, 14:00–22:30, and 22:00–6:30. Starting pay is $18 per hour, with opportunities to grow as you gain experience across emergency

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in care-giving, security, customer service, or nursing aid work.
• Ability to communicate with, care for, and engage guests of all ages with complex health/mental health issues and comprehension levels.
• Good computer skills — comfortable navigating Gmail, Microsoft applications, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent, compassionate care that reflects our Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Keep a close eye on guests' physical condition, mood, and behavior and document to ensure continuity of care.
• Use de-escalation techniques to defuse tense situations and keep everyone safe.
• Build genuine connections with guests, encouraging participation in activities to boost mental well-being.
• Assist with everyday tasks that create a sense of community in a temporary home.

Skills

Care-giving

Crisis intervention

Communication

Gmail

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Serving Oahu for over 48 years, IHS has become Hawaii's most comprehensive human services agency, leading the fight to end and prevent homelessness across the island. We don't just offer a single service, we offer a full continuum of care: emergency shelters, medical respite, housing programs, health services, employment assistance, and outreach that meets people exactly where they are.

Now, we're looking for someone to join us on the front lines — and grow with us while they do it.

The Role:

As a Resident Assistant, you won't just clock in and out. You'll be a steady, compassionate presence in the lives of people navigating some of the hardest moments they'll ever face. You'll help our guests feel seen, safe, and supported and in doing so, you'll build skills in crisis response, de-escalation, health observation, and human connection that no classroom can teach.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver excellent, compassionate care that reflects our Vision, Mission, and Values
• Keep a close eye on guests' physical condition, mood, and behavior and speak up when something changes; document thoroughly to ensure a continuity of care
• Use de-escalation techniques to defuse tense situations and keep everyone safe
• Build genuine connections with guests, encouraging them into activities that fight isolation and boost mental well-being
• Pitch in on the everyday things that make a temporary home feel like a community through cooking, cleaning, and keeping things running smoothly

What You’ll Bring

• At least 1 year of experience in care-giving, security, customer service, or nursing aid work, ideally with disenfranchised or medically fragile populations
• The ability and heart to communicate with, care for, and engage guests of all ages with complex health/mental health issues and comprehension levels
• Good computer skills — comfortable navigating Gmail, Microsoft applications, and databases

Schedule

We know real impact happens around the clock. You'll be scheduled for one or more of the following shifts:

• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Compensation

Starting at $18/hr, then based on experience

Ready to Make a Real Difference? If you're looking for work that matters and a place that teaches you as much as it gives back, this is your way in. Join a team that's been changing lives in Hawaii for nearly five decades, and start building a career with purpose.

IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.