Residential Assistant - Join our Kona Team!

Mental Health Kokua; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Holiday pay

PSLF eligibility

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Mental Health Kokua is growing its residential team in Kona and is seeking a Residential Assistant to help create a home where residents can build routine, feel respected, and be supported in their recovery.

The role involves meals, chores, appointments, activities, documentation, medication monitoring, and staying calm, reliable, and able to work as part of a team. This is a full-time position in Kailua-Kona, HI with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in human services or related residential services preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures and stay steady during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with meals, chores, appointments, activities, documentation, and medication monitoring.
• Provide structure, follow-through, and support to residents in recovery.
• Work as part of a team to keep the home safe, respectful, and running smoothly.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Respectful

Reliable

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in human services or related residential services (preferred)

Job description

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Full Time Kailua-Kona, HI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1307

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Mental Health Kokua is growing its residential team in Kona.

We support adults living with mental health challenges in community-based housing, and we’re looking for steady, dependable people who can help keep the home safe, respectful, and running well.

On paper, the work may sound simple: meals, chores, appointments, activities, documentation, medication monitoring, problem-solving, and paying attention when something does not seem right.

But in real life, this work matters.

As a Residential Assistant, you help create a home where residents can build routine, feel respected, and be supported in their recovery. You help with structure, follow-through, and everyday moments that make a difference.

This role is a good fit for someone who is calm, respectful, reliable, and able to work as part of a team.

You do not need to have all the answers. You do need to show up, communicate clearly, document your work, follow procedures, and stay steady when the day gets busy or unpredictable.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in human services, behavioral health, residential programs, caregiving, housing, peer support, or community-based services preferred

Requirements

• Criminal background check
• Health and TB clearance
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Driving requirements if assigned driving duties
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid leave and holiday pay
• Supplemental insurance options
• Identity theft and legal protection
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Kona team. Steady work. Real impact.

Bring your reliability. We’ll provide the training and support.