Relief Residential Assistant - Kona

Relief Residential Assistant – Kona

Are you a compassionate professional looking for flexible work while making a positive impact? Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is hiring Relief Residential Assistants on Kona to help residents with mental health challenges build life skills and move toward greater independence.

In this as-needed position, you’ll step in to cover shifts, provide direct support to residents, and ensure a safe, respectful environment where recovery can thrive.

Relief Residential Assistant Responsibilities:

• Mentoring & Support: Serve as a caring role model to help residents develop daily living skills, communicate effectively, and achieve recovery goals.
• Daily Living Skills: Teach and assist with cooking, budgeting, personal care, and household responsibilities.
• Safety & Crisis Response: Maintain a safe environment, respond to emergencies, and document incidents per MHK policy.
• Resident Supervision: Monitor resident wellness and behavior, reinforce positive habits, and provide guidance during challenges.
• Medication Support: Oversee residents’ self-administration of medications as appropriate.
• Household Operations: Assist with shopping, cleaning, maintenance coordination, and other essential daily tasks.
• Program Activities: Plan and participate in recreational, vocational, and educational outings.
• Clinical Documentation: Complete accurate, timely records including progress notes and service plans.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with supervisors and case managers to support residents.
• Flexibility: Be available to cover shifts as needed and maintain regular contact with your supervisor.

Relief 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: TB clearance, CPR, and First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
• Other Requirements: Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening; ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Benefits of Joining MHK:

• Flexible, as-needed schedule to fit your availability
• Opportunities to gain experience in behavioral health
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment
• Pathway to permanent roles

Why Choose MHK? At Mental Health Kokua, we believe in “Opportunities to Begin Again.” As a Relief Residential Assistant, you’ll help create safe, stable homes where individuals can heal, grow, and build independent futures.

Be the support Kona needs—apply today and help empower recovery with MHK.