Relief Residential Assistant

Relief Residential Assistant

Relief Residential Assistants are responsible to the Residential Services Coordinator or designated Supervisor. The position goals are to educate and motivate emotionally or mentally disabled adults toward community living through example and mentoring, within a residential setting. To provide sufficient supervision and management to assure appropriate client care in a residential setting.

Service responsibilities include serving as a caring and understanding role model, teaching residents basic living skills, acting clearly and prudently in emergency situations, planning and providing social, recreational, educational, and vocational activities, assisting with on-going household operations, assisting residents in the attainment of mutual treatment and program goals, assisting in documentation of resident records, providing care and supervision of residents, and other duties as assigned by Management/Supervisory staff.

Core expectations include customer service, adaptability/change management, communication & listening skills, conflict resolution & negotiation, problem solving, teamwork, systems thinking, organizational alignment, accountability & compliance, and utilizing resources & stewardship.

Qualifications include college preferred with course work in psychology, social work or human development, or equivalent experience in human services, or minimum high school equivalent. Must have or be working towards competencies in providing services for dually diagnosed individuals. Desirable characteristics include tolerance in crisis or stressful situations, ability to work as part of a team, good interpersonal and problem solving skills, flexibility, and good oral written and communication skills.

Licenses and certifications required include current CPR & First Aid Certificates, pre-employment two-step TB Clearance and annual retest/re-certification, pre-employment health evaluation/examination signed by a physician/APRN, valid Hawaii driver's license, current vehicle insurance & safety inspection, safe driving record, official college transcripts, copies of current professional licenses held, and criminal background check.

Physical demands include lifting up to 25 pounds, talking and hearing frequently, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, walking, climbing stairs, and driving to different locations.

Work environment is variable, depending on need.