Relief Residential Assistant - Maui

RELIEF RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT – Maui
Support Recovery. Foster Stability. Make a Difference on Your Schedule with Mental Health Kokua.

Are you a compassionate professional looking for flexible work while making a positive impact? Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is hiring Relief Residential Assistants on Maui 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 (required upon hire or annually): CPR, First Aid, TB Clearance
• Other Requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
  • Must pass a criminal background check check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Benefits of Joining MHK:

• Flexible, as-needed schedule to fit your availability
• Opportunities to gain experience in behavioral health
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment
• Paid training and professional development

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.

Make a difference when it works for you—apply today and join MHK in empowering recovery across Maui.