What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Technician (RCT) Full Time & Part Time - Residential Addiction Treatment position at The Ohana Addiction Treatment Center?
This isn't a job. It's a calling, on the Kona coast.
The Ohana is Hawaii's highest-rated residential addiction treatment center. We help adults rebuild their lives through a blend of evidence-based clinical care, holistic healing, and the kind of adventure therapy you can only do here: ocean, volcano, rainforest, and everything in between. Our team is small, tight, and the work is real.
If you're dependable, compassionate, and you've felt the pull to do work that actually matters, this is your shot.
Shifts:
Part Time/ Full time
Day: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Swing: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
What you'll actually do
- Provide direct support and supervision for clients in residential care
- Hold a safe, structured, and genuinely welcoming environment for people in early recovery
- Run intake processes, drug screens, and routine safety checks
- Monitor client engagement in daily programming and adventure therapy outings
- Communicate clearly with clinical staff about client progress and concerns
- Handle office and operational support tasks
- Transport clients to appointments, activities, and outings around the island
What you bring
- A genuine pull to help people recover, not just a job hunt
- At least 1 year in substance use, mental health, or a similar care setting (life experience considered case by case)
- High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or willingness to obtain
- Comfort with basic tech (email, EMR, Google Drive)
- Stamina to stay on your feet through a full shift
- Familiarity with 12-step principles is a plus
- The ability to hold boundaries and stay professional, even when the work gets hard
What We Offer
- $23–$28 per hour to start, depending on experience
- Health insurance with prescription coverage
- Paid time off
- A career ladder: paid certifications (Med-Tech, CSAC, and more) with raises as you earn them, plus clear paths into clinical and leadership roles.
- A tight-knit team that has your back
- The chance to do meaningful work
About The Ohana
The Ohana Addiction Treatment Center is a high-end residential program in Kailua-Kona serving adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We blend clinical excellence with the healing power of Hawaii's land and ocean. We're not a hospital. We're not a lockdown facility. We're a place where people come to get their lives back — and where staff get to be part of that, every single day.
Ready?
Hit Apply. We review applications daily and respond to qualified candidates within 2 business days.
The Ohana is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including those with lived recovery experience.
About The Ohana
The Ohana Addiction Treatment Center is a high-end residential program in Kailua-Kona serving adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We blend clinical excellence with the healing power of Hawaii's land and ocean. We're not a hospital. We're not a lockdown facility. We're a place where people come to get their lives back, and where the staff get to be part of that, every single day.
Ready?
Hit the Apply button. We review applications daily and respond to qualified candidates within 2 business days.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $28