Mental Health Kokua
Location
Kailua, Hawaii
Salary
$16 - $18 / HOUR
Provide hands-on support for adults with mental health challenges, assisting with daily living routines, personal care, and safety. Foster a supportive home environment through community engagement, household operations, and recovery-oriented practices.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to pass background and drug screenings. Preferred candidates have experience in behavioral health or human services and hold CPR and First Aid certifications.
Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is hiring a Residential Assistant in Kailua-Kona (Big Island) to support adults with mental health challenges in a brand-new community-based residential home. This full-time, on-site role provides hands-on support with daily living, routines, and safety in a shared housing environment designed to promote stability, recovery, and new beginnings.
As a Residential Assistant, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming home from the ground up — building supportive relationships, establishing daily routines, and fostering an environment where residents can grow their independence and confidence.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a newly opening Kona residential program and help shape a positive home culture from the very beginning.
This role is well-suited for applicants living in Kailua-Kona or nearby West Hawaiʻi communities.
Why Choose Mental Health Kokua?
At Mental Health Kokua, we believe in “Opportunities to Begin Again.” Your work helps create a safe, stable home where individuals can build routines, strengthen independence, and connect with their community. As part of a newly opening Kona residential program, you’ll help build a supportive home environment centered on dignity, recovery, and belonging from day one.
Be part of a new beginning — for residents and for our growing Kona team. Apply today and help create a place that feels like home!
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