Residential Living Assistant, Sr. jobs in Hawaii

Part-Time positions currently available. Full-Time Positions may be offered when shifts become available.

This position is responsible for providing care and therapeutic support to adults with mental illness in a homelike setting. This direct care position includes life-skill training/support, behavioral interventions, medication monitoring, and other forms of support to assist our consumers in achieving their goals and gaining the necessary skills to live as independently as possible.

Care is a team coordinated effort between the RA, Site Managers, external case managers, therapists, and support systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain knowledge of established rules governing participation, behavior, and general expectations concerning consumers. Reinforce rules and expectations as necessary. Promptly report issues or concerns and seek support or clarification from the Site Manager(s) and/or Residential Manager.
• Document pertinent observations and any other relevant information in the record on a daily basis. Work closely with the assigned Case Manager as necessary, in order to maintain assigned records; ensuring that required documentation is completed and/or updated in a timely fashion.
• Catch bus with/Drive consumers (in company owned vehicles), as necessary, to facilitate participation in off-site activities, attend appointments, or to assist with shopping or other personal needs. Complete a vehicle safety inspection and complete the vehicle mileage log each time the vehicle is used. Promptly report vehicle maintenance or safety needs to the Site Manager.
• Participate in the daily general maintenance of the residence and yard. All residential sites are to be maintained in a neat, orderly, and clean condition that will ensure they will pass an inspection by any contracting or regulatory agency.
• Ensure that appliances and safety equipment are maintained in working order. Promptly report needs to the Site Manager for follow-up.
• Follow-up, as necessary, on needs addressed in the weekly inspection reports. May make minor repairs as necessary. Promptly report major repair needs or problems to the Site Manager.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and appropriate evacuation procedures and ensure they are followed. Maintain a clearly posted evacuation route in case of emergency, emergency contact information next to each phone, and clearly posted first-aid information. Ensure that appropriate safety equipment such as flashlights, smoke detectors, and the first-aid kit are properly functioning and/or stocked with necessary supplies. Promptly report needs to the Site Manager for follow-up.
• Assist in ensuring that adequate supplies and equipment necessary to support the day-to-day needs of the Group Home program are available. Promptly report needs to the Site Manager for follow-up.
• Any other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to work with adults with serious mental illness
• Current TB Clearance & Hepatitis B vaccination
• Submit to pre-employment & random drug testing
• Flexible Availability (shifts are 24 hours/day, 7 days per week)
• Within reasonable modification, must be physically able to perform job functions including but not limited to, general cleaning, replacing lighbulbs/smoke detector batteries, light landscaping, moving furniture, putting away supplies, and walking up/down stairs.

Upon hire, employee must consent to education verification and criminal background check.

BENEFITS: Hale Na`au Pono provides qualified employees with:

• Overtime Pay
• Health/Dental/Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick leave)
• 401(k) Retirement Plans with matching
• Life Insurance