Resident Advisor - Hale Kipa : Job Details

Mission & About Us

Hale Kipa provides opportunities and environments that strengthen and encourage youth, their families and communities to actualize their potential and social responsibility.

Since 1970, Hale Kipa has championed Hawai'i's youth and children. We provide youth outreach, independent living facilities, therapeutic foster care, a haven for runaways, and more. Our founders recognized a need for a nonprofit to step in to assist this deserving population and we are still doing that critical work today, on O'ahu, Kaua'i, and the Island of Hawai'i. Learn more about Hale Kipa's programs.

Role Overview

As a Resident Advisor at Hale Kipa, you will live and work in our Transitional Living Program, helping young men transition out of homelessness. The position demands a 7-days-a-week on-site presence during specified hours to provide support, guidance, and assistance in developing independent living and social skills. The role requires availability for any emergent needs and includes conducting nightly bed checks to ensure the safety and presence of the residents.

Though residents are adults, they are expected to follow certain rules and structures, and as a Resident Advisor, you'll play an instrumental role in ensuring adherence to these rules. You will work closely with the Program Coordinator, who oversees and provides case management services for the residents. Familiarity with computers is required as you will be expected to enter notes into each resident's electronic health record.

In addition to an hourly wage and benefits, Resident Advisors are provided with free room and basic utilities. Resident Advisors are required to be onsite on:

Sunday to Thursday: 8:00pm - 6:00am; and from 10:00pm to 6:00am on Friday and Saturday.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with youth or young adults is highly preferred.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license.
• Current auto insurance and safety check.
• Access to a vehicle for occasional transport of the residents.

Benefits

• Medical/Drug/Vision/Dental
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Access to voluntary insurance plans

Salary

• $17.00 per hour
• Free room & basic utilities

An EEO Employer