CURRENT openings :

Urgent & ongoing: Mentor/Direct Support Worker—- $17/HR - to $20/HR

email ASHLEE@laakeavillage.org with current resume and qualifications            


Mentor/ Direct Support Worker—- $17/HR - to $18/hr after 3 months successful probation period

$17/hour WITH PTO/HOLIDAY PAY AFTER 3 MONTHS SUCCESS COMPLETION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD

In this role, you will be mentoring a participant with varied abilities, developmental/intellectual disabilities to increase their quality of life by creating meaningful and productive work opportunities, real friendships and fun. 

We are looking for 1-2 NEW Mentors!

We have flexible shifts:

A. a typical shift may be: M-F 9am-3pm—hours may start earlier—( 2-3 days per week) on-site or in the community.

AND

B. M-F full time 38+ hours per week with flexible shifts during daytime, evening, overnight and weekends.  

Job Responsibilities:

  • Teaching strategies and techniques related to basic functional living skills such as grooming/hygiene, cooking, sorting, laundry, and gardening to your participant. 

  • Modeling appropriate social behaviors within the workplace to improve social skills, language, and communication of participants.

  • Documentation of daily activities and data collection related to participant’s individual and group goals.

  • Being a team player and working collaboratively with all participants and mentors to address participant goals.

  • Ability to be versatile and flexible while completing group activities such as gardening, preparing lunch, yoga, fitness/exercise classes and working in our Country Store.

Qualification/ Requirements:

  • Experience working with individuals with varied abilities, special needs or autism is preferred but not required.

  • Current TB clearance

  • First-aid & CPR training preferred - we will provide if necessary

  • Criminal history, Adult and Child Protective Services background checks according to DOH standards which includes never having had a DUI.

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Must have own transportation

  • must have a smart phone in order to log daily data
    Interested applicants please email resume and cover letter to: Ashlee@laakeavillage.org


Residential House Manager —- $40,000-46,000/annual salary D.O.E.

full time/live in position

The Residential House manager is a live-in care position and is responsible for the overall operation of Mele House.  This position trains and supervises residential staff, manages records and reporting, and communicates with parents and case managers.   The Residential house manager ensures Residents’ goals are achieved and that Mele House is in compliance with state and regulatory agencies.  

Job Responsibilities:

  • Execute tasks relating to physical care, such as grooming, feeding, bathing, dressing and hygiene of people with developmental/intellectual disabilities (DD).

  • Perform assorted household and direct care duties, including care of the physical environment, taking initiative where needed and as assigned by your supervisor.

  • Be familiar with and participate in the implementation and execution of tasks and recreational programs relating to each resident’s entire ISP

  • Complete required documentation at regular intervals.

  • Be proficient in Therap and train other staff how to use it correctly.

  • Be responsible for participant medication, including administering, documenting and knowing the details of each participant’s medications.

  • Teach strategies and techniques related to basic functional living skills such as grooming/hygiene, cooking, sorting, laundry, and gardening.

  • Model appropriate social and language behaviors to improve social and communication skills of residents, at all times.

  • Participate in individual and group physical and social activities, such as community circle, morning contribution (chores) and exercise, with versatility and flexibility.

  • Transport residents to out of home events and appointments.

  • As a team member, work collaboratively with other co-workers to provide a safe, nurturing space for all residents to meet their goals. As a manager, oversee house staff and encourage them in the same support for residents.

  • Maintain a safe atmosphere for residents and participants at all times.

  • Oversee and document monthly emergency fire and safety drills, and smoke alarm inspections, as required, be familiar with the contents and location of First Aid Kit, Emergency Kits, and Fire Extinguishers and be capable of managing any emergency occurring in the facility.

  • Keep the House up to code under license, support audits, maintain the books, procure and maintain all required documents for the house, and interface with business office on financial matters.

  • Maintain relationships with families of Participants.

  • Coordinate schedules and train and supervise Residential Co-workers as needed.

  •  Follow through on training, directions and assignments as delegated by your supervisor.

  • Adhere to all Department of Health and OHCA requirements.

  • Report incidents via the appropriate incident report form and submit to your supervisor.

  • Participate in scheduled house meetings and be responsible for meeting notes and distribution.

  • Participate in staff meetings for residential and farm crew, and other meetings as necessary.

  • As a member of the La`akea Village community, tend to its wellbeing by proactively participating in community duties such as picking up trash, identifying hazards and removing or reporting them. 

  • Support La`akea Village's mission, vision and core values.

  • Make sure there is always a staff member present when any resident is home.

  • Develop and implement new programs and policies for the residential home.

  • Oversee cleaning and maintenance of the residential home.

Qualification/ Requirements:

The Residential House Manager must have excellent organizational skills and be able to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.  They should be comfortable with computers, general office tasks, and have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.   Must be a team player, with a customer service orientation.    

Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services or Social Sciences or Psychology is recommended or 

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field with one-year verifiable experience working directly with individuals with special needs. 

Special Skillset:

  • Clinical observation skills 

  • Able to analyze, plan, prioritize and organize  

  • Management and supervision skills 

  • Problem assessment and problem solving 

  • Information gathering, research and reporting 

  • Flexible, adaptable 

  • Model professionalism, kindness and respect 

  • Build a positive and productive relationship with people of varying abilities 

  • Contribute with integrity, kindness and compassion to a diverse community 

  • Navigate emotional barriers with favorable outcomes 

  • Operate with goal-oriented planning and follow through 

  • Able to take temperature, pulse, and respiration

     

    Other qualifications/requirements: 

  • Must have current TB clearance 

  • Must have successful clearance of criminal background check and finger printing 

  • Current First Aid and CPR required 

  • Must have own transportation 

  • must have a smart phone to input daily data


    Interested applicants please email resume and cover letter to: melanie@laakeavillage.org


Hourly Live-in coworker at Mele House —  Hourly $14/hr Non-Exempt 

full time (40hrs/week)

Provide support and increase independence and quality of life of residents, diagnosed with developmental/intellectual disability/varied abilities, by championing their goals, modeling appropriate social behaviors and language, and assisting with domestic skills instruction in a residential setting.

The Residential Co-worker position is a live-in care position with an emphasis on providing individual and group activities and assisting with domestic skills instruction in a residential home setting.  The job includes preparing and eating shift meals at the house, doing chores, giving necessary assistance with feeding and dressing as well as bathing and hygiene, and life-sharing with adults with developmental/intellectual disability diagnosis.  The Residential Co-worker is certified by the Department of Health as a Responsible Adult.  

Job Responsibilities:

  • Execute tasks relating to physical care, such as grooming, feeding, bathing, dressing and hygiene of people with developmental/intellectual disabilities (DD), with attention to detail, kindness and respect. 

  • Perform assorted household and direct care duties, including care of the physical environment, taking initiative where needed and as assigned by your supervisor. 

  • Be familiar with and participate in the implementation and execution of tasks and recreational programs relating to each Resident’s entire ISP. 

  • Complete required documentation at regular intervals. 

  • Be responsible for Resident medication, including administering, documenting and knowing the details of each Resident’s medications.  

  • Teach strategies and techniques related to basic functional living skills such as grooming/hygiene, cooking, sorting, laundry, and gardening. 

  • Model appropriate social and language behaviors to improve social and communication skills of Residents, at all times. 

  • Participate in individual and group physical and social activities, such as community circle, morning contribution (chores) and exercise, with versatility and flexibility. 

  • Transport Residents to out of home events and appointments. 

  • As a team member, work collaboratively with other co-workers to provide a safe, nurturing space for all residents to meet their goals. 

  • Maintain a safe atmosphere for Residents at all times. 

  • Participate in monthly emergency fire and safety drills, and smoke alarm inspections, as required, be familiar with the contents and location of First Aid Kit, Emergency Kits, and Fire Extinguishers and be capable of managing any emergency occurring in the facility. 

  • Follow through on training, directions and assignments as delegated by your supervisor. 

  • Adhere to all Department of Health requirements. 

  • Report incidents via the appropriate incident report form and submit to your supervisor. 

  • Participate in scheduled house meetings. 

  • Participate in staff meetings for residential and farm crew, and other meetings as necessary. 

  • As a member of the La`akea Village community, tend to its wellbeing by proactively participating in community duties such as picking up trash, identifying hazards and removing or reporting them.   

  • Support La`akea Village's mission, vision and core values.  

Qualification/ Requirements:

Specialized Skill Set: 

  • Model professionalism, kindness and respect 

  • Build a positive and productive relationship with people of varying abilities 

  • Contribute with integrity, kindness and compassion to a diverse community 

  • Navigate emotional barriers with favorable outcomes 

  • Operate with goal-oriented planning and follow through 

  • Able to take temperature, pulse, and respiration 

 Other qualifications/requirements: 

  • Minimum six month to one-year commitment  

  • Be at least eighteen years of age 

  • High school diploma or equivalency 

  • Able to communicate, read and write in the English language 

  • Interest and some previous experience working with special population, preferred. 

  • Must have current TB clearance. 

  • Must successfully complete criminal background check and finger printing 

  • Current driver’s license 

  • Current First Aid and CPR required 

  • Full Physical 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.  

  • Be able to perform housework and other physical cleaning duties 

  • Be able to physically assist residents with things such as bathing, dressing, etc. 

  • Be able to bend, stoop, lift and twist. 


    Interested applicants please email resume and cover letter to: Ashlee@laakeavillage.org

               

RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER —- $30,000-34,800/ANNUAL salary

FULL TIME/LIVE IN POSITION

THE RESIDENTIAL assistant house Manager IS A LIVE-IN CARE POSITION AND IS supportive of the House Manager in THE OVERALL OPERATION OF MELE HOUSE.  THIS POSITION helps to TRAIN AND SUPERVISE RESIDENTIAL STAFF, MANAGE RECORDS AND REPORTING, AND COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS AND CASE MANAGERS.   THE RESIDENTIAL assistant house manager, along with the House Manager, ENSURES RESIDENTS’ GOALS ARE ACHIEVED AND THAT MELE HOUSE IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND REGULATORY AGENCIES.  

Job Responsibilities:

  • Helps to facilitate the planning, development and implementation of Resident-centered plans; works with House Manager, Case Manager, and Parents to develop Resident goals and outcomes. 

  • Helps to develop methods and procedures in accordance with the goals and objectives for each Resident. 

  • May participate in individual plan meetings. 

  • Monitors, documents and reports progress toward meeting outcomes; ensures supports needed are in place to meet outcomes. 

  • Ensures opportunities to build social capital are planned and occur; assists each individual in creating natural support networks. 

  • As a team player, works collaboratively with management, program staff and Residents. 

  • Supports the training and supervising of residential staff with grace and ease. 

  • Knows the DOH and OHCA standards and ensures compliance in all aspects of the program. 

  • Ensures program time and service data is compliant with Medicaid Waiver billing requirements and can pass an audit. 

  • Tracks reporting requirements and prepares reports as necessary for compliance. 

  • Helps to develop and maintain systems for data collection.  

  • Interfaces with the community, other programs and all regulatory agencies to affect the successful delivery of services. 

  • Provides leadership and serves as an advocate to ensure appropriate treatment, teaching and protection of rights of all Residents. 

  • Helps to create and maintain the Master Schedule of on and offsite activities with pairing of Mentors and Residents 

  • Helps to provide effective and efficient scheduling of staff to meet the needs and goals of Residents.  

  • Responsible for budget compliance under the direction of the House Manager within assigned programs 

  • Assists with managing personnel by interviewing, hiring, evaluating, supervising, and helping to develop the most qualified individuals to work as direct support professionals. 

  • Coordinates communications with other service agencies to ensure individual outcomes are met. 

  • helps to ensures timecards and payroll procedures are followed. 

  • Ensures current state licensing and certification rules and regulations, accreditation requirements and agency policies and procedures are followed. 

  • Represents the organization and its mission by educating community members about the critical importance of integrating individuals supported into community life. 

  • In collaboration with the House Manager monitors physical upkeep of the environment, vehicles and personal property; takes action to correct any concerns. 

Qualification/ Requirements:

The Residential Assistant House Manager must have excellent organizational skills and be able to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.  They should be comfortable with computers, general office tasks, and have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.   Must be a team player, with a customer service orientation.    

Education and Experience: 

  • Minimum six month to one-year commitment

  • Be at least eighteen years of age.

  • High school diploma or equivalency

  • Able to communicate, read and write in the English language.

  • Interest and some previous experience working with special population, preferred.

  • Must have current TB clearance.

  • Must have criminal background check and finger printing.

  • Current driver’s license

  • Current First Aid and CPR required.

  • Full or short form physical 

Special Skillset:

  • Able to analyze, plan, prioritize and organize.  

  • Management and supervision skills 

  • Problem assessment and problem solving 

  • Information gathering, research and reporting. 

  • Flexible, adaptable 

  • Model professionalism, kindness and respect 

  • Build a positive and productive relationship with people of varying abilities. 

  • Contribute with integrity, kindness and compassion to a diverse community. 

  • Navigate emotional barriers with favorable outcomes. 

  • Operate with goal-oriented planning and follow through. 

     

    Other qualifications/requirements: 

  • Must have current TB clearance. 

  • Must have a successful criminal background check and finger printing. 

  • Current First Aid and CPR required. 

  • Must have own transportation. 

  • Must have a smart phone that can input daily data on Therap


    Interested applicants please email resume and cover letter to: melanie@laakeavillage.org

639 Baldwin Avenue, Paia, HI 96779
 (808) 579-8398