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$21.37/hr - $22.97/hr
Position Title: Residential Assistant (also known as Residential Mentor internally)
A vailable Shifts: Evening Residential Mentor (3pm- 12am) - Schedule: Sunday through Wednesday
Who is EMPath? Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a 200-year Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same.
As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services, a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.
What You'll Be Doing: As a
Residential Assistant also known as a
Residential Mentor internally, you'll make a meaningful impact each day by helping ensure the smooth and supportive operation of our shelter. As a Residential Assistant, youll be a vital part of a dedicated team working to create a safe, welcoming, and organized environment for all residents. This role focuses on facility operations and support rather than managing individual participant caseloads. Your contributions will help foster a community-centered atmosphere where residents can thrive.
Your key responsibilities will include: - Shelter Operations & Support: Maintain daily shelter functions including logging attendance, preparing rooms for residents, and supporting general facility procedures.
- Facility Management: Assist with heating and setting out pre-prepared meals (no full cooking required), and help maintain a clean, hygienic, and comfortable living space.
- Environmental Support: Help create a positive and functional shelter environment by responding to general resident needs and ensuring the smooth flow of daily activities.
- Participant Engagement: Partner with Program Mentors to support participants with tasks such as completing housing applications and accessing resources.
- Community Facilitation: Contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment by participating in community meetings and occasionally leading or assisting with mini-workshops for residents.
What You Bring to the Role: Were looking for compassionate, motivated individuals with a drive to make a difference. To succeed in this role, youll need:
- A strong passion for working with diverse populations, including those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, or mental health challenges.
- Excellent emotional intelligence and the ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Sharp problem-solving skills, keen observation, and sound judgment in decision-making.
Ways to Stand Out: - Bilingual Skills: Fluency in Haitian Creole or Spanish preferred
- Educational Background: An Associates Degree in human services, child welfare, hospitality, or a related field is a plus.
Why EMPath? The meaningful work! The organization and your colleagues are committed to disrupting poverty and supporting families as they work towards their biggest goals.
Collaborative team environment! Youll join a team that values teamwork, and shares knowledge and ideas all working towards shared goals for helping families move out of poverty.
Learning We are a learning culture We offer person-centered professional development, Mobility Mentoring training for all mentors and tuition reimbursement
Work-life balance for essential workers: EMPath offers a four-day work week for all direct services roles, 4 days of 9-hour schedule for most direct service roles where staffing levels allow.
The evening shift is 3pm to 12am. Benefits: Tuition assistance, retirement planning and competitive healthcare benefits.
Pay transparency: Starting hourly rate ranges from
$21.37 to $22.97 , based on education and language skills
EMPath is committed to recruiting, hiring, and sustaining a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexuality, age, disability, or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA employer based in Boston, Massachusetts.
All offers of employment at EMPath are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Seniority level
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