Residential Assistant - Morning Shift

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This range is provided by Economic Mobility Pathways - EMPath. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$22.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Position Title:
Residential Assistant (also known as Residential Mentor internally)

Available

Shifts:

Morning Residential Mentor (7am - 4pm)

Schedule:
Sunday through Wednesday

Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a 200‑year old 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.

As a Residential Assistant (also known as a Residential Mentor internally), you’ll have a meaningful impact each day by ensuring the smooth and supportive operation of our shelter. You’ll 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.

• 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.

We’re looking for compassionate, motivated individuals with a drive to make a difference. To succeed in this role, you’ll 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.

• Bilingual
  
  Skills:
  
  Fluency in Spanish required.
• Educational Background:
  An associate’s degree in human services, child welfare, hospitality, or a related field is a plus.

• The organization and your colleagues are committed to disrupting poverty and supporting families as they work toward their biggest goals.
• Collaborative team environment:
  You’ll join a team that values teamwork, shares knowledge and ideas, all working toward shared goals for helping families move out of poverty.
• 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 morning shift is 7am to 4pm.
• Benefits:
  Tuition assistance, retirement planning, and competitive healthcare benefits.
• Pay transparency:
  Starting hourly rate is $22.00. If the candidate has bilingual language skills in Haitian‑Creole or Spanish, they are eligible for a language bump.
• 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.