Resident Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Ethel T. Chamberlain Women's Residence
The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services
$19.00/hour, Full-time w/Benefits
Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week
Hiring Immediately
** Hiring Immediately
Ethel T. Chamberlain Women's Residence
The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services
Are you looking to start a career in the field of human services? Resident Assistant is a front-line position at our Women's Residence/Shelter. It is a role that will immediately immerse you in the experience of working with highly diverse populations who are fighting their way through some of life’s most complex challenges. If you came to work for us as a Resident Assistant, you would work for o ur agency, The Salvation Army, which is one of the top human services agencies in the community – with over 40 programs!
Compassionate and hard working professionals who work in the field of Human Services at The Salvation Army, find themselves growing and moving upward in our company.
Position Details:
This opening is available because one of our Resident Assistant's was promoted!
- Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly position. It will start at $19.00/hour with access to our comprehensive Health Benefit Program.
- Monday-Friday, 4pm-11pm
- Flexibility to start work earlier or potentially have to stay later than 11pm is a plus!
You will insure a safe, secure, comfortable and supportive environment for the residents. As a Women's Emergency Shelter "RA" you will utilize your creative and leadership skills by coaching residents on program policies and rules as well as potential consequences for violation of program rules. There may be times where you are helping a resident with basic needs such as laundry, housekeeping and general clean-up and then there could be a time where conflict resolution, crisis intervention and supportive counseling is needed.
What it comes down to is our Women's Emergency Shelter is here to help people who are in need! Be a part of something great in your career, apply today to be a Resident Assistant today!
We Here At The Salvation Army Offer a Comprehensive And Unique Health Benefit Offering For Our Employee Depending On Their Status Of Part-time Or Full-time
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Medical Insurance/low Employee contribution
- Vision Insurance & Dental Insurance with Braces Ryder
- Paid Holidays-Essential and Non-Essential
- Paid Time Off:
Vacation, Personal & Sick - FREE downtown parking on the premises
- On-Site Day Care Services at a discounted weekly rate
- Tuition Remittance program after 6 months of employment
- Bereavement Counseling
- Free Will Preparation Service by an Attorney
- Christmas Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Live Health On-line 24/7
- Insurance Plans:
Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Voluntary Life & Supplemental
Resident Assistant Responsibilities:
- Supervise residents in the program including coaching residents on program policies and rules to maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for residents and staff. Provide conflict resolution, crisis intervention and supportive counseling as needed.
- Address immediate basic needs for individuals entering shelter including orientation to facility, house schedule, program rules and staff. Provide supplies to meet immediate basic needs.
- Promote activities to increase competence with activities of daily living and independent living skills. Assist Case Managers in working with residents on their goal plans.
- Maintain accurate documentation including statistics, clear and concise individual case narratives and log entries, daily census, Intake/Discharge forms and narratives, and HMIS data entry.
- Complete shift specific support services.
- Maintain communication shift-to-shift in staff journal.
- Answer telephone and respond to inquiries. Provide resources and referrals for 24 hour crisis line. Communicate any needs (maintenance or repairs) in the communication journal. Any urgent safety concerns are to be addressed…
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