Resident Assistant

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,697 - 22,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus after 90 days

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is seeking a Resident Assistant to support program service delivery at Northside Common Ministries. This position involves helping residents with social and life skills, ensuring facility cleanliness, and conducting workshops. With a commitment to community service and impactful work, this role offers a chance to make a difference while being part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Knowledge of homeless shelter operations and/or social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake duties and orientation for new residents.
• Assist with residents' daily living skills development.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the facility.

Skills

Facilitation of workshops

Social skills development

Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life-changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities from entry-level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.

Job Description

As a Resident Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting program service delivery and the safety and security of Northside Common Ministries residents.

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Perform initial intake duties including the orientation of new residents to the program and/or facilitation of workshops.
2. Assist with residents' social and life skills development individually or in groups, including but not limited to laundry, personal hygiene, food shopping, meal preparation, and other activities as assigned to fulfill program goals and resident outcomes.
3. Ensure cleanliness and general maintenance of the facility, reporting any issues to the designated staff.

External Hiring Range: $15.75 up to $16.69/hour

Retention Bonus: $500.00 after successfully completing 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
2. One year of experience with diverse populations; knowledge of homeless shelter operation and/or social services preferred.

Must have some experience with facilitation of workshops and service referrals.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Candidates are expected to provide current valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) prior to the first day of employment.
2. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required within the first 90 days of employment.

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