Resident Assistant

Providence House; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Providence House based in Shreveport, Louisiana, is looking for a Resident Assistant (RA) responsible for maintaining safety, structure, and operational continuity within the facility. The RA is essential in ensuring proper room turnover, accurate meal monitoring, and conducting detailed building walkthroughs to support compliance and quality assurance.

This role embodies the organization’s mission to move families from homelessness to independence, requiring strong communication and documentation skills, as well as the ability to manage resident accountability and ensure a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required for interacting with residents and staff.
• Ability to document incidents and maintain records meticulously.
• Experience in handling conflict resolution and providing trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document scheduled building walkthroughs each shift.
• Ensure room turnovers are completed within 24 hours effectively.
• Track and document meal distribution accurately during assigned meal times.

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Position Summary

The Resident Assistant (RA) serves as the frontline residential operations professional responsible for maintaining safety, structure, accountability, and operational continuity within Providence House. This position ensures proper room turnover readiness, accurate meal monitoring, consistent building walkthroughs, and detailed documentation to support compliance and quality assurance. The RA plays a critical role in reinforcing program expectations and maintaining a stable environment that promotes resident success and housing readiness.

Mission Alignment

All Providence House employees are expected to embody the organization’s mission - to move families from homelessness to independence - and demonstrate the core values of compassion, accountability, excellence, and collaboration in all aspects of their work.

Key Responsibilities

Residential Operations & Safety Monitoring

• Conduct and document scheduled building walkthroughs each shift.
• Ensure room turnovers are completed within 24 hours and meet readiness standards.
• Monitor safety conditions and address environmental concerns immediately.
• Track and document meal distribution accurately during assigned meal times.
• Submit maintenance requests promptly to preserve facility standards.

Resident Accountability & Structure Enforcement

• Reinforce residential guidelines and program participation expectations.
• Monitor chore completion and resident compliance with assigned responsibilities.
• Provide trauma-informed redirection and conflict resolution.
• Communicate concerns to Case Managers and leadership promptly.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete comprehensive shift reports before shift conclusion.
• Document incidents, safety concerns, inspections, and resident interactions.
• Ensure continuity of care through detailed cross-shift communication.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation at all times.