Residential Advisor

The Salvation Army; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Supplemental insurance (short term/dis

Purpose-driven work

Job summary

The Salvation Army, Reed House in Philadelphia, invites applications for a Resident Advisor to ensure safety and welfare of shelter residents. You will enforce house rules and support residents with trauma-informed communication while coordinating with the house manager and other staff.

The role involves evening hours and a commitment to the program’s mission. Salary is $20 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, pension and supplemental insurance; Reed House is funded

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Pennsylvania background checks required by law for employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and welfare of shelter residents through house rules, fire safety, room conditions and curfew restrictions.
• Communicate with residents in a trauma-informed manner and support them.
• Coordinate with the house manager and other resident advisors; perform duties as assigned.

Skills

English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Position: Resident Advisor

Department: PSSM

Availability of Position: ASAP

Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:59pm – 8:00am

Reporting Relationship: Director of Reed House and Social Services; Housing and Project Coordinator

Salary/Grade: $20 per hour

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

About the Reed House:

The Salvation Army, Reed House is a 66 single room occupancy facility that houses formerly homeless residents. RH is located in the south Philadelphia section of Philadelphia. Reed House is a facility that is funded by the city of Philadelphia through the Department of housing and urban development’s Continuum of Care funding source. It is also funded by the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA), therefore, the residents are responsible for thirty percent of their rent, and PHA will pay for the other seventy percent of the rent through a Housing Assistance Payment directly to the site.

Responsibilities

Description of Position: The Residential Advisor (RA) is responsible for the safety and welfare of shelter residents through the administration of house rules pertaining to resident conduct, fire safety, room conditions, and curfew restrictions. The RA is to communicate and support all residents in a trauma informed manner. The RA is to effectively communicate with the house manager, other resident advisors, and perform other duties as assigned.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read, write and speak well in English
• Must have computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel Programs and be proficient in and the ability to utilize the internet.
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Refreshed by the Divisional Human Resources Department 8/14/26.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2660