Residential Advisor (Part Time)

Mental Health Partnerships; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Mental Health Partnerships in Philadelphia is hiring a part-time Residential Advisor to oversee activities in transitional and supportive housing. The role demands maintaining a safe environment, managing documentation, and aiding participants’ recovery.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, monitoring participant well-being, and providing necessary resources. Applicants should possess a high school diploma, related experience, and driving skills for multi-passenger vans.

The position offers competitive pay of $18.00 per hour for two 12-hour shifts every other weekend.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related work experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to obtain a Food Safety Certificate within six months.
• COVID-19 vaccination required for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Provide resources for participants' housing and health services.
• Facilitate discussions and recreational activities during shifts.
• Monitor safety and security of participants throughout the shift.
• Document participants' visits in EHR immediately.
• Assist participants in achieving their goal plans.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Medication monitoring training

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs

Driving multi-passenger vans

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Peer Specialist certificate

Certified First Aid/CPR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

MHP is hiring a part‑time Residential Advisor to oversee participant activity in all transitional and supportive housing locations. The role requires maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, monitoring shift activities, managing documentation, and providing resources for participants’ recovery and well‑being.

Job Details

Part‑time, $18.00 per hour. Two 12‑hour shifts every other weekend (7:30 PM–8:00 AM Saturdays and Sundays) at 1305 East Oak Lane Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19126.

Responsibilities

• Provide resources for housing, medical, substance abuse, mental health, and other services to ensure participants adhere to treatment and progress plans.
• Facilitate discussions, groups, and recreational activities during shifts.
• Assist participants in achieving their goal plans.
• Maintain safety, security, and well‑being of participants through regular interaction throughout the shift.
• Maintain required documentation (log book, daily progress notes, shift reports, medication administration records, incident reports, housing applications, blood sugar records, and changes in participants’ moods and behaviors).
• Meet with participants to assess progress and develop interventions.
• Check regularly on participants’ well‑being (if night shift).
• Accurately oversee medication administration during each shift.
• Prepare meals as necessary.
• Document participants’ visits in EHR immediately.
• Perform other duties assigned to fulfill MHP’s mission and vision.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit at a desk and use ergonomically appropriate equipment.
• Lift up to 15 lbs.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Drive a multi‑passenger van (including at night) and support passengers during ingress/egress or emergency evacuation.
• Walk between MHP locations and in the community, potentially in areas that may not be handicap accessible.
• Climb up to 3 flights of stairs multiple times per shift for participant check‑ins.
• Remain awake for entire shift, including break times.
• Frequent talking, listening, and clear accurate speech; tolerance to loud or vulgar language and hostile gestures.
• Perform essential job functions while meeting productivity standards safely and successfully, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED, plus one to two years of related work experience (internships or volunteer work) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Peer Specialist certificate preferred.
• Medication monitoring training certificate or ability to be trained in medication monitoring.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a 6-passenger and 12-passenger van.
• Basic computer skills for desktop computing, email, timesheet management, electronic health records, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic electronic communication and internet skills.
• Certified First Aid/CPR.
• Ability to obtain a Food Safety Certificate within six months of hire.
• Effective 22 November 2021, all new employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 before beginning employment; reasonable accommodations for qualifying medical or religious exemptions are considered.

Compensation

$18.00 per hour.

EEO and Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties.