Residential Assistant

Brighton Center; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

11.5 paid holidays

Childcare discount

Life Insurance

Professional development

Education awards

Job summary

Brighton Center, Inc. is seeking a Residential Assistant for the Homeward Bound Shelter in Covington, KY.

The role provides direct supervision to residential youth ages 11-17, supporting them in achieving personal goals, school engagement, and life-skill development, in a 24/7 shelter setting. Shifts include evenings and overnight hours on a 40-hour schedule; the position emphasizes safety, crisis support, and positive youth programming.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with at-risk adolescents preferred.
• Must have a High School diploma, some college preferred.
• Have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record for at least the past 5 years.
• Residential experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support, and behavior management as needed to youth.
• Oversee the safety of residents and the facility.
• Answer hotline calls and provide crisis counseling as necessary.
• Complete required shift documentation.
• Prepare meals for youth.
• Engage in programming with youth.
• Ensure cleanliness of the facility.
• Collaborate with Treatment Team regarding youth progress toward goals.
• Attend monthly employee meetings and training as necessary.

Skills

Youth supervision

Crisis counseling

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Some college

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Brighton Center, Inc. is a private non-profit community-based organization with the mission to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership.

We have been named a finalist Best Place To Work four years in a row, as well as a Top 50 Nonprofit to work for in the Nation!

Purpose

Residential Assistants (RAs) provide direct supervision to residents of Brighton Center’s Homeward Bound Shelter. The 24/7 shelter serves abused, neglected, and homeless youth ages 11-17, males and females. RAs actively engage with youth to enhance their progress towards individual goals. RAs play an essential role in supporting youth as they build life skills, participate in school, seek employment, and increase their social-emotional wellbeing.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support, and behavior management as needed to youth.
• Oversee the safety of residents and the facility.
• Answer all hotline calls and providing crisis counseling as necessary.
• Complete required shift documentation.
• Prepare meals for youth.
• Engage in programming with youth.
• Ensure cleanliness of the facility.
• Collaborate with Treatment Team regarding youth progress toward goals.
• Attend monthly employee meetings and training as necessary.

Requirements

• Two years’ experience working with at-risk adolescents preferred.
• Must have a High School diploma, some college preferred.
• Have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record for at least the past 5 years.
• Residential experience a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
• Retirement Plan-employer contribution of 4% of gross salary for 403b and additional 2% match option.
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave.
• 11.5 Paid Holidays.
• Childcare Discount.
• Agency Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Professional Development.
• Education Awards.

We Currently Have One Full‑time Position Open

• Full‑time, 40 hours (2nd shift): Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., then Friday through Sunday from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

This is a non-exempt position with an hourly wage range of $15 - $16.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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