Residential Assistant, Weekends

Mercy Multiplied America; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Business casual

Faith-based team

Bible study sessions

Job summary

Mercy Multiplied America is seeking a part-time Residential Assistant for weekend shifts in Nashville. The role involves supervising residents, managing weekend activities, and supporting the weekend staff in administrative and medical tasks.

A Christian character, two years of relevant ministry or teaching experience, and at least a high school diploma are required. The position emphasizes a compassionate, faith-forward environment with a focus on safety, orderly living spaces, and respectful

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in ministry, mentoring, or teaching.
• As a Christian organization, alignment with Christian principles is expected.
• Phone calls not accepted during application process.

Responsibilities

• Monitor weekend schedule and activities and ensure programmatic expectations are followed.
• Supervise weekend household details; ensure rooms are clean and beds made.
• Provide home phone coverage and monitor weekend calls using approved lists.
• Distribute mail to residents and fill in for residential supervisor as needed.
• Assist with medication dispersion and medical-related tasks as scheduled.

Skills

Mature Christian

Strong work ethic

Deescalation & supervision

Education

Some college preferred

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Position: Residential Assistant – Weekends

Location: Nashville, TN 37211

Position Type: Part Time

Schedule: 15 hours biweekly (Saturday & Sunday 9:00am–5:00pm every other weekend)

Salary: $20–$21 per hour

Responsibilities

• Administrative:
  • Monitor weekend schedule and activities; ensure programmatic expectations are followed.
  • Supervise completion of household details during the weekend shift; check resident rooms for cleanliness and make sure beds are made, blinds and doors are opened before breakfast.
  • Home phone coverage.
  • Monitor residents’ weekend phone calls using approved contact lists.
  • Distribute mail (letters) to residents using approved contact lists.
  • Fill in for the residential supervisor as needed.
  • Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Resident Support:
  • Direct and report resident crises to the residential supervisor.
  • Facilitate resident requests and concerns.
  • Document and report notable resident interactions in the weekend report; communicate with pertinent home staff.
  • Be responsible for safe transportation of residents, as needed.
  • Sign residents out/in for pass.
• Medical Department Assistance:
  • Medication dispersion for OTC needs, morning medication, and evening medication.
  • Conduct weigh‑ins when scheduled by the medical services manager and/or nutrition manager.
  • Document and log all medication transactions and interactions on MARs sheet and ETO database; communicate with pertinent home staff.
  • Transport residents to urgent care/ER when deemed necessary by on‑call staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Some college preferred; high‑school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ministry, mentoring, or teaching.
• Mature Christian with dedicated work ethic, lifestyle conducive to Christian principles. Only qualified candidates apply; phone calls not accepted.

Benefits

• Business casual dress code.
• Work‑life balance.
• Opportunities to exercise faith alongside a supportive team of believers.
• Attend sessions led by dynamic Bible teachers and Christian speakers and authors worldwide.