Residential Assistant - Evening Shift (3pm to 12am)

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain daily shelter functions including logging attendance, preparing rooms for residents, and supporting general facility procedures.
• Assist with heating and setting out pre-prepared meals (no full cooking required).
• Help maintain a clean, hygienic, and comfortable living space.
• Respond to general resident needs and ensure the smooth flow of daily activities.
• Partner with Program Mentors to support participants with tasks such as completing housing applications and accessing resources.
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment by participating in community meetings and occasionally leading or assisting with mini-workshops for residents.

What You Bring to the Role

• A strong passion for working with diverse populations, including those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, or mental health challenges.
• Excellent emotional intelligence and the ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Sharp problem-solving skills, keen observation, and sound judgment in decision-making.

Ways to Stand Out

• Bilingual Skills: Fluency in Haitian Creole or Spanish preferred.
• Educational Background: An Associate’s Degree in human services, child welfare, hospitality, or a related field is a plus.

About EMPath

Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a 200-year Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same. As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services, a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.

Why EMPath?

• The meaningful work!
• The organization and your colleagues are committed to disrupting poverty and supporting families as they work towards their biggest goals.
• Collaborative team environment!
• You’ll join a team that values teamwork, and shares knowledge and ideas – all working towards shared goals for helping families move out of poverty.
• Learning – We are a learning culture – We offer person-centered professional development, Mobility Mentoring training for all mentors and tuition reimbursement
• Work-life balance for essential workers: EMPath offers a four-day work week for all direct services roles, 4 days of 9-hour schedule for most direct service roles where staffing levels allow.
• The evening shift is 3pm to 12am.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Retailment planning and competitive healthcare benefits.

Pay

Starting hourly rate ranges from $22.00 to $23.50, based on education and language skills.

Schedule

The evening shift is 3pm to 12am.