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

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Economic Mobility Pathways, Inc

Boston, MA (In Person)

$46,114 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/18/2026

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Job Description

Residential Assistant
  • Evening Shift (3pm to 12am) Economic Mobility Pathways, Inc
  • 3.1 Brighton, MA Job Details $21.37
  • $22.
97 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Career development plan Qualifications Working with individuals experiencing homelessness Working with individuals from underserved communities
Full Job Description Position Title:
Residential Assistant (also known as Residential Mentor internally) A vailable
Shifts:
Evening Residential Mentor (3pm
  • 12am)
Schedule:
Tuesday through Friday Who is 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.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Residential Assistant also known as a Residential Mentor internally, you'll make a meaningful impact each day by helping ensure the smooth and supportive operation of our shelter. As a Residential Assistant, you'll be a vital part of a dedicated team working to create a safe, welcoming, and organized environment for all residents. This role focuses on facility operations and support rather than managing individual participant caseloads. Your contributions will help foster a community-centered atmosphere where residents can thrive.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Shelter Operations & Support:
Maintain daily shelter functions including logging attendance, preparing rooms for residents, and supporting general facility procedures.
Facility Management:
Assist with heating and setting out pre-prepared meals (no full cooking required), and help maintain a clean, hygienic, and comfortable living space.
Environmental Support:
Help create a positive and functional shelter environment by responding to general resident needs and ensuring the smooth flow of daily activities.
Participant Engagement:
Partner with Program Mentors to support participants with tasks such as completing housing applications and accessing resources.
Community Facilitation:
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:
We're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals with a drive to make a difference. To succeed in this role, you'll need: 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. 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, retirement planning and competitive healthcare benefits.
Pay transparency:
Starting hourly rate ranges from $21.37 to $22.97 , based on education and language skills EMPath is committed to recruiting, hiring, and sustaining a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexuality, age, disability, or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an
EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA
employer based in Boston, Massachusetts. All offers of employment at EMPath are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.