Residential Assistant

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!

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.

• Provide supervision, support, and behavior management as needed to youth
• Oversee the safety of residents and the facility
• Answer all 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

• Must be 21 years of age
• 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

• 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

• Part‑time, 30-35 hours (1st shift):
  Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• 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.

These are non‑exempt positions with an hourly wage range of $15 - $16.

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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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Brighton Center wraps a community of support around individuals and families by tackling the issues that prevent people from becoming self‑sufficient, removing the barriers they face, and creating hope so that goals can be achieved and dreams realized. From our modest beginnings in 1966, we have grown to provide a wide range of programs and services, which include meeting basic needs, adult and early childhood education, youth services, housing & financial wellness, workforce development, substance abuse recovery for women, and neighborhood‑based programs.