Resident Advisor
POSITION TITLE: Resident Advisor (RA)
FLA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time (Overnight/Weekend)
LAST UPDATED: 3/24/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
The Resident Advisor (RA) serves as a steady, supportive presence for mothers and their children at Hannah’s Home. This role provides overnight and weekend supervision, ensuring a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. The RA offers encouragement, mentorship, and guidance while responding to resident needs and maintaining the overall flow of the home during assigned shifts.
Position Reports to: Resident Program Director
Positions Supervised: None
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide consistent supervision of residents and children during overnight and weekend shifts
- Foster a safe, calm, and supportive environment within the home
- Offer encouragement, mentorship, and emotional support to residents
- Respond to resident needs, concerns, or emergencies in a timely and appropriate manner
- Support adherence to house guidelines, routines, and expectations
- Assist with basic childcare needs as necessary, including feeding, soothing, and supervision
- Complete shift reports and communicate updates to staff as needed
- Conduct periodic walkthroughs to ensure safety and accountability
- Collaborate with staff to support resident growth and program goals
- Model respectful communication, responsibility, and healthy decision-making
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Heart for service, women’s ministry, and supporting mothers and children
- Prior experience in childcare, residential care, or related field preferred
- Ability to remain calm, responsible, and attentive in a residential setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Dependable and able to work independently during overnight hours
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Requirements:
- Level 2 background check
- Ability to work assigned overnight or weekend shifts
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Residential maternity home serving vulnerable, single pregnant women and their children
- Overnight: 5:00 PM – 9:00 AM (one night per week)
- Weekend: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 5:00 PM – 9:00 AM
- Quiet overnight setting with intermittent activity based on resident needs
- Mission-driven, faith-centered environment focused on stability, growth, and support
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. This job description is subject to change by the employer at any time. Requirements are representative of the basic levels of knowledge, skills or abilities expected.
Work Location: In person