Residential Advisor

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

The Residential Advisor (RA) is responsible for the safety and welfare of shelter residents through the administration of house rules pertaining to resident conduct, fire safety, room conditions, and curfew restrictions.  The RA conducts house and room checks, answers the telephone, greets visitors, checks in new residents, checks out departing residents, prepares a house report, manages sign-in logs, calls residents to meals and monitors mealtimes, responds to emergencies to ensure that, if necessary, residents are evacuated safely and efficiently, responds to residents needs and requests, and is responsible for shift specific activities. Can clearly document and communicate issues and concerns to House Manager. Effectively communicates with other house management shifts, and other duties as assigned. 

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read, write and speak well in English
• Must have computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel Programs and be proficient in and the ability to utilize the internet.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must possess an appreciation for and support of the mission of The Salvation Army.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

Refreshed by the Divisional Human Resources Department 11/10/2026. 

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. 

Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2706