Position: Residential Advisor    

Department: PSSM - Reed House                                

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Full Time and Part Time Plus positions available; Overnight

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Operations Manager.

Salary/Grade: $20.00/hr; 76, Non-Exempt

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!

About Philadelphia Social Service Ministries at Reed House: Reed House provides housing and supportive services to single adults with histories of drug and/or alcohol abuse, serious and persistent mental health issues, and physical disabilities. Our services are available to single adults who have lived in Philadelphia's emergency housing programs, transitional housing programs for homeless persons, those who come from institutions such as substance abuse treatment facilities and inpatient mental health programs. The program serves both men and women. Our residential community is an environment dedicated to supporting individuals in achieving self-sufficiency. Our staff are compassionate and have a heart for helping the vulnerable population live independently.

Description of Position:  The Resident Advisor (RA) is to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for the Reed House residents through the implementation and monitoring of rules pertaining to resident conduct, fire safety, room conditions, conflict resolution, and curfew restrictions. The RA is to communicate and support all residents in a trauma informed manner. The RA is to effectively communicate with the house manager, other resident advisors, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:  High School Diploma. 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 within 30 days of employment 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 have an understanding of and support the Mission of The Salvation Army and the Sanctuary Model.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

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.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department 7/22/25. 

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

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. 2441