Position: Resident Advisor

Department: Wilkes-Barre Corps Shelter Program                                                      

Availability of Position: ASAP                     

Schedule: PT                    

Reporting Relationship: Program Director/Corps Officers     

Salary Grade: 72          

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!

Description of Position:          

The Resident Advisor will assist the residents in fulfilling their day-to-day activities and responsibilities of the program.  Responsible for the condition of the house, safety, enforcing rules, cleaning, general office, clerical and phone work, meal preparation and service, as well as reporting on residents’ progress, incidents, and successes, and communicating these to Case Management staff and Corps Officers.

Requirements:                        

• A high school diploma or GED and at least two (2) years working with people.
•  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 appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact:   If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter. 

Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.  

Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.   

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.

No phone calls please

Released by the Divisional Human Resource Department on 8/15/25.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requisition No. 2462