Resident Life Assistant- Temporary

The Resident Life Assistant (RLA) builds supportive relationships with Merci's Refuge (MR) residents while sharing the overnight and/or weekend coverage responsibilities with other volunteer team members. The RLA may also help facilitate evening program activities and hold residents accountable to house rules. This is currently a temporary position for 16 shifts over the next couple of months, totalling 160 hours.

Reports To: Director of Counseling Ministries (DoCM), Assistant Director (AD)

Remote Work Expectations: The Resident Life Assistant position is not a remote position and is expected to work all hours on location. Scheduled donor meetings, speaking engagements or running errands for the center is not considered remote work. 

Qualifications: Applicant should have the following qualifications:

1. Demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in actions and attitudes, showing evidence of spiritual maturity. 


2. Exhibits a strong commitment and dedication to the Gospel and to the sanctity of human life, affirming life and never referring or advising a woman to have an abortion.


3. Display a readiness and willingness to share the Gospel in word and deed, engaging in spiritual conversations and discipleship opportunities.


4. Provide spiritual leadership, discipleship, encouragement and direction for staff, volunteers and clients.


5. Agree with and uphold the LAPRC Mission, as well as all corporate statements and policies of LAPRC and MR.


6. Self-motivated; ability to carry out responsibilities independently.


7. Demonstrate the corporate values of Faith, Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Compassion.


8. A minimum of a high school education or GED is required.  Experience in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Family Services, Christian Ministry, or a related field preferred.


9. Experience working with teenage or young adult women in a group setting preferred


10. Experience in planning and facilitating a class or support group preferred


11. Able to efficiently use computers and email.


12. Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Major Responsibilities:

Resident Life 

1. Spend the night at MR on assigned evenings and attend to resident needs until shift is over or emergency situations have been properly addressed.


2. Build rapport and supportive relationships with residents.


3. Model healthy behaviors, interpersonal interactions and Christian values.


4. Provide accountability to residents for following rules.

Health and Safety

1. Follow all emergency safety procedures regarding weather, security and resident physical or psychological emergencies. Properly record compliance of safety procedures and all unusual incidences.


2. Ensure the facility is locked before lights out.


3. Provide transportation if needed.

General Administrative Responsibilities

1. Adhere to all of the Policies and Procedures of LAPRC and MR.


2. Maintain a clean and organized living space.


3. Other duties as assigned.

• This Job Description may be changed at any time deemed necessary by the CEO or Board.

• The DoCM will evaluate the Resident Life Assistant quarterly and annually through the use of the LAPRC performance form 

• Employment with LAPRC is at will and may be terminated at any time and for any reasons either by the employer or employee.

• Employees who are hired as interim replacements, to temporarily supplement Living Alternatives’ workforce, or to assist in the completion of a specific project and who are temporarily scheduled to work for a limited duration. Employment beyond any initially stated period does not in any way imply a change in employment status.