Job Description

Who is EMPath?

Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a 200-year Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same.
As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services, a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.

What will you be doing?

Making an impact every day. You will be part of a dynamic, passionate team of professionals who work to support program participants and operations daily, ensure shelter safety through direct care and empathy while building community and kinship.

The Residential Mentor will play a key role in directing participants as they enter and exit shelter as well as:

Support daily shelter activities to ensure safety and operating procedures-including house logs, participant activities, and engagements with resources or external partners

Works closely with Economic Mobility Coaches to support goal progress and achievement in activities of daily living through motivation and strengths-based engagement

Support to family programming, initiatives or special projects

What traits do you need to be successful in this role?

Passion for and experience working with diverse populations, including persons experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse or mental health crises

Strong soft skills or emotional intelligence needed to work under pressure or in complex situations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills, observant, and ability to make sounds judgements when necessary

Ways to stand out of the crowd

Bilingual in Haitian-creole or Spanish

Associate’s Degree in human services, child welfare, hospitality or related field

Why EMPath?

The meaningful work! The organization and your colleagues are committed to disrupting poverty and supporting families as they work towards their biggest goals.

Collaborative team environment! You’ll join a team that values teamwork, and shares knowledge and ideas – all working towards shared goals for helping families move out of poverty.

Learning – We are a learning culture – We offer person-centered professional development,
Mobility Mentoring® certification for all mentors and tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance for essential workers: EMPath offers to a four-day work week for all direct services roles, 4 days of 9-hour schedule for most direct service roles where staffing levels allow.

Benefits: Tuition assistance, retirement planning and competitive healthcare benefits.

Pay transparency: This hourly role has multiple shifts available (currently hiring for mornings, part-time mornings and evenings). Hourly rates start at $21.37- $22.97 depending on skill and experience.

EMPath is committed to recruiting, hiring, and sustaining a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexuality, age, disability, or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA employer based in Boston, Massachusetts.

If you are hired, we will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

All offers of employment at EMPath are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.