Resident Assistant

Resident Assistant

About us

The Dream Center is a faith based 501(c)3 non-profit. We exist to encourage, educate and empower people in need through the love of Jesus Christ. Everything we do as an organization, is intended to provide a hand UP instead of a hand out including our one year Opportunity Village Housing program.

Reports to: Program Director

Position Type: Part-Time

Location: The Opportunity Village / Dream Center

Position Summary

The Program Support Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of The Opportunity Village and helps ensure a safe, structured, and compassionate environment for women and their children. This role focuses heavily on transportation, resident support, childcare assistance, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate demonstrates patience, professionalism, maturity, and a heart for trauma-informed, Christ-centered service.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Support & Transportation

• Provide safe transportation for residents to and from appointments, work-related errands, and other approved outings using company owned vehicles.
• Accompany residents to the library, YMCA, and other community resources as scheduled.
• Serve as the primary transport for residents who need to pick up sick children from school or daycare.
• Assist residents with sick children, including staying with the child as needed so the mother can prepare meals while in quarantine.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for all transport activities according to program procedures.

When Driving is Minimal, Resident Assistant assists with the following:

Childcare & Family Support

• Provide childcare assistance as needed, particularly during emergencies, sick-child scenarios, or quarantine-related adjustments.
• Support residents in developing appropriate routines for their children that align with Opportunity Village guidelines.

Program Operations

• Organize donations and maintain cleanliness, order, and inventory within the Opportunity Village Closet, ensuring items are sorted, labeled, and accessible for staff and residents.
• Monitor Study Hall sessions, ensuring residents follow expectations, maintain appropriate conduct, and receive support as needed.
• Monitor resident class attendance, reporting concerns or patterns of non-attendance to the Resident Success Manager.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, copying and preparing materials for classes

Community Living & Safety

• Model healthy communication, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed interactions at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in social services, childcare, ministry, or related fields preferred.
• Must be at least 26 years of age with a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Experience in residential programs, childcare, ministry, or trauma-informed settings is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with the Program Director, Resident Success Manager, and other staff.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and assist with occasional physical tasks (e.g., donation sorting).
• Must be supportive of the mission, vision, and faith-based values of The Opportunity Village and Dream Center.

Core Competencies

• Christ-Centered Mindset – Demonstrates humility, integrity, and compassion in alignment with the organization’s Biblical values.
• Communication & Professionalism – Able to give clear instructions, maintain boundaries, and model positive behavior.
• Adaptability – Handles urgent needs (such as sick-child situations) calmly and efficiently.
• Organization & Time Management – Keeps schedules, transportation logs, and donation spaces orderly and up to date.

To be considered for employment, ALL APPLICANTS MUST read and agree with our Core Values.

• Jesus First
• People Matter
• Our Jobs are Important
• Our Team Matters
• Be Set Apart
• Great Things Never Come Easily

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What do you know about our organization, and why do you want to work here in this role?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Easley, SC 29640 (Required)

Work Location: In person