Residential Advisor

Residential Advisor

William J. Gould Associates, Inc. | Gould Farm

Join a caring and supportive team as a Residential Advisor (RA) at Gould Farm.The Residential Advisor (RA) helps create a welcoming, safe, and supportive home environment where guests can pursue their recovery goals and participate fully in community life. As a member of Gould Farm’s multidisciplinary team, the RA builds trusting relationships, supports daily living and wellness, and encourages meaningful engagement in work, social, and community activities. This position combines direct guest support, medication administration, crisis response, and shared responsibility for the residential environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build positive, respectful relationships with guests, offering encouragement, coaching, and appropriate boundaries in a person-centered, recovery-oriented setting.
• Support guests with daily living skills, including morning routines, personal hygiene, laundry, room care, and other activities of daily living.
• Assist guests in working toward individual treatment and recovery goals, including emotional regulation, symptom management, and community engagement.
• Observe, administer, and accurately document medications in accordance with training, certification, and Gould Farm procedures.
• Respond to guest needs and crises, provide basic first aid as appropriate, and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate team members.
• Help maintain residential spaces that are safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming.
• Welcome and orient new guests; help plan and facilitate social, recreational, and community activities.
• Transport guests to appointments and activities as needed.
• Assist with Nursing Office administrative tasks and participate in staff meetings, communication, and team coordination.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience in human services or a related field. Experience or interest in supporting adults with mental health challenges in a respectful, recovery-oriented environment. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills; sound judgment and the ability to maintain healthy professional boundaries. Comfort with basic administrative tasks and Google Workspace. Medication Administration training will be provided; certification is required. Availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts is required.

Residential Requirement

Living at Gould Farm in employer-provided housing is a condition of employment. If suitable housing is not available at the time of hire, the employee must agree to move to the Farm when housing becomes available.

Excellent opportunity for anyone who:

• Is interested in pursuing a career in the field of mental health
• Is interested in alternative treatment models for mental health
• Is interested in being part of a community where staff and volunteers live and work, share meals, and engage in meaningful community activities together
• Is interested in having a meaningful impact in the lives of our Guests

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly pay: Range begins at $18, depending on experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance (Gould Farm pays 85% of premiums and up to 100% of the deductible), life insurance, paid time off (five weeks of vacation and holidays during the first two years and six weeks thereafter), sick time, a 401(k), low-cost on-campus housing with utilities, and a generous food benefit that includes prepared meals and access to pantry staples and Farm-made products.

Equal Opportunity

Gould Farm is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Candidates who contribute to the diversity and strength of our community are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Human Resources at hr@gouldfarm.org.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance (Gould Farm pays 85% of premiums and up to 100% of the deductible), life insurance, paid time off (five weeks of vacation and holidays during the first two years and six weeks thereafter), sick time, a 401(k), low-cost on-campus housing with utilities, and a generous food benefit that includes prepared meals and access to pantry staples and Farm-made products.