Residential Aide

Are You Passionate About Making a Difference in The Lives of Young Adults?

Join Our Team and Help Empower Their Journey!

Where you'll be : 7 Charter Oak, Hartford, CT

Shift Hours :

PER-DIEM for 1st 2nd or 3rd shift as needed. Must do 2 shifts a month minimum.

Why You'll Love This Job :

Being a part of something meaningful as a Residential Aide for the Haven Program at Community Housing Advocates, you will have the opportunity to work with young adults, providing support in a fun, enriching, dynamic and growth focused environment. Envision this as a role where you get to create and inspire activities that promote life skills, self-discovery and personal growth, all while helping them thrive in a safe and supportive home.

Position Overview :

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to ensure the safety and smooth operation of our residential facility. You'll be a part of a team that is always there to provide structure and support to the residents in our care. You'll be creating an environment of fun, trust and growth, helping young adults with daily activities, developing life skills and encouraging a positive, lasting change. And, YES! This is a critical position, so you would be considered ESSENTIAL.

What we are looking for :

• Compassionate and Empathetic role model
• Tech Savy; ideally!
• Excellent communicator and Problem- Solver
• Adaptable and Resilient
• Previous experience in working with young adults, homeless individuals, or those struggling with mental illness or substance abuse is a plus!
• Comfortable transporting clients to appointments.
• Excellent Team collaborator (you will collaborate with the Director of Youth Services and Case Managers)

Requirements :

What You'll Be Doing :

Physical Demands :

You'll be active with occasional lifting and walking.

Why CHA?

Community Housing Advocates (CHA) a parent company of Mercy Housing & Shelter and My Sister's Place, two agencies who in 2018 united forces based on a common mission- combating homelessness and providing support to individuals and families in need. We provide safe housing, life changing services that include medical care, management of financial affairs, short- and long-term housing and all the necessary tools to reclaim their independence. At CHA, you will be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

What You Get in Return :