Residential Aide

Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp•Hartford, CT

5d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team and help empower the journey of young adults as a Residential Aide for the Haven Program at Community Housing Advocates. In this role, you will support young adults in a fun, enriching, dynamic, and growth-focused environment. You will create and inspire activities that promote life skills, self-discovery, and personal growth, helping them thrive in a safe and supportive home. Your mission is to ensure the safety and smooth operation of our residential facility, providing structure and support to residents. You will create an environment of fun, trust, and growth, assisting young adults with daily activities, developing life skills, and encouraging positive, lasting change. This is a critical and essential position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and some relevant work experience.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate and Empathetic role model
Tech Savy
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
Comfortable transporting clients to appointments.
Excellent Team collaborator (you will collaborate with the Director of Youth Services and Case Managers)
Bonus points if you’ve worked with youth or vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

Create a Safe and Supportive Environment by Modeling positive behaviors.
Help support and foster healthy relationships and a sense of belonging.
Transport Residents to appointments.
Maintain clear and consistent boundaries while demonstrating Empathy and Compassion.
Promote recovery and/or wellness by ensuring residents adhere to their treatment plans, establish healthy routines that promote self-care.
Observe and Document accurately client and visitor behavior, including challenges, absences and progress.
Answer phones, take messages, and keep things running smoothly with mail distribution.
Ensure safety of all in our care, with regular security rounds, monitoring of the systems, and ensure things are secure.
Respond to emergencies, able to de-escalate and follow necessary protocols.
Participate in group work, assist with chores, and help create opportunities for fun and growth.
Promote accountability and completion of resident chores.
Be a positive role model and an encouraging presence for the young adults who call our residential facility home.