Residential Cleaning and Direct Care Staff - Hartford (Part-time)
About The Position
The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking Residential Cleaning and Direct Care Staff to join our team at our Community Transitional Living Program (CTLP) in Hartford, CT. Our residential direct care staff establish life-changing relationships with our clients and provide opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation, and recovery. CTLP is a community-based transitional independent living environment for up to 19 eligible adults with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses that will benefit from temporary residential support. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to help others and make an impact in their community. The primary focus of this role is the cleaning of clients apartments while helping instill good habits and encouraging independence.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Registered & insured vehicle available for work purposes
- Approved criminal background and driving check
- Experience in social work and cleaning highly preferred
- Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check
- All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred
- The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and organized spaces and is comfortable working alongside participants to help clean their individual apartments.
- A successful team member brings compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal skills, and can support individuals respectfully while encouraging independence.
- Reliability, clear communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team are essential.
Responsibilities
- Clean and maintain clients’ apartments, including kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and bedrooms
- Modeling cleaning routines and encouraging them to be self sufficient
- Offering guidance, and helping them stay organized
- Clean common areas, stairwells, hallways, and other common spaces
- Supporting clients' activities of daily living
- Providing opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation, and recovery
- Develop professional and supportive relationships with clients and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus
Benefits
- Dental
- Health
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Earned vacation time
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
