Residential Assistant: Shelter Support & Re-Housing

Hildebrand; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hildebrand in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Residential Assistant to join our housing-focused team. The role is full-time with an hourly wage of $19.50 to $20.25.

The ideal candidate will provide a safe, clean living environment for families experiencing homelessness and support individualized Re-Housing efforts. Responsibilities include maintaining room cleanliness, supervising daily checks, and ensuring compliance with program policies while assisting residents with job search and housing

Qualifications

• Education – High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience – Previous experience in Human Services, Residential Program setting.
• Skills – Ability to work well with clients, families, and colleagues; maintain confidentiality; physically able to lift 25 pounds and navigate stairs.

Responsibilities

• Promote a clean, welcoming living environment for families in residence.
• Ensure each family has a safe, clean, and adequately furnished room.
• Oversee facility cleanliness and order during shifts, including 30-minute checks and room/office upkeep.
• Enforce rules, policies, and protocols; ensure program compliance with Hildebrand requirements.
• Support Re-Housing Plan activities: job search, resumes, housing applications, etc.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Follow agency rules and systems to meet goals for residents.

Skills

Client interaction

Confidentiality

Lift 25 lbs

Stair navigation

Cleaning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hildebrand in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Residential Assistant to join our housing-focused team. The role is full-time with an hourly wage of $19.50 to $20.25.

The ideal candidate will provide a safe, clean living environment for families experiencing homelessness and support individualized Re-Housing efforts. Responsibilities include maintaining room cleanliness, supervising daily checks, and ensuring compliance with program policies while assisting residents with job search and housing