Residential Cleaning and Direct Care Staff - Hartford (Part-time)

CHD Brand; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) in Hartford, CT is hiring Residential Cleaning and Direct Care Staff for the CTLP program. The role focuses on cleaning clients’ apartments while supporting independence and well-being, with duties spanning apartment upkeep and community spaces.

The position offers a part-time schedule at 20 hours per week, with shifts 5:00pm–9:00pm, Monday through Thursday. Compensation is $21.00 per hour and a robust benefits package, including dental, health and life

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle available for work purposes; approved driving record check.
• All candidates must complete and pass background record screening.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain clients’ apartments (kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms).
• Model cleaning routines and encourage clients to be self-sufficient.
• Provide guidance and support to help clients stay organized and independent.
• Clean common areas, stairwells, hallways, and other shared spaces.
• Provide direct care support such as activities of daily living and informal counseling with a person-centered focus.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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. Some additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• Provide direct care support, such as:
  • 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

SUCCESS FACTORS:

Caring, Compassionate, Committed: If these three words describe you, then a career at CHD may be in your future. Successful staff can also find opportunities within our large and diverse system of care for lateral and upward mobility. Written and verbal communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work with computers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Registered & insured vehicle available for work purposes
• Approved criminal background and driving check
• Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred

SCHEDULE:

Monday 5:00pm-9:00pm, Tuesday 5:00pm-9:00pm, Wednesday 5:00pm-9:00pm, Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm. Days off: Sunday, Friday, Saturday.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

Those having a passion for helping others with kind and a positive approach make for an ideal candidate for the Direct Care role. Additionally, having strong interpersonal skills, empathy for others, and demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs, ability to work well within a team model and independently. You will also need to bring good written and verbal skills, and a strong level of compassion to meet the needs of the individuals served.

Pay rate is $21.00/hr. Take advantage of a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in social work and cleaning highly preferred
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check
• All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process

SUCCESS FACTORS:

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.

SCHEDULE:

This is a part time position offering 20 hours/week with a somewhat flexible schedule. Ideal schedule is 5:00pm-9:00pm, Monday-Thursday, but there is some flexibility depending on availability of candidates.

The pay rate is $21.00/hour. Take advantage of a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities