Shelter Housing Assistant — Rehousing Support

Hildebrand; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

Hildebrand is seeking a part-time Residential Assistant to support families experiencing homelessness in the Cambridge shelter. You will promote a safe, clean living environment and ensure rooms are prepared and maintained for residents.

The role requires a high school diploma, experience in human services, and the ability to lift 25 pounds; bilingual Creole or Spanish is preferred. On-site shifts and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Education - High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience – Previous experience in Human Services, Residential Program setting.
• Skills – Ability to work well on an individual-level with clients, family members, and colleagues. Demonstrated ability to ensure client confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace.
• License/Certification – Must be CPR/SFA Certified within 30 days of hire
• Language - Bilingual Haitian Creole or Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Promote and model a clean, harmonious, and welcoming living environment, supporting the overall safety and well-being of the families in residence at the Hildebrand congregate shelter.
• Ensure that each family has a safe, clean and adequately furnished room.
• Oversee the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility during the assigned work period to include conducting 30 minute checks throughout each shift, room cleanliness and chore completion as well as maintaining the office area.
• Oversee and monitor all of the rules, policies, procedures, and protocols that govern community living for both families and their visitors. Ensure the program is in compliance with all policies, procedures, statutory & regulatory requirements of Hildebrand.
• Support the Residential Manager and/or Case Manager in developing and implementing supportive, respectful and comprehensive Re-Housing Plan activities to assist families in moving out of shelter as quickly as possible and in attaining and retaining their independence, dignity and self-sufficiency, i.e. job search, resume building, housing applications, etc.
• Participate in staff meetings, training programs, and other activities as required to keep up to date on program function and required skills for the job.
• Support the program and the agency by following the rules, regulations, and systems of order that have been established to effectively meet both agency and residents’ goals.

Skills

Client confidentiality

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Lifting 25 pounds

Cleaning duties

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hildebrand is seeking a part-time Residential Assistant to support families experiencing homelessness in the Cambridge shelter. You will promote a safe, clean living environment and ensure rooms are prepared and maintained for residents.

The role requires a high school diploma, experience in human services, and the ability to lift 25 pounds; bilingual Creole or Spanish is preferred. On-site shifts and a collaborative team environment are offered.