Residential Aide - (Homeless Shelter) - Part Time

Company: Community Renewal Team
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSince 1963, CRT has been there helping people – helping families – during their time of greatest need. We know that many people in our community struggle every day just to put food on the table. But we also know it doesn't have to be that way, and that the work we do aims to help people "meet life's challenges" head on! CRT offers dozens of programs every single day, helping tens of thousands of individuals and families every year. The changes that CRT helps people to make create new opportunities for a brighter tomorrow. When you join CRT as an employee, you will begin a brighter tomorrow for yourself, and you will quickly find that you are part of a team that shares your passion for helping other people to find solutions that can turn their world around.For the safety of our employees and clients, CRT MANDATES the COVID 19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Medical and religious waiver requests are available and require approval.Please note: This is a 2nd shift position Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 12am.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESThe purpose of this position is to support the Agency's needs by providing services of safety and security to all residents and staff at the shelter.This is a Part Time position, weekends.MINIMUM TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND HEALTH CERTIFICATIONSEducation: High school diploma or Associate's degree in the human service field required.Minimum Years of Experience: one (1) year of experience in related field required.Active Certification: in good standing in Non-violent Crisis Intervention, CPR and Community First Aid and Safety license is required. Knowledge of: mental health and substance abuse, have excellent written and oral communication skills and working with the homeless population. Driving Required: NO Physical and TB Required: YESADA COMPLIANCEPhysical Ability: Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as strong odors, fumes, dusts, wetness, humidity, machinery, and toxic/poisonous agents.

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