We seek compassionate live-in Resident Assistants 

Are you someone who loves to help others?  Are you ready to make a difference?

Who are we: 

Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly, Inc. (H.O.M.E) fosters joy, independence, engagement and connection to low-income Chicago seniors by providing intergenerational housing, home repair services, moving assistance, and a Shopping Bus.

H.O.M.E is looking for an everyday hero – or, as we call them, Resident Assistant. 

Resident Assistant (RA) position:

H.O.M.E. seeks individuals who are compassionate, with outgoing personalities, who are interested in living in intentional communities. H.O.M.E. strives to build a community around all of its residents in its two intergenerational buildings. RAs are fairly compensated and receive a room and board subsidy as a part of their salaries (including a private room, meals, utilities, WiFi, and some household supplies).

Room and Board Responsibilities: Pat Crowley House, 1537 W. Rosemont, Chicago

The RA works on average of 20 hours per week. This consists mostly serving or clearing up lunch or dinner, 1 evening shift, 2-3 weekend shifts per month, and 2-3 holidays. The RA position is designed to allow the individual to work part-time or go to school outside of H.O.M.E. Duties include:

  • Cook or otherwise provide at least one lunch or dinner a week, on average, for about 8-12 residents

  • Assist 2-4 older residents once a week, which consists of cleaning their rooms, doing their personal laundry and other basic care tasks as needed. Older adult residents are expected to care for themselves with minimal assistance.

  • Attend Resident Assistant meetings.

  • Participate in spring cleaning once a year.

  • Play a strong role in fostering an intergenerational community by participation in outings, activities, eating and socializing with residents.

  • Maintain regularly scheduled housekeeping responsibilities.

  • Pick up food donations from Whole Foods or help purchase grocerties.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Room and Board Responsibilities: Nathalie Salmon House, 7320 N. Sheridan, Chicago

The RA pays a rent ranging from $250 month in exchange for a spacious room on the top floor. This consists mostly serving or clearing up lunch or dinner on a weekend, and 1-2 holidays a year. The RA position is designed to allow the individual to work part-time or go to school outside of H.O.M.E. Duties include:

  • Cook or otherwise provide at least one lunch or dinner a week, on average, for about 8-12 residents

  • Play a strong role in fostering an intergenerational community by participation in outings, activities, eating and socializing with residents.

  • Attend Resident Assistant meetings.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

  • Basic cooking skills.

  • Valid driver’s license in good standing (preferred).

  • Experience working or volunteering with seniors a plus.

  • Willingness to work at least one year.

H.O.M.E. strongly and proudly supports every individual’s right to express their given or chosen identity and experience. This includes race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ability, respecting and using an individual’s chosen name, pronoun (e.g. he, she, they, etc.) and identities (e.g. lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, transgender, queer, etc.). Inclusion is not dependent on our personal acceptance or rejection of a person and their identity.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. PEOPLE OF COLOR AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.