2,032 Residential Aide jobs in the United States

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Residential Aide

Harbour House Inc. provides-short term crisis stabilization services in a therapeutic residential setting for people in need and we are currently looking for Residential Aides.  Locations in Millersville, Annapolis and Edgewater.  

General Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

A Residential Aides’ primary role is to provide the appropriate supports tailored to the needs and goals of our resident’s individual treatment plan. Additionally, Residential Aides are responsible for assisting and maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment, which fosters growth to ensure residents make a smooth transition back to their communities once they are discharged from our facility.

Specific Duties:

· Monitor and supervise of all residents in the facility.

· Assist residents with basic care, therapeutic and leisure needs.

· In a timely fashion, report and record the emotional state of residents.

Accurately monitor, count and log all medications at medication time.

· Perform daily record keeping (i.e. contact notes, daily logs, etc.) and exchange information with next shift and/or with clinical staff.

· Provide leisure/recreational activities of individual(s) choice that coincide with their treatment plan.

· Attend mandatory trainings

· Provide crisis intervention as directed and required.

· Maintains open, effective and appropriate communication with residents, staff and our outside partners.

Qualifications -

Experience working in a mental health setting

Superior interpersonal and communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Clean and valid driver’s license

CPR and first aid certificates are a plus

SICK AND SAFE LEAVE PROVIDED

* Submit your availability along with your resume. Employment is subject to consent of a background check.

Job Description

Community Missions, on the U.S. Side of Niagara,  has various Residential Aide positions throughout the agency; in both youth and adult services. This role provides essential support and care to our residents, ensuring their safety and well-being. The positions are responsible for delivering trauma informed and person-centered restorative services to the residents as well as documenting resident functioning. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and enjoys working in a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities-

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as meal preparation, cleaning, and medication management.
• Engage residents in social and recreational activities to promote mental and emotional well-being
• Provide one on one restorative and/or skill building sessions with residents
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements and policies.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to residents in emergency situations
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations
• Hours include evening, weekend, and holidays.

Qualifications-

• High school Diploma or GED plus 1 year work experience
• Valid New York State Driver’s License with clean driving record
• CPR/Red Cross trained (agency will provide)

Positions Available-

• Resident Aide (Adult Division)
  • PT positions (evening/weekends)
  • Overnight (awake) position available
• Youth Care Worker (Youth Division)
  • PT and FT positions (evening/weekends)
  • Overnight (awake) position available

Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, Inc. (CMI) has provided a unique blend of services to address the needs of the Niagara community since its founding in 1925.

The agency serves a diverse set of populations including youth, adults, families, homeless, juvenile justice involved youth, youth and adults with psychiatric challenges, persons living with HIV/AIDS, trafficked youth and adults, and ex-offender parole individuals. In general, CMI serves a vulnerable population of individuals that, through a variety of circumstances, have been marginalized, overlooked and challenging in their presentations and behaviors.

Mission Statement
Community Missions provides integrated human services that meet people where they are and help them find and elevate their place in the world.

Community Missions’ Benefits:
Competitive pay with generous paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Agency contribution to health insurance plans (includes domestic partnerships)

Employee-contributable 403(B) retirement plans & supplemental insurances

Training, certification, and supervision for licensure opportunities

Strong internal promotion potential

Free parking at all work sites

Employee wellness programs

Staff appreciation and recognition events

Honored as one of WNY’s Healthiest Employers

Apply Today:
Make a direct impact in your community by joining a team that values care, compassion, and commitment.

Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, Inc. (CMI) has provided a unique blend of services to address the needs of the Niagara community since its founding in 1925.

The agency serves a diverse set of populations including youth, adults, families, homeless, juvenile justice involved youth, youth and adults with psychiatric challenges, persons living with HIV/AIDS, trafficked youth and adults, and ex-offender parole individuals. In general, CMI serves a vulnerable population of individuals that, through a variety of circumstances, have been marginalized, overlooked and challenging in their presentations and behaviors.

Mission Statement
Community Missions provides integrated human services that meet people where they are and help them find and elevate their place in the world.

Community Missions’ Benefits:
Competitive pay with generous paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Agency contribution to health insurance plans (includes domestic partnerships)

Employee-contributable 403(B) retirement plans & supplemental insurances

Training, certification, and supervision for licensure opportunities

Strong internal promotion potential

Free parking at all work sites

Employee wellness programs

Staff appreciation and recognition events

Honored as one of WNY’s Healthiest Employers

Apply Today:
Make a direct impact in your community by joining a team that values care, compassion, and commitment.

Job Description

About us:

When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You’ll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement.

Mission: Arrowleaf’s mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone.

Vision: We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone.

Visit our website: myarrowleaf.org/employment to learn more about Arrowleaf

Job Title: Residential Aide

Home Office: Vienna, IL; Anna, IL; or Karnak, IL. Location is dependent on selected shift.

Area of Focus: Behavioral Health

Program(s): 830 - Supervised Residential: The Supervised Residential Program provides adults living with substantial levels of mental illness or disability with 24/7 services through recovery-oriented community residential facilities.

Position Summary: The Residential Aide provides direct care and support to individuals residing in Arrowleaf’s recovery-oriented community residential facilities. These individuals experience substantial psychiatric disabilities and meet medical necessity criteria as determined by the Illinois Department of Mental Health. This position plays a critical role in the delivery of structured, person-centered, 24/7 residential care that promotes recovery, safety, and independence. Staff in this role are required to remain awake and on-site during all scheduled shifts and will implement therapeutic interventions, skills training, and case management services consistent with Medicaid Rule 140 and Part 132 guidelines.

Immediate Supervisor: Residential Services Director

Hours of Work: Full-time 40 hours/ week.

Shift 2 - Karnak, IL

• Sunday: Off

• Monday: Off

• Tuesday: Off

• Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Thursday: 12:00 am - 8:00 am

• Friday: 8:00 pm - 8:00 am

• Saturday: 8:00 pm - 8:00 am

Shift 3 - Vienna, IL

• Sunday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

• Monday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Tuesday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Thursday: 2:00 pm - 12:00 am

• Friday: Off

• Saturday: Off

Shift 4 - Anna, IL and Vienna, IL

• Sunday: Off

• Monday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm in Anna

• Tuesday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm in Anna

• Wednesday: Off

• Thursday: Off

• Friday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm in Vienna

• Saturday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm in Vienna

Shift 6 - Vienna, IL

• Sunday: 2:00 pm - 12:00 am

• Monday: 10:00 pm - 8:00 am

• Tuesday: 10:00 pm - 8:00 am

• Wednesday: 10:00 pm - 8:00 am

• Thursday: Off

• Friday: Off

• Saturday: Off

Minimum Qualifications : High School Diploma or equivalent. Qualifies as a Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA); Mental Health Professional (MHP) is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred, qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined in Illinois Administrative Code (Part 132). Prior experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs is strongly preferred.

Special Requirements: Maintain and provide proof of a valid driver's license; must have reliable transportation; maintain and provide proof of personal vehicle liability insurance; at least 21 years of age; must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks; maintains CPR & First Aid training requirements; ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts as scheduled.

Skills & Competencies: Knowledge of behavioral health conditions and effective treatment strategies. Proficient in using de-escalation techniques and responding to crises. Strong documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Commitment to recovery-oriented and trauma-informed principles. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions : This position requires being awake and on-site during all scheduled shifts. May involve exposure to challenging behaviors and situations involving mental health crises. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 25 lbs., and assisting clients with physical needs.

Job duties include, but not limited to

• Provide 24-hour supervision and support in a safe, structured residential setting.
• Deliver Medicaid-eligible behavioral health services, including community support and case management activities.
• Implement individualized treatment plans through daily coaching, skill-building, behavioral interventions, and recovery-focused interactions.
• Support residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, meal preparation, medication prompting, and community integration.
• Document service delivery in compliance with Medicaid and agency standards using electronic health records.
• Monitor, assess, and report client behaviors and symptoms to clinical staff to support individualized treatment planning.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and behavior management strategies to respond to psychiatric crises and maintain safety.
• Support a trauma-informed, person-centered environment that encourages residents’ engagement in recovery.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training to maintain required credentials and competencies.

• Maintain facility cleanliness, organization, and safety in compliance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.

Benefit Package

• Professional & upward mobility opportunities
• A family-oriented atmosphere
• Health wellbeing stipend ($200 per fiscal year)

• 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance option

• Dental, vision and health available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment

• Up to $0,000 life insurance policy
• Travel reimbursement

• Up to 368 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13 paid holidays, up to 40 hours personal time, 12 sick days, 40 hours bereavement leave, 12 vacation days (6 month probation period), and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.

• Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary!

Salary Range: 16.08 - 21.70 per hour

*This is a bargaining unit, union position

Questions? visit myarrowleaf.org/employment to learn more!

Arrowleaf is dedicated to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Arrowleaf will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.

Arrowleaf is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws regarding it. EEO is a set of standards that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family history), order of protection status, or military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including recruiting, hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, promotions, pay practices, training, wages, and benefits.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: RESIDENTIAL AIDE

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

DIVISION: SERVICES

REPORTS TO: PROGRAM DIRECTOR /DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES

LOCATION: NEW YORK

SALARY: $18.00

SUMMARY :

The Residential Aide assist with client basic needs. Individual will work in conjunction with the social services team to monitor and provide appropriate basic services for families with children in a homeless shelter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete intakes for new clients and provide orientation to the facility and DHS rules and regulations.
• Serve meals and snacks to clients during meal times
• Perform regular area inspections to ensure that shelter rules are adhered too
• Monitor sitting areas, laundry rooms and cafeteria to ensure all clients are adhering to shelter rules
• Maintain a clean and organized storage area
• Document and track locks for all lockers
• Maintain lock log
• Assist with intakes
• Assist clients with securing property within assigned locker
• Store and remove client property from the client storage/locker area as appropriate
• Relocate items and furniture as necessary
• Assist security team as needed
• Cover operations desk when necessary
• Maintain required documentation in case records in writing and computer database (CARES) and update client’s records in accordance with governmental and agency policy.
• Collect and make copies of client identification and other documents necessary during initial intake.
• Assist clients in daily living skills and assist with cleaning area, laundry, hygiene and etc.
• Launder and fold all agency towels, wash cloths and shelter linens after clients have left the facility.
• Follow laundry schedule to ensure that all used linens are washed and stored as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in all required agency meetings: staff meetings, house meetings, in-service training and weekly/bi-weekly case review
• Perform regular inspections of all client areas
• Respond to incidents as appropriate
• Answer phones when necessary
• Assist with all house operations
• Assist with maintenance duties as needed
• Review logbooks at start of each shift to ensure that all new client intakes are completed within 24 hours as required.
• Perform all/other duties as directed by management.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree preferred. Food Handlers Certification required. 1-year experience dealing with homeless or special needs population. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of DHS requirements and protocols

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS :

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hardworking professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervision, the Residential Aide is the primary connection between the operations staff and the residents. The Residential Aide will spend a large amount of time with the residents. Focusing on helping clients who need more hands on assistance.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform daily room and bed inspections.
• Pack up and log items for AWOL residents.
• Prepare beds and rooms for new arrivals.
• Escort residents to appointments.
• Assist in the monitoring and development of resident’s independent living skills
• Create progress notes detailing interactions with residents
• Conduct intakes with new residents
• Safeguard all confidential information for residents including demographic information, services, needs, actions and personal information.
• Perform nightly bed counts efficient and accurately.
• Serve as back up coverage for kitchen staff.
• Conflict resolution between residents.
• Create incident reports clearly detailing all events.
• Provide backup coverage for operations desk as needed.
• Log all events and visitors in the daily logbook
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the building
• Serve meals to residents in accordance with food management protocols
• Monitor common areas to ensure proper usage
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor
• Prepare and submit all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner attend mandatory staff meetings
• Other duties in keeping with the scope and nature of the position

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree preferred
• Knowledge of DHS requirements and protocols preferred
• Food Handler’s certificate
• Fire safety coordinator certification
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and safeguard resident’s confidential information
• Basic computer literacy

Job Description

We're seeking Residential Aides for our Transitional Housing Family Shelter located in the Bronx. The Residential Aide will be the primary connection between the operations staff and the clients. The residential aide will spend a large amount of time with the residents. They will spend this time helping clients who need more hands-on assistance. They will also provide insight into the current atmosphere in the facility and what are the current client complaints or recommendations.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform Daily room and bed inspections.
• Pack up and log items for AWOL residents.
• Escort clients to appointments.
• Assist in the monitoring and development of residents’ independent living skills.
• Monitor and track furniture.
• Perform nightly bed counts.
• Fill in for kitchen staff when necessary.
• Conflict resolution between residents.
• Cover operations desk when necessary.
• Answer phones when necessary.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the building.
• Monitor common areas to ensure proper usage.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required (Associates Degree preferred)
• 2 years of applicable experience in shelter or residential setting
• Food handlers certificate a plus
• Passion for working with individuals and families who are in transitional housing
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with others
• Ability to maintain accurate records, to prepare and submit all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
• Knowledge of DHS requirements and protocols
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion
• Must be able to multi-task with strong organizational skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus

Job Description

Location: Arnold, MD 21012 Date Posted: 09/30/2025 Category: Residential Education: High School Diploma/GED

Delta-T Group connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors. With over 30 years in business, we have built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term contract opportunities.

CLIENT'S AVAILABLE HOURS
* Schedule Available Monday to Friday 3p-11pm*
* Immediate Start*
* Competitive Compensation*

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
*Assist individuals in non-vocational activities necessary to enable them to live as independently as possible in their own homes, in rental units, or with family.
*Assist individuals with person-centered planning. For example: home management skills, money management, nutrition and meal preparation, recreation and leisure activities, life skills, emergency preparedness, community involvement, etc.
*Maintain a clean and safe living environment for the individuals being supported
*Prep meals for individuals being supported
*Provide companionship on outings and activities for individuals being supported

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
*Must be experienced with supporting adults with developmental disabilities in the community, and managing associated behaviors.

ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health
* Payments processed weekly
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
* Ability to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative referral solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

Title: Residential Aide Class: Residential Aide Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099 Ref. No.: BC: #DTG106

Company: Delta-T Group Maryland, Inc. Contract Contact: Contract Submit Edu MD Office Email: Office Phone: Office Address: 10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 420, Columbia, MD 21044

About Us: Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.

Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

Job Description

Location: Watertown, CT 06795 Date Posted: 09/30/2025 Category: Residential Education: HS Graduate/GED

Seeking Residential Aides to provide service for our client in the Watertown, CT and surrounding areas.

CLIENT'S HOURS
All shifts available!

Rate starting at $18+/hr

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
• Ensure all activities are designed to foster growth to each individual's highest level of accomplishment.
• Ensure all care and services are delivered in a climate of normalization, caring and concern.
• Participate in the house behavior modification system.
• Assist with the transportation of Consumers in Agency vehicles.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver's License
• One year of relevant experience
• Valid CPR card

Full direct care may be expected on any assignment
Ideal for Direct Care Workers / Direct Support Professionals

Title: Residential Aide Class: Residential Aide Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099 Ref. No.: -4 BC: #DTG104

Company: Delta-T Group Hartford, Inc. Contract Contact: Contract Submit HF Office Email: Office Phone: Office Address: 101 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 112, Middletown, CT 06457

About Us: Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.

Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

Job Description

Residential Aids all shifts immediate interviews

All qualified applicants will be called immediately

Brooklyn

• Monitoring of residents; making hourly rounds with security wand, and maintaining a safe, stable housing environment
• Provide residents with access to their medication
• Reporting and documentation of incidents, crisis intervention , communicating with On-call management team
• Record keeping including documentation of daily attendance, shift report, bed count, visitors, writing progress notes as needed, etc.
• Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations

Schedule:

• Day, evening and overnight shifts