Cook, Nathalie Salmon ; Posted

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

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.

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 pay a subsidized rent ranging from $250-$500/month (depending on whether they have a private room only, or a studio apartment). Rent includes a meals, utilities, WiFi, and some household supplies.

Responsibilities consists mostly of serving or clearing up lunch or dinner on a weekend, and 1-2 holidays a year.

• 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.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Basic cooking skills.
• 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.