Resident Aide; Seasonal

Resident Aide (Seasonal)

Barron Center
- Cincinnati, OH 45203 Start Date 09/21/2026

Salary Range $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category Customer Service

Position Overview The Resident Aide
- Seasonal employee plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive shelter environment for residents and staff. This position is responsible for supporting daily shelter operations, ensuring safety and policy compliance, assisting residents with resources and emotional support, and helping maintain an environment grounded in dignity, accountability, and respect. Resident Aides serve as both support staff and frontline safety personnel, helping de-escalate situations, respond to emergencies, and ensure shelter operations run effectively while supporting Shelterhouse's mission and values.

This position supports Shelterhouse's values through:
Service:
Supporting employees so they can serve others Compassion:
Treating all individuals with dignity and respect Results:
Executing with accuracy, consistency, and accountability Essential Job Duties Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee and resident information, ensuring compliance with HIPPA and all applicable privacy and documentation standards Conduct regular security rounds to ensure safety, policy compliance, and a secure shelter environment Monitor for policy violations, prohibited activity, or safety concerns within the shelter Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, and behavioral concerns Assist with the coordination Shelterhouse safety protocols, i.e. Fire Drills, Tornado Drills, Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Service arrivals Assist residents in connecting with Shelterhouse programs during their shelter stay Help connect residents to internal resources, staff, and supportive services as needed Provide emotional support, encouragement, and respectful interaction with residents Build professional and supportive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries Demonstrate patience, empathy, and professionalism when working with individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, or mental health challenges Support Addiction and Dependency efforts for residents struggling with substance use Assist Shelterhouse leadership and staff with operational and administrative support as needed

Qualifications & Requirements High School Diploma or GED required 1+ year of customer service or related experience required Experience working with homeless, behavioral health, addiction recovery, or human services populations preferred CPR, First Aid, and NARCAN training preferred or willingness to obtain Must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled

Skills & Abilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to de-escalate conflict and respond appropriately during crisis situations Ability to maintain professionalism and emotional control in difficult situations Strong attention to detail and situational awareness Ability to work effectively in a high-energy and fast-paced environment Knowledge or experience working with homeless, mentally ill, or substance-abusing populations preferred Ability to maintain accurate documentation and follow shelter policies consistently

Physical Requirements (% of time spent performing requirements) Frequent walking and movement throughout shelter facilities (approximately 90% of shift) Occasional sitting and documentation tasks – 10% Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds Ability to respond quickly to emergencies or crisis situations as needed Ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and overnight shifts as scheduled Must be available to work three (3), twelve (12) hour shifts per week.

Hours are 6:30 pm to 6:30 am.