Residential Housing Aide (Daytime, Overnight & Holiday Shifts)

Courtney’s House – Washington, DC

Full-Time / Part-Time | $20–$24/hour

Survivors, People of Color, and LGBTQI individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Courtney’s House

Courtney’s House provides a safe, structured, and trauma-informed residential home for DC foster care youth and youth with extreme mental health needs, ages 14–20. We are committed to culturally competent, youth-centered support that promotes safety, healing, and long-term stability.

We are currently hiring Daytime, Overnight, and Holiday Residential Housing Aides for positions that last a month or longer.

Position Summary

The Residential Housing Aide supports the daily functioning of the home, including meal preparation, maintaining a clean and safe environment, supporting residents with routines and chores, and de-escalating problems as they arise.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, dependable, trauma-informed, and skilled at working with youth with complex needs.

Shifts & Schedule

Positions are available on an hourly, monthly, or long-term basis (a month or more).

All shifts are 12 hours:

• Daytime: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Overnight: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Holiday shifts available and may be required

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with foster care youth, youth with mental health or behavioral challenges, or crisis-involved youth
• Ability to de-escalate conflicts and remain calm in high-stress or emotionally charged situations
• Basic understanding of trauma-informed care and youth-centered support
• Cooking skills sufficient to prepare meals for a household
• Comfortable with cleaning, restocking supplies, and laundry (must be able to lift 30 lbs)
• Ability to follow safety procedures and communicate clearly with staff
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Duties & ResponsibilitiesResidential Support & Supervision

• Ensure residents’ safety and well-being at all times
• Provide trauma-informed engagement and supportive check-ins
• Monitor and document completion of chores
• Support residents in keeping shared spaces clean and organized
• De-escalate conflicts or problems using trauma-informed strategies
• Report safety, behavioral, or mental health concerns to appropriate staff

Meal Preparation & Food Program

• Assist youth in preparing meals

Residential House Operations

• Ensure residents are completing assigned chores
• Assist youth with laundry, restocking supplies, and general housekeeping
• Track and log all visitors

Resident Engagement & Activities

• Support daily routines and structured activities

Overnight Shift Responsibilities (if applicable)

• Monitor and document overnight safety, behavior, and activity
• Support residents who need assistance during the night
• Ensure the home is prepared for morning routines
• Communicate updates to incoming morning staff

Compensation

• $20–$24/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Additional pay may be available for holiday shifts