Huntington at Symphony
Nature and Purpose
The Huntington at Symphony Program is a supported housing program for People Living with AIDS (PLWA's). The Program is located in a renovated 90 unit residential building in the Boston area. Of these units, 25 subsidized studio units have been set aside for PLWA's who are capable of living independently with some support. Residents come from situations of homelessness and are provided with a safe living environment, a community of caring and support, and access to needed resources and home-based support services. Support staff are available on site to provide case management, as well as to assist with activities of daily living. The Huntington at Symphony Program respects and honors each resident's dignity and life situation and supports resident efforts at enhancing quality of life and well-being.
Tasks
Assist Resident Assistants as they provide emotional support, and concrete
practical support to residents. Some of these responsibilities may
include:
-helping to plan/cook weekly Tuesday night community dinners
-monitoring how residents are doing
-assisting residents with life skills development, i.e. learning
to cook, use computers, etc.
-accompanying residents to medical appointments
-helping to clean a resident’s apartment when he/she is not feeling
well
-doing errands for residents who need assistance
-tutoring residents who are taking classes
Assist with or plan recreational activities designed to promote physical,
social, emotional, and intellectual well being of residents:
-games/bingo night
-video night
-special events, field trips/outings
Assist with resource development:
-researching and gathering helpful resource information for residents
-helping to solicit donations
Time Requirements
Orientation and training will be provided before starting. A
two semester commitment will be required. Each PULSE student will
be expected to work 8-10 hours per week. Schedules will be negotiated
with the Program Director.
Supervisor: Anthony Andreottola
Address:
Huntington at Symphony
270 Huntington Avenue, Suite 401
Boston, MA 02115
Tel.: (617) 266-7040
Fax: (617) 266-8042
Council Member
Corey Podell
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