Trash Friends Job Application

If the length of this application is overwhelming, over-stimulating, causing you to experience task avoidance, or otherwise inaccessible in any way, you can find our abbreviated application here: https://form.jotform.com/251451667453056 We will happily accommodate any additional or alternative accessibility needs, including but not limited to, scheduling a phone or Zoom call to go over the application with you and fill it out on your behalf; To request any accommodations, email HiringManager@TrashFriends.com. You do not need to provide extensive information for each question; You may provide as much or as little information as you would like. Towards the end of the application, you will be asked to provide at least two references; If you do not have references, just leave the fields blank- it will not disqualify you.

Name

First NameLast Name

Pronouns

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email

example@example.com

What neighborhood or suburb do you live in?

What position(s) are you interested in? (select all that apply)

What position(s) are you applying for?

How many hours would you like per week?

When would you be available to start?

What is your general availability to work?

Are you Trans and/or Queer?

YesNoOther

Are you neurodivergent?

YesNoPrefer not to answer

What makes you want a job with Trash Friends?

Describe what relevant experience you have, if any (cleaning, organizing, decluttering, working with people with hoarding behaviors, etc.)

Describe what organizing experience you have, if any:

Describe what experience you have decluttering and/or working with people with hoarding behaviors, if any:

Describe your familiarity with trauma-informed care; Please also provide a brief example of what trauma-informed care is:

Describe any education or experience (whether paid or volunteer) in psychology, social work, or related fields:

Describe any other relevant work experience, skills, areas of interest, or additional services you would be able to provide:

Please name a time you went above & beyond at work:

Please name a time you failed at something:

What motivates you in life?

What are your weaknesses?

How do you handle stress? Please be sure to include any coping mechanisms you use, and describe your self-care routine:

If you had a client who was becoming agitated or confrontational, how would you address the situation?

If you were working on a job with another employee, and you found out that employee was stealing from the client, how would you handle the situation?

How do you handle cleaning with clients or pets present?

How would you ensure that no details are missed in the cleaning process?

Which of the following statements is true?

I have a valid driver's licenseI know how to drive, but do not have a valid driver's licenseI do not know how to driveOther

Do you have a car?

YesNoOther

How much cargo space does your car have?

Are you experienced in and comfortable with driving a cargo van?

YesNoOther

Are you comfortable on a ladder?

YesNo

Are you allergic to, or uncomfortable around, any pets?

YesNoOther

Do you have asthma or any difficulty breathing?

YesNo

Do you have allergies to any of the following materials (select all that apply)?

LatexNitrileVinyl

Do you have a vacuum you can take with you to cleanings, or do you need one?

I have oneI will need one

Describe any physical limitations (we can accomodate):

Do you consent to a background check?

YesNo

Do you consent to clients being given your phone number in case they need to contact you directly?

YesNo

In the fields below, if you are able, please provide at least two references; You may include up to three. References from current or former long-time clients are prefered, and/or references from supervisors at former cleaning jobs. If you do not have any experience in the field, please provide at least one professional and one personal reference. If you do not have any references, just leave the fields blank; It will not disqualify you. Below your references, there is a field to list any notes you have about the references; For instance, if they do not know you are Trans or do not know you are looking for a new job.

#1 Reference Name:

First NameLast Name

#1 Reference Email:

example@example.com

#1 Reference: Please explain the nature and length of your relationship

#2 Reference Name:

First NameLast Name

#2 Reference Email:

example@example.com

#2 Reference: Please explain the nature and length of your relationship

#3 Reference Name:

First NameLast Name

#3 Reference Email:

example@example.com

#3 Reference: Please explain the nature and length of your relationship

Do you have any notes about the references listed (current employer that can't know you are applying other places, person who knows you by your dead name and incorrect pronouns, etc.):

What is your availability for an interview?

How did you hear about us? If you are a friend of a current or former Trash Friends employee, a friend of a client, were sent our way by a partnering business such as A Move to Remember, or were referred by a “Friend of Trash Friends” such as an owner or employee of Barbara & Barbara, we would love to know who to thank! Even if you just happened upon us on social media, that is very helpful to our hiring practices for us to know!