Part-Time Residential Assistant

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark • Jersey City, NJ

2d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. We are currently seeking a Part-Time Residential Assistant for our Hope House Family Shelter , for women and children, located in Jersey City, NJ. The Residential Assistant is responsible for carrying out designated services in the shelter and monitors the activity of residents and visitors to ensure that program policies and safety parameters are maintained. The Residential Assistant provides residents with supplies as needed, answers telephone calls in a professional manner and assists callers. He or she supervises and secures all building areas, and quickly and appropriately responds to crisis situations in a manner that safeguards all participants. The Residential Assistant accurately completes all required program documentation, including program logs, statistics tracking sheets, incident reports, and work orders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of related experience preferred OR 3 years of experience working with the homeless population in lieu of a HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out designated services in the shelter
• Monitors the activity of residents and visitors to ensure that program policies and safety parameters are maintained
• Provides residents with supplies as needed
• Answers telephone calls in a professional manner and assists callers
• Supervises and secures all building areas
• Quickly and appropriately responds to crisis situations in a manner that safeguards all participants
• Accurately completes all required program documentation, including program logs, statistics tracking sheets, incident reports, and work orders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED