Residential Assistant - St. Rocco's
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 full time Residential Assistant for our St. Rocco’s Family Shelter , located in Newark, NJ. St. Rocco’s is a 59-bed emergency shelter that ensures safety and builds stability in the lives of homeless women and their children. 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.
- To apply submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.
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.
Benefits
- CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees.
- Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
