Compassionate Shelter Resident Assistant (Per Diem)

St.-Catherine; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

403(b) Retirement Savings

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Well-being Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Career Growth

Job summary

St. Catherine’s Center for Children in Albany, NY, is seeking a Resident Assistant (Per Diem) to support families transitioning from homelessness.

You’ll help implement service plans, maintain a safe, respectful environment, and work closely with shelter staff to ensure daily living needs are met. Requirements include a clean NYS driver’s license, Crisis Intervention Training, CPR/First Aid certification, proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace, and a compassionate, confidential approach

Qualifications

• Clean NYS driver's license (active at least 1 year).
• Crisis Intervention Training (TCI) experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace; secure Internet practices.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with residents and shelter staff.
• Meet with families daily to support service plan goals and daily living skills.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and clean environment; report issues.
• Document interactions using incident reports, intake forms, and case notes.
• Assist with intake through discharge transitions for families.
• Drive clients in agency vehicles as needed in the Capital Region.
• Intervene in crises and facilitate communication.

Skills

Empathy & caring mindset

Professional integrity

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

St. Catherine’s Center for Children in Albany, NY, is seeking a Resident Assistant (Per Diem) to support families transitioning from homelessness.

You’ll help implement service plans, maintain a safe, respectful environment, and work closely with shelter staff to ensure daily living needs are met. Requirements include a clean NYS driver’s license, Crisis Intervention Training, CPR/First Aid certification, proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace, and a compassionate, confidential approach