Evening Resident Advocate - Transitional Housing

Catholic Diocese of Arlington; Country Squire Estates (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pension after 1 year

Job summary

Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington's St. Margaret of Cortona Transitional Housing in Woodbridge provides 12–24 months of transitional housing for homeless single mothers and children exiting shelters.

The Resident Assistant role ensures family safety, handles evening shifts, and supports service plans while maintaining documentation and communication within the interdisciplinary team. Evenings and holidays are required; this position is considered essential personnel during emergencies, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Minimum 2 years in human services or emergency shelter.
• Valid US driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and facility security during evening shifts per guidelines.
• Respond to urgent and high-risk incidents with police/medical teams.
• Collaborate with Program Director and team to support residents.
• Document incidents and client progress accurately.
• Train residents on laptop use and provide basic tech support.
• Monitor cameras, log nightly activity, and alert authorities when needed.
• Handle emergencies via phone and coordinate resources.

Skills

MS Office

Independent work

HIPAA compliance

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual Spanish/English

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Night shift vigilance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Drug testing equipment

Breathalyzer

Job description

Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington's St. Margaret of Cortona Transitional Housing in Woodbridge provides 12–24 months of transitional housing for homeless single mothers and children exiting shelters.

The Resident Assistant role ensures family safety, handles evening shifts, and supports service plans while maintaining documentation and communication within the interdisciplinary team. Evenings and holidays are required; this position is considered essential personnel during emergencies, and