Full Time Residential Assistant - St. Bridget's

Ccannj; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark seeks a Full Time Residential Assistant for St. Bridget's Residence Shelter in Newark, NJ. The role includes monitoring residents for safety and assisting as needed.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience with the homeless population. Responsibilities include managing supplies and documentation, crucial for maintaining program policies.

This position offers a starting salary of $15.92/hr.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents and visitors to ensure safety.
• Provide residents with supplies and assistance.
• Complete program documentation accurately.

Skills

Crisis response

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years of experience with the homeless population

Job description

Full Time Residential Assistant - St. Bridget's

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. Bridget’s Residence Shelter, located in Newark, NJ.

St. Bridget’s is comprised of a shelter, a transitional living facility, a permanent housing program and a drip-in center that seeks to ensure safety and build stability in the lives of homeless men and women living with HIV/AIDS.

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.

Job 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.

Salary: $15.92/hr.