Full Time Residential Assistant - St. Bridget's

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is seeking a Full Time Residential Assistant for St. Bridget’s Residence Shelter in Newark, NJ. The role involves supervising residents, handling safety, and providing supplies while maintaining program documentation and phone support.

Qualifications include a High school diploma or GED (or 3 years homeless population experience in lieu) and a commitment to serving the homeless community. This is a full-time, on-site position at St.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–2 years related experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience working with the homeless population may substitute for HS diploma.

Responsibilities

• Carry out designated services in the shelter and monitor the activity of residents and visitors to ensure program policies and safety are maintained.
• Provide residents with supplies as needed.
• Answer telephone calls in a professional manner and assist callers.
• Supervise and secure all building areas.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to crisis situations to safeguard participants.
• Accurately complete required program documentation, including program logs, statistics tracking sheets, incident reports, and work orders.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 TimeResidential 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.

Agency Mission

• In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.
  The hourly rate for this position is $15.92/hr.