Part-Time Residential Assistant

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 17,604 - 25,073; Part time

Job summary

A prominent non-profit agency is seeking a Part-Time Residential Assistant for their Hope House Family Shelter in Jersey City, NJ. The role involves ensuring safety, providing supplies, and maintaining program documentation while monitoring residents and visitors. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED along with 1-2 years of relevant experience or 3 years working with the homeless population. The position offers an hourly rate of $15.49.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor activity of residents and visitors to ensure policy adherence.
• Provide residents with necessary supplies and answer calls professionally.
• Complete all required program documentation accurately.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience working with the homeless population

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 Part-TimeResidential Assistantfor ourHope House Family Shelter, for women and children, located inJersey City, NJ.

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

To apply submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Hourly Rate: $15.49/hr