Per Diem Residential Assistant - St. Rocco's

Ccannj; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit social service agency in Newark, NJ is seeking a per diem Residential Assistant for St. Rocco’s Family Shelter. The role involves monitoring residents, ensuring safety, and completing necessary documentation. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience with the homeless population. This position aims to support vulnerable families in a stable, safe environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for carrying out designated services in the shelter.
• Monitors the activity of residents and visitors to ensure safety.
• Accurately completes all required program documentation.

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years of experience working with the homeless population

Job description

Overview

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 per diem Residential Assistant for our St. Rocco’s Family Shelter, located in Newark, NJ. St. Rocco’s is a 59-bed emergency shelter that ensures safety and builds stability in the lives of homeless women and their children.

Responsibilities

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 a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Internal Applicants:

Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.

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.