Residential Assistant - St. Rocco's

Ccannj; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Potential federal student loan forgiveness

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Newark, NJ seeks a full-time Residential Assistant for St. Rocco’s Family Shelter. This role involves monitoring the shelter, providing resident support, and ensuring safety protocols are maintained. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED along with related experience. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, while promoting dignity without bias.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience preferred or 3 years experience working with the homeless in lieu of a HS diploma.
• Ability to document and track incidents accurately.
• Professional phone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities of residents and ensure program policy compliance.
• Provide necessary supplies to residents.
• Complete required program documentation.

Skills

Experience working with homeless populations

Crisis management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 full time 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.

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.

CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees. CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.