Direct Care Resident Advisor, Asylum Seeker Transitional Housing

at  Catholic Charities Maine

Catholic Charities Maine is now hiring for a Full-Time Direct Care Resident Advisor for the Asylum Seeker Transitional Housing Program. The Asylum Seeker Transitional Housing Program is a new program designed to provide support to asylum seekers living at a hotel in Saco, under a 12-month contract with the City of Portland. Services will be delivered in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner and include on-site support, case management, assistance connecting with/enrolling in community and public resources including education, health care, legal and employment services.
Definition: The Resident Advisor will provide direct residential support to asylum-seeking individuals & families living in transitional housing at a hotel, to help them achieve successful integration to new lives in Maine. The Advisor will provide cultural training and support around US systems, laws, practices, and norms. This position is part of a dynamic team providing support to adults and children seeking asylum in the US. The Residential Advisor is also a liaison to on-site hotel staff offering cultural and linguistic support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligible candidates have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or any equivalent combination of experience and training with the ability to learn the basic concepts related to the needs of migrants.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. The Resident Advisor will be expected to transport clients on occasion in personal vehicle.
• Cross-cultural experience is preferred.
• Multilingual skills preferred. (French, Swahili, Portuguese, and Lingala, in particular).
• Should have the ability to relate to asylum seeking residents with warmth and understanding and identify the needs of residents.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with other professionals and community members on behalf of residents.
• Candidates with expertise in culture of Angola & DRC and/or multilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
  Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
  You may apply directly on our Career Center or send your resume and cover letter via email (hrdepartment@ccmaine.org), fax (207-344-6617), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.
  Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and Affirmative Action/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled Employer. Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please go to: https://www.ccmaine.org

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