Per Diem Residential Assistant - St. Rocco's

at  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• HS Diploma OR GED required, with 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

• Establish and maintain helping relationships with all consumers and effectively communicate their needs to the appropriate staff
• Provide residents with any supplies as determined by the individual program
• Sort and secure donations and conduct initial client screening services as directed by supervisory staff
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Answer telephone calls in a professional manner and take accurate messages
• Monitor the facility for safety issues and document any needed work orders or incident reports
• Complete additional tasks requested by supervisory staff for the purpose of providing services to consumers