Residential Assistant - St. Lucy's Shelter

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 Residential Assistant for our St. Lucy’s Emergency Homeless Shelter, located in Jersey City, NJ. St. Lucy’s is an 80 bed emergency shelter in Jersey City that ensures safety and builds stability in the lives of homeless men and women.

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

To apply submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

• 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.