Per Diem Residential Assistant - St. Rocco's

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 Duties: 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 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 Visit our website 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. Benefits: 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.

Created: 2024-10-22