Residential Assistant - St. Lucys Shelter

divh2Residential Assistant/h2pCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jerseys largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties./ppWe are currently seeking a Residential Assistant for our St. Lucys Emergency Homeless Shelter, located in Jersey City, NJ. St. Lucys is an 80 bed emergency shelter in Jersey City that ensures safety and builds stability in the lives of homeless men and women./ppJob Duties:/pulliThe 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./liliThe Residential Assistant provides residents with supplies as needed, answers telephone calls in a professional manner and assists callers./liliHe or she supervises and secures all building areas, and quickly and appropriately responds to crisis situations in a manner that safeguards all participants./liliThe Residential Assistant accurately completes all required program documentation, including program logs, statistics tracking sheets, incident reports, and work orders./li/ulpJob Requirements:/pulliHS Diploma OR GED required, with 1-2 years of related experience preferred/liliOR/lili3 years of experience working with the homeless population in lieu of a HS Diploma or GED/li/ulpTo apply submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements./ppAgency Mission:/ppIn 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./ppBenefits:/ppCCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). 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./ppPotential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. Hourly Rate: $15.92/p/div