Night Assistant

St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability.


Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses, government and other service providers, St. Patrick Center will end chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region through Housing First, an evidence-based practice that tells us to remove barriers, do intake and assessment early, move people into housing and offer them support to achieve their goals.


Position Summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, through our service line of St. Patrick Center, is hiring a Night Assistant for our Emergency Housing program. We are looking for candidates with exceptional interpersonal skills for the engagement staff position. The Night Assistant will assist in implementing the care of all clients/residents in compliance with treatment and program goals, direct phone calls in a timely and professional manner. This is a part time no benefits position working no more than 19 hours per week.

Overview and Responsibilities
• Provides a comfortable and safe environment for program clients at night.
• Works with Shelter Manager to support client treatment and success.
• Monitors activities of residents and enforces program rules and policies at night.
• Serves dinner to shelter residents.
• Keeps nightly log and incident reports to inform Manager of significant events.
• Provides crisis intervention and contacts emergency services when necessary.
• Washes linens of vacated beds, towels each night, and monitors personal care items.
• Respects client confidentiality
• Works with case managers and other night assistants as a team
• Respect and is responsible for agency policy regarding work hours, building security and all written personnel standards.
• Ensures the trauma-informed care model in all interactions with clients and staff from other SPC programs.
• Finds replacement for shift in the event of unexpected absence due to sickness or emergency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current proof of CPR and First Aid training

Skills and Competencies Required
• Understanding of mental illness and substance use issues
• Willingness to learn and gain more experience in the above areas.
• Ability to calmly handle difficult situations or people with respect and dignity.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to workplace changes.
• Ability to stay awake during overnight shifts.
• Comfort and familiarity with SPC client population
• Excellent communication skills
• Genuine interest in clients and staff

Resources for Which Accountable

• None

St. Patrick Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.


Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.


Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Transforming lives and working to create a community where everyone has access to sustainable housing, employment, and healthcare.

Benefits

As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you'll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.