Per Diem - Residential Assistant - Canaan House

Jersey City, NJ
Part Time
6070
Entry Level

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 per diem residential assistants for our Canaan House Housing Program, located in Jersey City, NJ. Canaan House is a permanent supportive housing program that improves the self-determination of low-income, homeless individuals and families in Jersey City/Hudson County who are living with HIV/AIDS and are challenged by mental illness and substance abuse problems.

Duties:

  • Establish and maintain helpful relationship with all residents
  • Regularly monitor the facility and the grounds for safety and maintenance issues
  • Provide residents with any supplies routinely distributed
  • Sort and secure donations
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings
  • Answer telephone calls in a professional manner and assist callers with their requests
  • Provide all required program documentation as needed
  • Perform any other duties requested by the supervisor.

Job Requirements:

  • HS Diploma OR GED 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

Experience with the homeless or HIV/AIDS population or some formal education in social services preferred.

To apply submit a resume and cover letter.

Visit our website www.ccannj.com

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.

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