Per Diem - Residential Assistant - Canaan House

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain helpful relationships 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Current employment with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is not required but is encouraged.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• No benefits package is offered for this position.

Pay

• The pay rate for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• This is a per diem position.

Contact Information

Visit our website www.ccannj.com. Internal applicants should fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form available in HR's public folders in Outlook.