Job Type: Ministerial
Reports to: Transitional Living Coordinator
Position Description
This Resident Assistant position assists with the overall operations of Madonna House, a program for pregnant women, and St. Elizabeth Lodge, a program for single, working moms.
Key Tasks
- Pray daily for the needs of the poor, if possible through the Sacrifice of the Mass, morning prayer, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Handle incoming calls
- Referrals
- Monitor resident checkouts and behavior
- Life skills, support and coaching to the residents
- Coordination of milieu
- Record keeping of all client records and training
- Assisting with donations and goods
- Coordinating shift changes and transitions
- General cleaning of living area
- Cleaning and preparing rooms and apartments for new residents
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds
- Duties as assigned
Key Skills
- Able to articulate Catholic teaching with a commitment to its application in the job function
- At least three years experience in residential, housing, or transitional living program or agency
- Relationship management and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Problem solving and decision making abilities
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
- PC literate with PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
Key Attributes
- Commitment to the mission and vision of Catholic Charities
- Detailed and organized
- Self-motivated and self-starter
- Team player, and able to work on own initiative
- Professional and positive approach