Transitional Living Resident Assistant

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