Residential Assistant - St. Lucy's Shelter

Company: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 a Residential Assistant for our St. Lucy’s Emergency Homeless Shelter , located in Jersey City, NJ. St. Lucy's is an 80 bed emergency shelter in Jersey City that ensures safety and builds stability in the lives of homeless men and women. Job Duties: The Residential Assistant is responsible for carrying out designated services in the shelter and monitors the activity of residents and visitors to ensure that program policies and safety parameters are maintained. The Residential Assistant provides residents with supplies as needed, answers telephone calls in a professional manner and assists callers. He or she supervises and secures all building areas, and quickly and appropriately responds to crisis situations in a manner that safeguards all participants. The Residential Assistant accurately completes all required program documentation, including program logs, statistics tracking sheets, incident reports, and work orders. Job Requirements: HS Diploma OR GED required, 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 To apply submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements. 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. Benefits: CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status. Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. Powered by JazzHR lPtbXK1hsA

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