Overnight Resident Assistant

Job Description

This part-time position assists with the overall operations of Madonna House and St. Elizabeth Lodge and helps support the needs of residents and their families. Requires overnight shifts, including weekends.

The purpose of Catholic Charities' Transitional Living program is to restore stability, purpose and hope in the lives of single mothers and their children.

Ministerial

As a ministerial representative of CCEOK, it is expected that both professional and social behavior be aligned with the ethical and moral standards of the Catholic Church
Pray daily for the needs of the poor; opportunities include personal prayer, daily Mass, and/or adoration
Willingness to learn how to articulate Catholic teaching with a commitment to its application in the job function
Execute duties in a Christ-like manner with love and compassion following the values and principles of the program, Catholic Charities and Catholic Social Teaching

Leadership

Assist with the supportive implementation of individual treatment plans for clients
Encourage positive relationship building in a safe environment
Support and assist team members, and residents in crises
Effectively and professionally manage relationships with residents, staff, and volunteers
Maintain an emotionally and physically safe and trauma-informed working environment
Maintain confidentiality of all aspects and operations of Madonna House and St. Elizabeth Lodge
Supports the development of effective communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
Maintain, collect, and record client interactions, activity, and training
Clean general living areas and prepare rooms/apartments for new residents
Attend required/recommended training and professional development
Must be able to lift 30 pounds
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience in residential, housing, or transitional living program preferred
Relationship management and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Calm and objective in crises
Sensitive to the issues and needs of women from diverse backgrounds
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
PC literate, Word, Excel, Outlook and internet usage
Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain confidential information and records
Professional and positive approach

About the Employer

Together, we are Love Changing Lives! Every day, our neighbors come to Catholic Charities in search of hope. From pregnancy care to end-of-life care, and everything in between, our 15 programs and 7 locations serve those in need across Eastern Oklahoma. We are the largest provider of food to individuals in need in the state of Oklahoma, but we also provide dental care, adult education, immigration legal services, transitional living for pregnant women and single mothers, and more. We welcome all who come to our door, without regard for race, nationality, creed or religion; approximately 85% of those we serve are not Catholic.