Per Diem - Residential Assistant - Canaan House
Company: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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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 per diem residential assistants for our
Canaan House Housing Program , located in Jersey City, NJ. 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. Duties:
Establish and maintain helpful relationship 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. Job 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. To apply submit a resume and cover
letter. 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.
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