Shelter Assistant - PT- Lorain County

Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose

Come see why the Cleveland Plain Dealer has named Catholic Charities one of the top workplaces for 10 years in a row.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isnt just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communitiesits a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

At Catholic Charities we serve everyone regardless of belief or background and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Career Planning and Development
• And more!

Program Statement

Catholic Charities has been a steadfast provider of food and shelter to Lorain residents for over 20 years! The St. Elizabeth Center provides a place in central Lorain for persons who are homeless hungry or otherwise vulnerable to receive assistance. Today many faith groups businesses civic organizations and individual volunteers support is what has truly become a multipurpose center serving the greater Lorain Community.

Shelter Assistant

Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland is seeking a PartTime Shelter Assistant (RA) at our St. Elizabeth overnight mens shelter in Lorain County. Shelter Assistants work collaboratively to oversee planned activities ensure safety and facilitate access to supportive services for an average of 50 guests each night. This position is ideal for individuals looking for second and thirdshift hours in a missionbased environment with competitive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Guest intake and bed assignments.
• Oversee planned activitiessuch as laundry services and meal coordination.
• Ensuring a safe environment and promoting positive interaction between guests.

Requirements:

• Combination of experience and education normally represented by a High School Diploma or equivalent with plus college coursework and/or technical experience or at least 1 year of related experience required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.

• Preferred to have a valid Ohio Drivers License provide copy of drivers license and are subject to a Moving Vehicle Report (MVR) check through the Department of Motor Vehicles annually. It may be required based upon business needs. Any MVR grade of unacceptable is not permitted to operate a personal/company vehicle on behalf of Catholic Charities.

• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Must have good oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction well and respectfully respond to the needs of others.
• Must have good computer skills and knowledgeable in Microsoft Outlook and Excel. Experience with Avatar or case management software preferred.
• Experience working with a team of professional staff desirable.
• Must be flexible and willing to be a team player in assisting program implementation (including shift coverage).
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

Learn More about Catholic Charities and our Programs by visiting:

• Overview Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle)
• Service Areas Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle)

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.