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 isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s 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 multi-purpose center serving the greater Lorain Community.
Shelter Assistant
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is seeking a Part-Time Shelter Assistant (RA) at our St. Elizabeth overnight men's shelter in Lorain County. Shelter Assistant's 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 third-shift hours in a mission-based environment with competitive benefits.
Responsibilities
- Guest intake and bed assignments.
- Oversee planned activities such 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 Driver’s License, provide copy of driver’s 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.
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Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.
