Catholic Charities Maine is hiring for a Full-Time Direct Care Resident Advisor for the Asylum Seeker Transitional Housing Program. The Asylum Seeker Transitional Housing Program is a new program designed to provide support to asylum seekers living at a hotel in Saco, under a 12-month contract with the City of Portland. Services will be delivered in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner and include on-site support, case management, assistance connecting with/enrolling in community and public resources including education, health care, legal and employment services.
Definition: The Resident Advisor will provide direct residential support to asylum-seeking individuals & families living in transitional housing at a hotel, to help them achieve successful integration to new lives in Maine. The Advisor will provide cultural training and support around US systems, laws, practices, and norms. This position is part of a dynamic team providing support to adults and children seeking asylum in the US. The Resident Advisor is also a liaison to on-site hotel staff offering cultural and linguistic support.
Benefits Include:
- 5 weeks of Earned Time for every 12 months worked
- Up to Six (6) paid agency holidays
- Short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance (employer paid!)
- A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401k agency contribution
- Bereavement Time off
- Health and Wellness programs including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching.
- ADP LifeMart Employee Discount program
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with a paid Health Screening benefit
Qualifications:
- Eligible candidates have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or any equivalent combination of experience and training with the ability to learn the basic concepts related to the needs of migrants.
- Must have a valid driver’s license. The Resident Advisor will be expected to transport clients on occasion in personal vehicle.
- Cross-cultural experience is preferred.
- Multilingual skills preferred. (French, Swahili, Portuguese, and Lingala, in particular).
- Should have the ability to relate to asylum seeking residents with warmth and understanding and identify the needs of residents.
- Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with other professionals and community members on behalf of residents.
- Candidates with expertise in culture of Angola & DRC and/or multilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
You may apply directly on our Career Center or send your resume and cover letter via email (hrdepartment@ccmaine.org), fax (207-344-6617), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.
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