Catholic Charities Maine is now hiring for a Full-Time Direct Care Resident Advisor for the Asylum Seeker Hotel Project. The Asylum Seeker Hotel Project 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 Direct Care Resident Advisor is the person who will provide direct residential support to asylum-seeking individuals & families who are temporarily housed for up to 12 months. This position is part of a dynamic team providing support to adults and children seeking asylum in the US. The Resident Advisor is also the direct care liaison to on-site hotel staff offering cultural and linguistic support. The position may involve some 24 hour on-call availability.

Benefits Include:

• A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
• Dental & Vision Insurance options
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance (employer paid!)
• Accident & Critical Illness insurance with a Be-Well Benefit (optional)
• Five (5) weeks of Earned Time (first year!) plus an additional six (6) agency holidays
• Bereavement Time off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401k agency contribution after 1 year employment
• Wellness reimbursement - Up to $100 per year on health and wellness purchases!
• ADP LifeMart Employee Discount program

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.

You may apply directly on our Career Center or send your resume and cover letter via email (hroffice@ccmaine.org), fax (207-523-2789), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.

Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and Affirmative Action/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled Employer. Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please go to: https://www.ccmaine.org