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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.
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JOB SUMMARY: The COMPASS Support Worker participates in all COMPASS activities and meets with COMPASS Members with Compass Partners, providing non-clinical services to assist members with advancing their goals and the overall programmatic goal of decreasing poverty in neighborhoods of ward 7 and ward 8. The position supports COMPASS in the design and development of the program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide a range of non-clinical services to individuals and families.
Collaborate with Compass Partners/Interns to find resources and connect with agencies
Maintain a flexible schedule to meet with Members at times when they are available.
Prepare and submit required reports.
Complete and submit all documentation within 24 hours.
Report and notify management regarding safety concerns.
Required reports include but not limited to Credible and audit reviews.
Engage with and maintain a positive relationship with the Ward 7 and Ward 8 communities.
Engage with the community through Pop Ups and volunteer engagements.
Work with COMPASS Staff to develop and arrange Pop Ups and volunteer opportunities in the community.
Participate in community events as requested or as needed by the Senior Program Manager.
Assist in the creation and design of the COMPASS Program. Work with COMPASS Staff and Interns to define, develop and implement programmatic components and procedures.
Participate in Agency, community and all external meetings as requested.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
2 years’ experience working with individuals and families as a COMPASS Intern.
College degree.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
Ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client confidentiality.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contracto