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OUR PURPOSE
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services (for women), Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Archdiocesan Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Services.
Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our Mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded. We accomplish this through:
- Employer sponsored training
- Culture of Trauma-Informed Care
- Generous compensation and benefits package.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
SUMMARY
Children's Programming Social Case Worker I designs, organizes, and implements children's program components of Family Services program, drawing in and/or facilitating programming to meet the educational, social and emotional needs of all children and youth staying in shelter from infancy to the teenage years and providing specialized case management support to families in partnership with social case workers, to include assessing needs and strengths of children in shelter, partnering with public school Homeless Education Network social workers to expedite school enrollment, specializing in resources available for children experiencing homelessness, and collaborating with Family Services team to support families with goals around child development, behavior, socialization, and/or parenting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implements program objectives and performance standards as directed by supervisor/ management
- Facilitates support/educational groups and activities for children and families, may assist in planning curriculum. This may include structured play activities and group games that encourage age-appropriate development and peer interaction, arts and crafts, psychosocial educational groups for children, tutoring, parenting support groups, holiday events, birthday parties, and/or field trips in the community. May be required to watch children in playroom environment for free play.
- Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery. Expands programming opportunities and referral pathways in collaboration with volunteers and partner agencies in the community.
- Provides direct support and monitoring to volunteers and opportunity to debrief their experience, in collaboration with volunteer coordination team. Ensures volunteer compliance with policies and procedures including safe environment standards.
- Maintains collaborative working relationships with other community-based organizations and parishes for reasons of advocacy, education, resource development, referrals, and public relations.
- Applies appropriate techniques and standards in program development and service delivery of case management services to families and children under close supervision.
- Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessment of clients within established guidelines through interviewing, record review, and other appropriate methods.
- Monitors and assesses client progress towards identified goals. Provides supportive services to assist clients in reaching treatment goals.
- Refers and facilitates connection of participants to needed professional and human service agencies and initiates follow-up services as needed.
- Works in close collaboration with social case workers in the development of service plans for families particularly regarding child well-being and to assess progress toward identified goals.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date case records; documents client contacts and progress to ensure program compliance and adherence to standards.
- Authorizes services of the organization based upon assessment of need and availability of resources. Maintains accurate and timely program statistical data to meet reporting requirements.
- Reflects Catholic Charities' commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Demonstrates skills and sensitivity to the cultural/linguistic differences of staff, clients and community.
- Supports, promotes and adheres to Catholic Charities' vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics.
- Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Good steward of Agency human, financial and capital resources
- Participate in Division or agency events/initiatives.
- Participates effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing and problem solving.
- Participates in staff trainings and programs as required.
- Any other tasks or duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.
- Proficiency in trauma-informed care, de-escalation skills, and motivational interviewing preferred.
- Knowledge of the basic theories and practices of social work, early childhood development, interviewing and assessment techniques, and professional reports and documents preparation.
- Knowledge of the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
- Demonstrated strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other employees, organizations and the public are required.
- Flexible and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic knowledge of computers to input information, maintain client and program data, and create communications.
- Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Salary: $19.00 - $20.00/hr commensurate with education and experience. Additional $1 differential available for Spanish fluency.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, flexible and to be determined based on program needs. Since Samaritan House is a residential facility that operates 24-7, as schedule will generally include at least 2 evening shifts or 1 weekend shift per week.
Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.
Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:
- Extensive Paid Time Off including 9 Paid Holidays annually (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing yearly) promoting work life balance.
- 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
- Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent's premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
- May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!
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