Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Social Case Worker I - Kinship

Part time - 20 hours per week, temporary

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, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend 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.

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.

SUMMARY

Provides professional case management services to program clients to improve client stability, self-sufficiency and personal growth and development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies appropriate techniques and standards in program development and service delivery of case management services to clients under close supervision.
• Newsletter creation, content research, adding new recipients, distribution monthly.
• New caregiver checklist when a caregiver joins a monthly support group. Addition of caregiver to all documents on checklist.
• Providing information to caregivers about our program that complete online interest form or call the program.
• Group communication to include monthly group reminders, confirmation of group RSVP’s, communication of group RSVPs to Kinship FTE, communication with caregivers if group is changed.
• Group planning and support to include researching topics, outreach to potential guest speakers and or facilitation of a topic at monthly groups.
• Family event planning and support to include researching venues, setting up logistics of events, communicating with venue contacts, event information and advertising materials, communication with caregivers about event and taking of RSVP’s.
• Monthly grant data tracking-enter calls and email communication with caregivers, outreach communication with professionals.
• Assistance with grant reporting as needed by Director.
• Program document organization to include creation of new caregiver information packets, creating new caregiver file folders, document scanning projects and other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the basic theories and practices of counseling and social work, interviewing and assessment techniques, and professional reports and documents preparation.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) field from an accredited college or university in social work or assigned program specific specialty. At least 6 months additional related experience and/or training preferable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel: Minimal within local area and throughout the Diocese.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER

• Equipment Used: General office.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $20.00- $22.00 / hour

Schedule: 20 hours per week. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Family events may be on different days of the week.

Duration of position: May 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Location: Smith Rd will be the home base for position. Mulroy Day Center secondary location.
**Remote working available on a limited basis and only with prior approval of supervisor. **

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; Public Speaking; 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 15 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 for full time employees.
• 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!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

Drug-Free Workplace.

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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