Catholic Charities
Job Summary
Provides assistance to clients who come to the Agency seeking help. Assists in the daily operations of program activities and facility services. This position is 20 hours a week Tuesday - Friday 8:30-1:30pm.
Duties/Responsibilities
Meet with clients for Crisis Case Management, advocacy and referrals for general and specific needs Advocacy in an atmosphere respectful of each client’s dignity, i.e. assist those in need with food, clothing, furniture and household vouchers as well as provide crisis counseling, advocacy and referrals for “crisis of the day” Advocacy.
Regularly inform the Area Director of the successes and problems of the community services programs.
Work positively and cooperatively with appropriate Agency personnel in upgrading the quality of existing programs.
Develop and maintain good relations with United Way, various key constituent groups and other service providers in the community.
Treat clients with respect, dignity and firmness with regard to the program guidelines.
Assist supervisor with media opportunities, speaking engagements, public meeting attendance and networking with various community groups.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field.
Two (2) or more years’ experience in the daily operations of community based social service programming.
Judeo-Christian concern for and ethical understanding of client needs.
Initiative, maturity and flexibility.
Ability to accept instructions and apply them in a logical and responsible manner and make productive use of time.
Sensitivity and respect for populations of individuals who may be considered marginalized regarding their socio-economic, emotional, physical and spiritual backgrounds and the ability to work within a team concept and within the philosophy of the Catholic Charities mission.
Who We Are: Catholic Charities is proud of its nearly 100-year history of providing vital social services in our Diocese. Today, we maintain a substantial presence in eight communities throughout the twenty-eight counties of central Illinois. Area Offices operate in the communities of Alton, Carlinville, Decatur, Effingham, Granite City, Mattoon, Quincy, and Springfield. In addition, Catholic Charities manages facilities in Alton (Catholic Children's Home) and Beardstown (The St. Anne Residence). The agency has earned national reaccreditation through COA, the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, which certifies that all programs meet best practice social service standards.
Our vast array of services includes counseling programs, senior services and guardianship, health care, residential care, independent living; special education, family preservation services, food and clothing distribution, St. John\'s Breadline, Meals on Wheels in Decatur, crisis assistance, Med-Assist, Mobile Food Pantry, Catholic Charities Legal Services, The St. Anne Residence and discount resale stores. Catholic Charities seeks to respond to the needs of its communities through these diverse programs. Every year, this objective is realized as literally thousands of children and families are positively impacted by our efforts.
Catholic Charities provides a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including generous paid time off benefits, health insurance, and retirement options. As a faith-based ministry, Catholic Charities espouses the social values of the Church and works daily to fulfill the mandate to serve the poor. As a leader in social services, Catholic Charities enjoys a positive community reputation and a myriad of public and private partnerships that help to ensure the needs of our clients are being met.
Although being a member of the Catholic faith is not a requirement to be employed by Catholic Charities, it is expected and required of all employees to respect, support and uphold the mission of Catholic Charities which is “to extend to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus”.
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Duties/Responsibilities
Meet with clients for Crisis Case Management, advocacy and referrals for general and specific needs Advocacy in an atmosphere respectful of each client’s dignity, i.e. assist those in need with food, clothing, furniture and household vouchers as well as provide crisis counseling, advocacy and referrals for “crisis of the day” Advocacy.
Regularly inform the Area Director of the successes and problems of the community services programs.
Work positively and cooperatively with appropriate Agency personnel in upgrading the quality of existing programs.
Develop and maintain good relations with United Way, various key constituent groups and other service providers in the community.
Treat clients with respect, dignity and firmness with regard to the program guidelines.
Assist supervisor with media opportunities, speaking engagements, public meeting attendance and networking with various community groups.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field.
Two (2) or more years’ experience in the daily operations of community based social service programming.
Judeo-Christian concern for and ethical understanding of client needs.
Initiative, maturity and flexibility.
Ability to accept instructions and apply them in a logical and responsible manner and make productive use of time.
Sensitivity and respect for populations of individuals who may be considered marginalized regarding their socio-economic, emotional, physical and spiritual backgrounds and the ability to work within a team concept and within the philosophy of the Catholic Charities mission.
Who We Are: Catholic Charities is proud of its nearly 100-year history of providing vital social services in our Diocese. Today, we maintain a substantial presence in eight communities throughout the twenty-eight counties of central Illinois. Area Offices operate in the communities of Alton, Carlinville, Decatur, Effingham, Granite City, Mattoon, Quincy, and Springfield. In addition, Catholic Charities manages facilities in Alton (Catholic Children's Home) and Beardstown (The St. Anne Residence). The agency has earned national reaccreditation through COA, the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, which certifies that all programs meet best practice social service standards.
Our vast array of services includes counseling programs, senior services and guardianship, health care, residential care, independent living; special education, family preservation services, food and clothing distribution, St. John\'s Breadline, Meals on Wheels in Decatur, crisis assistance, Med-Assist, Mobile Food Pantry, Catholic Charities Legal Services, The St. Anne Residence and discount resale stores. Catholic Charities seeks to respond to the needs of its communities through these diverse programs. Every year, this objective is realized as literally thousands of children and families are positively impacted by our efforts.
Catholic Charities provides a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including generous paid time off benefits, health insurance, and retirement options. As a faith-based ministry, Catholic Charities espouses the social values of the Church and works daily to fulfill the mandate to serve the poor. As a leader in social services, Catholic Charities enjoys a positive community reputation and a myriad of public and private partnerships that help to ensure the needs of our clients are being met.
Although being a member of the Catholic faith is not a requirement to be employed by Catholic Charities, it is expected and required of all employees to respect, support and uphold the mission of Catholic Charities which is “to extend to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus”.
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