Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED with up to three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at clients’ homes or community facilities that may not meet federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals.
Mobility sufficient to work in an office environment.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, including machines.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Responsibilities
Ensure a safe, secure, comfortable, and supportive environment consistent with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of a low-barrier approach to care for homeless individuals.
Complete client assessments and advocate for clients by suggesting appropriate programs and services.
Explain and maintain Warming Center policies and procedures.
Respond to client emergencies and notify appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Provide ongoing support to the Warming Center in conjunction with CCIC and CCMS.
Perform light cleaning after each shift to ensure the space is ready for future use.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with the homeless population.
Overview
Thrive and Change Lives
At Catholic Charities over 70% of our managers were promoted from within!
We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!
Flexible Work Schedules
Remitted Tuition
Professional Development
Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits
Professional Supervision and Coaching
Recognition and Appreciation Programs
Opportunities for Growth and Promotion
Responsibilities
The Program Associate will insures a safe, secure, comfortable, and supportive environment in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of a low barrier approach to care for homeless individuals.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Complete client assessment and advocate for clients to suggest appropriate programs and services. Explain and maintain Warming Center policies and procedures. Respond to client emergencies and notify appropriate personnel in a timely fashion. Provide ongoing support to the Warming Center, in conjunction with both CCIC/CCMS. Light cleaning following each shift to ensure space is ready for future use.
This is a part-time position. Pay rate is $18.50 per hour. Hours are Saturday and Sunday, 4pm-12am.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Required at Entry: H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. with up to three (3) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience working with homeless population preferred.
Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands: Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at client’s homes and/or community facilities which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals. Mobility sufficient to work in an office environment. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment including machines. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives.
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.