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| Employment Opportunities at Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis
It is important for all applicants to understand and support the mission, goals and aims of Catholic Charities and the programs while conducting their duties in an unbiased manner in accordance with the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles by which all clients, volunteers, and staff are treated equally regardless of race, gender, religion, age, physical and mental abilities and/or sexual orientation. Diverse candidates encouraged to apply.
To apply, download an application. Or, pick up an application form at the Catholic Charities Administration Center at 1200 Second Ave. South in downtown Minneapolis. Please note, an individual is considered an applicant only when a completed Catholic Charities application has been received.
Cover letter and resumé may accompany Catholic Charities' application form. Send the application directly to the contact listed at the end of the specific posting for which you are applying.
Unless otherwise specified, most positions work a 40-hour work week.
Current openings:
Clinical Counselor - PT
Housing First Advocate
Front Desk Advocate-PT
Unit Supervisor- FT
Custodan/Janitor
Advocate-On Call
Resident Assistant
Housing Advocate
CLINICAL COUNSELOR - PT (.4 FTE)
St. Paul Office
$38,850/yr to $48,565/yr.
Summary:
- Provide diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and appropriate clinical interventions for children, adolescents, couples, families or adult clients as assigned.
- May facilitate therapy or educational groups, presentations or workshops on family or mental health related topics.
- May supervise graduate interns or volunteers as assigned.
- Maintain client records, statistical, evaluative and time management reports as required by division and agency.
- Meet with supervisor for case consultation and other service related needs as required by policy and law.
- Participate in staff meetings, peer case consultations, in-services, case record reviews and CQI process as required.
- Maintain productivity standard of 60% clinical direct service time and 40% indirect/ paperwork; clinical work time.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MSW/MA in social work, counseling psychology or other Master’s level educational program.
- Mental Health Professional Licensure approved by the State of Minnesota (eg. LICSW, LMFT, MALP etc.).
- Minimum one year broad based clinical experience and group facilitation with culturally diverse, low-income and multi-problem clientele.
- Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders; dynamics and recovery needs of victims of physical, sexual or substance abuse; the effects of poverty, cultural difference and functional disabilities on people’s ability to manage their lives.
- Knowledge of supportive resources in the community.
Contact:
Erin Thompson, Human Resources
1276 University Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
Option to fax to: 651-641-1005
Email: hradmin@ccspm.org
Application/Resume Deadline: Until filled
HOUSING FIRST ADVOCATE
Family Service Center
$31,345 to $38,500 Annually
Summary:
- Provide housing and case management services for homeless families residing in the Ramsey County shelter system who are participating in the Moving Forward Program.
- Provide direct service, including housing assessment, placement, resources, advocacy and support services to quickly move families into rental housing in the community, achieve stability, and transition off the program within the two-year time limit.
- Monitor the progress of families utilizing the Homeless Management Information System database.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and two years relevant experience, preferably with homeless population; or five years experience working with homeless population and/or families with issues related to poverty.
- Understanding of generational poverty and how it affects people seeking services;
- Working knowledge of Housing First philosophy and methodology as defined by HUD;
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide variety of people—clients, landlords, social service providers, funders, and community partners.
- Working knowledge of Word and Excel computer programs
- Strong organizational skills and ability to take initiative
- Solid ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Experience locating and placing clients in private market rental housing preferred
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as required
Contact:
Joyce Bartels, HR Generalist
Catholic Charities Administration Center
1200 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: 612-664-8505
Email: hrhousing@ccspm.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
UNIT UPERVISOR- FT
Hope Street
$31,345/yr to $35,585/yr.
SUMMARY:
- Provides leadership in coordination the recruitment selection, hiring, orientation and training of employees for the program.
- Provide consolation to other supervisors in implementation of treatment plans.
- Provides leadership and consultation to units and staff on how to mange. Lead meetings, intakes and discharges staffing. Co-chairs Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Committee and ad hoc groups.
- Assist in planning, development and implementation of treatment goals for each client.
- Develop warm, supportive, and nurturing relationships with clients.
- Discipline-provide firm and fair limits to the clients in accordance with agency philosophy.
- Provide leadership in developing and maintaining effective safety and infection control activities for program.
- Become certified and teach staff crisis prevention and intervention strategies on a regular basis.
- Manage and coordinate OGS system to ensure coverage.
- Meeting with community leaders, contacts with social works and probation officers. Provide leadership in program and agency marketing efforts as public speakers.
- Program development, fiscal development, budget development. Look for things ways that will improve the agency at all levels.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Social Services or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of youth and family related experience is required.
- Experience in supervision and residential programs for youth, program and budget development and evaluation strongly preferred.
- Experience working with statistical informational and computer based programs required.
- Experience working with persons of diverse racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds
Contact:
Erin Thompson. Human Resources
St. Joe’s Home for Children
1121 E. 46th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Option to fax to: 612-821-3725
Email: hrsjhc@ccspm.org
Application/Resume Deadline: Until filled
FRONT DESK ADVOCATE-PT
(12 hrs/week, includes evenings & weekends)
Family Service Center
$12.25 to $14.95 per hour
Summary
• Maintain daily contact with entire population of participants by assuming advocacy responsibilities at Front Desk.
• Greet all participants, visitors and volunteers entering the facility, answering questions as needed.
• Answer telephone and pass on information to appropriate participants and staff.
• Conduct initial intake orienting new participants to the facilities, recording appropriate data and billing information for County Financial Workers.
• Document pertinent day-to-day information of the transitional program and its participants and communicate as required to staff.
• Support participants in implementing their housing plan and achieving specific goals.
• Work directly with Housing First Advocates to augment the housing services available to participants.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks as required by supervisor.
• Follow MN Dept. of Human Services mandated reporting protocol.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma, or equivalent, and two years related experience working directly with issues of poverty and/or families living in poverty; post high school education in human services field a plus.
• Understanding of generational poverty and how it affects people seeking services.
• Ability to work with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Effective written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Contact
Joyce Bartels, HR Generalist
Catholic Charities Administration Center
1200 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: 612-664-8505
Email: hrhousing@ccspm.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
ADVOCATE – ON CALL
Branch II – 2 positions available
$12.25 to $14.95/hour
SUMMARY:
• Maintain a clean, safe and secure environment for clients.
• De-escalate any volatile altercations among those we serve.
• Check all clients upon entry to the facility to ensure safe environment for all.
• Provide resource and referral information on a wide variety of topics, including housing, employment, healthcare, etc.
• Communicate information regarding clients and programmatic concerns both in writing and verbally to other staff.
• Ensure rules and policies are enforced consistently within agency guidelines.
• Attend all required training.
• Complete regular rounds, checking all exits, fire doors, and safety equipment, along with monitoring residents’ activities in common areas to ensure safety and security.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and Safety Committee meetings.
• Understand and support the mission, goals and aims of Catholic Charities and the program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• B.A. degree and three years of experience or without B.A., minimum of five years experience with culturally diverse/homeless population. Chemical dependency work preferred.
• Ability to handle difficult situations in a sensitive and caring manner.
• Experience with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, diverse economic culture, chemical dependency, mental health issues, de-escalation, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, customer service, withholding confidential information, and understanding of generational poverty.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check in order to work with vulnerable adults, per Minnesota state law, and notify supervisor of any and all activities that could potentially affect criminal background.
CONTACT
Joyce P. Bartels, HR Generalist
1200 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: 612-664-8505
E-Mail: hrhousing@ccspm.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Accepting resumes until filled
CUSTODIAN/JANITOR
Part-Time – Sundays Only – 6 hours/week
Family Service Center
$11.00 to $13.00 per hour
SUMMARY:
• Clean up the building interior and exterior areas surrounding Family Service Center. This includes:
• Sweep/wash down public areas in the building (lobby, dining room, children leaning center, front desk area, clinic, laundry, and bathrooms) 2-3 times /day
• Vacuum public areas (hallway, conference room, and office areas) 2-3 time/day
• Clean residents’ rooms area as soon as they are vacant
• Pick up trash laying of the sidewalks adjacent to the building
• Pick up trash in the playground, empty the garbage containers and periodically sweep/wash down the area (this includes disposal of cigarette butts);
• Clean up trash in the loading area including garbage that has been removed from the garbage containers.
• Take garbage from public & office areas out to the dumpster; also take cardboard out to the recycling dumpster for cardboard.
• Take care of hard floor maintenance/ kitchen floor scrub/ carpet shampoo as needed.
• In the winter, shovel & snow blow the front entrance and sidewalk areas as needed.
• In the summer, keep the playground free of weeds on a weekly basis and morn the lawn as needed.
• Report any building maintenance/equipments problems to the Supervisor as soon as possible. The Supervisor will notify facilities management of any work that needs to be done.
• Perform simple maintenance duties as requested by the Supervisor, including replacement of light bulbs.
• Be able to lift 50lb.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school or equivalent
• Hospital or large building cleaning experience
• Friendly disposition and able to work in occupied areas
• Must possess good janitorial skills and be a self-starter
CONTACT
Joyce P. Bartels, HR Generalist
1200 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: 612-664-8505
E-Mail: hrhousing@ccspm.org
Accepting resumes until November 13, 2009
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
Full-Time – The Glenwood (1 position)
On Call – Exodus Residence (2 positions)
$11.00 to $13.35 per hour
SUMMARY:
• Provide high quality customer service to all persons by completing all applicable client requests.
• Conduct all services in a confidential manner, recording pertinent data and assessing for appropriate referrals and appointments.
• Inform new residents of all rules and policies to establish client expectations within the program.
• Assist in implementation of case management plan or service plan.
• Maintain a level of knowledge about past and current residents to better serve their needs.
• Respond to and submit incident reports for all instances of chemical abuse, theft, threats and violations of program rules.
• Use conflict resolution and de-escalation skills to defuse crisis situations.
• Facilitate social skills and empowerment principles with residents in a group or on an individual basis to promote client growth.
• Serve as a Mandated Reporter.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with persons who live in poverty and/or are homeless. Experience in report writing and experience in working in a social service setting.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check in order to work with vulnerable adults per Minnesota State Law and notify supervisor of any and all activities that could potentially affect criminal background.
• Computer competency or computer skills development plan.
• Ability to read and write to communicate with supervisors and staff.
• Experience with and sensitivity to the issues of diversity and those living in poverty.
• Ability to work as part of a team and ability to handle difficult situations in a sensitive, professional and decisive manner according to established protocols.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate information in an objective and confidential manner.
CONTACT:
Joyce Bartels, HR Generalist
Catholic Charities Administration Center
1200 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: 612-664-8505
Email: hrhousing@ccspm.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 20, 2009
**Please indicate desired location when applying**
HOUSING ADVOCATE
Family Service Center
$12.25 to $14.95 per hour
SUMMARY
• Assist and support Family Service Center residents in locating appropriate long-term affordable housing.
• Assist residents in identifying and creating self sufficiency plans to address issues and barriers which have led to homelessness and assisting residents in working towards achieving these goals while identifying potential housing options.
• Collaborate with Family Service Center team members and outside agencies to ensure an integrated service delivery approach.
• Create and maintain accurate and complete case files.
• Provide extensive assessment services and make appropriate referrals aimed at identifying residents’ barriers to successful stabilization.
• Coordinate service planning and consult with Family Service Center team members to evaluate client goals and outcomes.
• Screen for child and adult abuse and provide support. Follow the MN Dept. of Human Services mandated reporting protocol.
• Assess resident’s transportation needs and distribute bus cards/tokens and/or gas vouchers as appropriate.
• Assist with shelter intake procedures as needed.
• Work a flexible schedule, including some weekend hours.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• B.A., plus (1) one year experience in Human Service or Emergency Services field. Without college degree, must have five years experience in human service field.
• Experience working in an emergency housing/shelter setting preferred.
• Experience working with low-income families preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate services with outside agencies.
• Must be able to pass criminal background and notify Program Manager of any and all activities that could potentially affect criminal background.
• Experience with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, diverse economic culture, chemical dependency, mental health issues, de-escalation, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, customer service, protection of confidential information and understanding of generational poverty preferred.
• Computer competency, including: word, excel and lotus notes.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible schedule as follows:
o Sunday through Thursday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM OR
o Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
CONTACT
Joyce P. Bartels, HR Generalist
1200 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: 612-664-8505
E-Mail: hrhousing@ccspm.org
Accepting resumes until position is filled
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