Social Case Worker I-Denver Shelters
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver·Denver, Colorado
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver·Denver, Colorado
The Social Case Worker I identifies eligible clients for benefits and assists them through the application process while monitoring progress toward self-sufficiency goals. They coordinate with human service agencies, maintain accurate case records, and provide emergency response coverage on a rotating basis.
Description Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.
Social Case Worker I Locations Available include: 48th Ave, Smith Road, Holy Rosary, Samaritan House, Marisol Homes
Areas of Focus Include: Women's Services, Family Services and Veteran's Services
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.
Requirements: Job Requirements
· Needs to demonstrate strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. · Knowledge of the theories and practices of counseling and social work, skills in the use of interviewing and assessment techniques, skills in preparing professional reports and documents, skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public are required. · 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
Minimum qualification of Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from accredited four-year college or university in related field; and three to five years related shelter operations experience and/or training. Human services, social work degree preferred. Master’s Degree preferred. HMIS training and experience preferred.
Salary: · $25.00 No BA or Billing. $1.00 bilingual differential. · $27.50- BA /Billing. $1.00 bilingual differential. · $28.50- MA/Licensed /Billing. $1.00 bilingual differential.
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 (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) · promoting work life balance. · 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is in included.) · Sabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave. · 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. **Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.
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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