Group Worker I
About The Position
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California. The agency operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives. Catholic Charities operates 18 community centers and 10 homeless shelters and also serves the poor with multi-faceted programs, including: after-school childcare; immigration, refugee, youth employment and psychological services; homework assistance and tutoring; English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education diploma (GED) classes for adults; and services for homebound seniors and pregnant and parenting youth. In this way, Catholic Charities maintains a continuum of care for clients as they move from vulnerability to self-sufficiency.
Requirements
- Two years of college required
- Six to twelve months of related experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Self-motivated, creative, and able to implement new ideas.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks, work under deadline, and work independently as well as collaboratively with lay leaders and professionals.
- Exceptional ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with a non-profit a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention counseling and outreach services.
- Participates in outreach to meet with and counsel youths on the street, including putting up flyers to attract clients.
- Provide a safe environment for participants and staff.
- Instructs and trains volunteers in methods and procedures.
- Completes intake procedure and maintains client records and activity reports.
- Determines the best possible shelter alternatives for runaways and homeless youth.
- Find appropriate shelter and/or professional counseling for clients.
- Meets clients’ immediate physical needs such as food and clothing.
- Transports and supervises clients.
- Displays sensitivity to the client population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Answers phone calls, giving phone counseling when necessary.
- Performs related duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
- Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
- Vacation days – 12 days per year
- Sick time – 10 days per year
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office
- Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
- Free Parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
