Human Services Worker- After School Program

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and motivated person to work with school-age children ages 5 yrs. - 17yrs. in our youth services department. In the role you will provide leadership, mentoring, resources, and support to children and families enrolled. Program Statement: St. Martin de Poress Family Center, located in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood, provides programs and services for all ages, including cultural, leadership and development activities for children and youth, homework assistance, summer camp, field trips, and recreational programs. St. Martin de Poress also provides adult services including parenting classes, computer lab, health screenings, and food pantry. Older adults can benefit from socialization activities designed specifically for them.

Requirements

Combination of education and experience normally represented by a High School diploma or equivalent plus college coursework and/or technical experience.
One to two years of related experience required.
Must have good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to develop positive relationships with pre-adolescents, adolescents and adults depending on population served.
Must be well organized, detail oriented, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
Must be able to form good working relationships with various resources.
Must have valid Ohio Drivers License and reliable means of transportation for local travel.
Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth preferred.
Knowledge of relevant community resources preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinator, and assist with after school activities and homework.
Provide mentoring and serve as a role model to the youth in the program.
Provide care and compassion while monitoring the youth.
Provide direct services to clients and their families and for related activities.
Ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
Provide support services to clients and their families or employers, individually and in groups including job coaching as appropriate.
Provide referral and follow up services to appropriate programs as needed.
Make visits to clients and their families at their work sites/home/school as appropriate.
Act as an advocate to programs and clients.
Plan, implement, and facilitate program activities.
Exemplify positive role modeling by professionalism, language, work ethic, and positive communication.
Complete and maintain appropriate documentation and paperwork as required.
Set goals and direction for the program participants.
Work with other social service agencies, schools, community colleges, businesses, churches and employers to develop additional resources and/or work experience/job placements for program participants.
Prepare group report forms and maintain confidential records on clients.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.