Outreach Case Worker - PD - Newark Aiport

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark • Newark, NJ

63d • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking a Per Diem Case Worker for its Newark Airport Outreach program located in Newark, NJ. Job Duties: The Outreach Case Worker oversees all outreach intervention with the homeless while actively engaging potential consumers in communication with the goal of obtaining their confidence to assist them with obtaining shelter. Conduct client screenings and access to referrals. Identify clients need through monitoring, observation, and direct interaction. Transport client when necessary. Work in conjunction with other staff as it relates to providing concreate services to clients. Agency Mission: In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture. Benefits: CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees. CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status. Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Two years (60 credits) of college level study with an emphasis in special work, psychology or a related human services field, and two years of experience working with a similar client population; OR
• High school diploma and 3 years experience working with the homeless or similar client population.

Responsibilities

• oversees all outreach intervention with the homeless
• actively engaging potential consumers in communication with the goal of obtaining their confidence to assist them with obtaining shelter
• Conduct client screenings and access to referrals
• Identify clients need through monitoring, observation, and direct interaction
• Transport client when necessary
• Work in conjunction with other staff as it relates to providing concreate services to clients

Benefits

• CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees.
• CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
• Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED