Parish Outreach Worker, (1549)

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parish Outreach Worker works with the Program Manager of Parish Partnerships to provide outreach and case management services in assigned partner parishes. The position works collaboratively with the other Newcomer Network department programs (ILS, Navigator Program, SFI, MCFC, and Partnerships Team) to create opportunities for collaboration, outreach, and to connect clients to services.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, preferably in a social services field.
Three (3) years of experience providing services to vulnerable populations.
Driving is required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Strong spoken communication skills in English.
Skills in the use of computers, preferably a PC, Windows-based operating environment, and MS Office products.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in Spanish is helpful.
Ability to work with staff, volunteers, and clients with diverse cultural needs, attitudes, and behaviors

Responsibilities

Plan and implement education sessions at Archdiocesan parishes: Meet with parish personnel to assess the need and desire for education sessions in the parish. Work with parish personnel to schedule sessions, identify and secure facilities, and advertise the program to parishioners. Identify and recruit staff and volunteers to teach/facilitate each session. Prepare and organize class materials and handouts. Track attendance and implement an instrument to measure outcomes.
Develop and maintain relationships with parishes by: Developing and maintaining working relationships with leaders in regional parishes (including but not limited to pastors, parochial vicars, social concerns leaders, parish staff, and volunteers); eliciting recommendations from parishes about their needs and finding/developing resources to help meet those needs. Collaborating with parishes and other community organizations to empower parishes to address the social service needs of the community through existing parish programs and the development of new community outreach services. Maintaining regular contact with assigned parishes and monitoring ongoing communications. Researching and exploring community resources that will enable the program to serve clients better. Maintain, update, and reevaluate the program’s resource binder and list of partners.
Collaborate with the Newcomer Network team in the provision of services by: Participating in team meetings, reporting on the progress of cases, and working with colleagues in developing solutions to solve problems. Assisting team members in identifying new community partnerships to help meet emerging needs of clients.
Perform individual casework for partner parishes through: Conducting needs assessments with clients and developing goal plans following the needs and the wishes of the clients. Making referrals to providers and assisting clients in connecting with providers for benefits programs, support services, training, and educational opportunities.
Collaborate with service providers and advocate for clients as needed by: Maintaining prompt and regular contact with clients in the ongoing provision of services. Conducting 90-day follow-up with clients to evaluate and document service success and outcomes.
Document outputs and outcomes by: Administering initial assessment instruments, periodic follow-up assessments, and entering scores in the database. Entering and maintaining client data into designated computer systems and Maintaining electronic client files following policies and procedures. Tracking all referrals and their outcomes. Completing and submitting qualitative and quantitative reports in a timely manner as required.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.