Social Case Worker I

Catholic Charities USA • Denver, CO

120d • $23

About The Position

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. A Social Case Worker I at Catholic Charities identifies clients who are eligible for benefits, assists clients in the benefits application process, monitors and assesses client progress towards identified goals, refers and facilitates connection of participants to needed professional and human service agencies, and initiates follow-up services as needed. The role also includes coordinating case conferences, authorizing services based on assessment of need, maintaining accurate case records, providing feedback on systemic barriers, participating as a positive team member, and demonstrating skills and sensitivity to cultural/linguistic differences.

Requirements

• Demonstrates 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Human services, social work degree preferred.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• HMIS training and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies clients who are eligible for benefits.
• Assists clients in the benefits application process.
• Monitors and assesses client progress towards identified goals.
• Refers and facilitates connection of participants to needed professional and human service agencies and initiates follow-up services as needed.
• Coordinates case conferences with agencies or persons involved with the participant's self-sufficiency efforts as necessary.
• Authorizes services of the organization based upon assessment of need and availability of resources.
• Maintains accurate case records; documents client contacts and progress in order to ensure accountability.
• Inputs required data information for statistical and monthly reports.
• Provides feedback on systemic barriers impeding the success of the household or program.
• Participates as a positive team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing and problem solving.
• Demonstrates skills and sensitivity to the cultural/linguistic differences of staff, clients and community.
• Participates in staff training as required.
• Plans and provides training for community agencies and groups as needed.
• Completes or provides input to reports documenting program activities.
• Reflects Catholic Charities' commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Salary: $23.00 per hour, Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure)
• 15 Paid Holidays annually
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree