Transitional Housing Homeless Outreach Worker - Catholic Charities : Job Details

DescriptionWho is Catholic Charities?We are a passionate group of individuals who serve our clients and enjoy working hard to show our values of: Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity and Service in everything we do! Catholic Charities serves people across the heart of our state. We are a nonprofit organization supported by generous individuals, foundations, businesses and faith communities. At the heart of what Catholic Charities does is people. People seeking help, people offering help, and people who believe that we are all a community of neighbors, here in Central Minnesota. The most important people to us are our clients: those who we humbly serve.Job Summary:The Transitional Housing Homeless Outreach Worker is the first contact for many homeless youth ages 16 to 24 . The Transitional Housing Homeless Outreach Worker position is responsible for:1. Connecting resources to youth who are homeless and providing a nonjudgmental approach to helping solve their crisis. 2. Provides case management and counseling to youth in crisis on the streets. 3. Makes decisions on qualifications for the Catholic Charities services for homeless youth housing program and the onsite transitional house. 4. Responds to referrals coming to program and makes referrals when necessary to other programs.5. Performs screening/intake with new referrals and outreach youth, explaining services to the client and completing all required paperwork.6. Maintains professional relationships with community resources.Job Requirements:Education: Bachelors' Degree in Social Work or related human services fieldJob Related Experience: 2 years exp. working with youth; prefer experience in homelessness/mental health/chemical health.Additional Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old. Must have a valid driver's license and a working vehicle.What you earn and benefits:

• PTO (17 days your first year)
• 8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
• Extended paid leave (5 days)

• Health insurance
• Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
• Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependents
• Optional Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses
• 401(k) plan with agency match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

To apply for this position, please send your resume to [email protected] or apply online at www.ccstcloud.org. For a complete up to-date listing of open job positions please visit the Catholic Charities website at: www.ccstcloud.org/employmentEEO/AA