Job description
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- Posted: April 26, 2023
- Full-Time
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LocationsShowing 1 location
Washington, DC 20017, USA
Description
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington values the safety of our employees, our clients, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are up to date with your COVID vaccinations, including the booster dose or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.
Our Benefits:
- Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Company-paid and supplemental life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Paid vacation, sick and personal leave.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Professional development and training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Clinical supervision for licensed social workers and counselors.
JOB SUMMARY: The COMPASS Partner participates in all COMPASS activities, meet with COMPASS members, partners with them to advance their goals and the overall programmatic goal of decreasing poverty in neighborhoods of ward 7 and ward 8. The position works with COMPASS staff, interns and contractors in the design and development of the program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide a range of clinical, concrete and advocacy services to individuals and families.
- Maintain an active caseload of 10-15 members.
- Schedule meetings at times that are convenient for individuals and families.
- Provide back-up for staff and interns as needed.
- Assess safety, structure the environment and use clinical strategies designed to promote safety.
- Utilize a variety of teaching methods (i.e. communication skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, etc.) to assist members with reaching their goals.
- Collaborate with individuals and families to develop goals and service plans. Continually assess strengths and needs.
- Advocate for and provide concrete goods and services (including transportation) that are directly related to goals while teaching ways to be self-sufficient. Collaborate and advocate with formal and informal community resources and systems, while teaching members to advocate for themselves.
- Prepare and submit required reports.
- Complete and submit all clinical documentation according to the COMPASS Clinical Timeline.
- Report and notify management regarding safety concerns.
- Implement strategies to improve personal and program performance resulting from continuous quality improvement processes (i.e. audits, supervision, case consultation, professional development plans, performance reviews, etc.)
- Engage with and maintain a positive relationship with the Ward 7 and Ward 8 communities.
- Engage with the community through Pop Up’s and volunteer engagements.
- Work with COMPASS Interns, Contractors and COMPASS Senior Program Manager to develop and arrange Pop Up’s and volunteer opportunities in the community.
- Participate in community events as requested or as needed by the Senior Program Manager.
- Assist in the creation and design of the COMPASS Program. Work with COMPASS Interns, Contractors and Senior Program Manager to define, develop and implement programmatic components and procedures.
- Participate in Agency, community and all external meetings as requested.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from The Catholic University of America.
- Social Work License in the appropriate jurisdiction [LGSW – District of Columbia].
- 2 years’ experience working with individuals and families as a COMPASS Intern.
- Driving/access to transport is required. If driving, must have valid local license and clean driving record.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to work effectively with clients in a diverse community.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client confidentiality.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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