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Program Assistant – Immigration Legal Services

Are you results driven? Are you detail-oriented? Do you have a passion for helping those in need?

If this sounds like you, keep reading.

Catholic Charities Dallas is looking for a Program Assistant to join our team. You will be supporting the Immigration Legal Services staff.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for providing a range of supportive services to the ILS staff – from accredited representatives and attorneys to program managers and program director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys and accredited representatives in representing Immigration Legal Services clients with case management and application assistance as needed
  • Process payments for client services and notify staff of appointment arrival
  • Data entry, mail processing, scanning, scheduling, document translation, interpretation, and other clerical/administrative duties as needed
  • Frequent written and oral correspondence with clients and potential clients, including answering phones, retrieving voicemails, returning phone calls in a timely manner, greeting the public, providing information and referral, scheduling client appointments, and closing cases
  • Update information for clients in our case management system, Lawlogix as well as Acuity Scheduling
  • Assist in producing outreach and educational materials about the program
  • Assist in the tracking of grant goals and sheets for reporting purposes
  • Train and manage administrative volunteers
  • Provide management support to their Legal Representative supervisors as needed
  • Maintain all administrative systems in the office, including dashboards, intake logs, case logs, and statistics.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Administrative Assistant Experience and/or paralegal Certification Preferred
  • 2 year’s previous legal assistance experience in the immigration law field preferred.
  • Immigration training provided for continuing legal education
  • Bilingual English/Spanish required
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and ethnicities
  • Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work well in team setting, as well as independently; be flexible and adapt well to different dynamics in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, which could include some evenings and weekends.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills required
  • Must be able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner. High attention to detail required.
  • Ability to effectively work with standard office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent public speaking skills in English and Spanish
  • Excellent advocacy skills
  • Demonstrate judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check
  • Health: Annual TB screen and other public health screenings as indicated by program
  • Pay: $15 – $18 per hour
  • Hours: 40 hrs/wk; Monday – Friday (Agency hours: M/W/F 7:30am – 5:30pm Tues/Thurs 7:30am – 7:30pm)
  • Commute:  In-person position
  • Language: Spanish (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Provides services for adoptive families including recruitment; counseling; education, orientation, and seminars; home studies; supervision of placements; and facilitating adoptive families bi-monthly waiting family group meetings. Provides case management services related to foster homes, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides direct case management services to adoptive couples
  • Provides referral services and information for effective access to community resources
  • Actively recruits families interested in adoption and markets the services provided by PP&A
  • Provides initial and regular education/training for adoptive parents
  • Provides counseling services for adoptive couples
  • Conducts home visits / home studies following state guidelines for adoptive placements
  • Supervises placement of adopted children
  • Conducts home visits to complete regular assessment of client needs
  • Provide support to the parenting program through assisting with material assistance distribution at community pantry sites
  • Complete required billing for program
  • Work with volunteers in your programs to ensure a positive experience for the clients we serve and the volunteer. This may include some elements of supervision, training, and feedback on performance for some volunteers in your program, depending on the project at hand.

OTHER DUTIES:

  • Provides testimony in court as warranted
  • Evaluates cases and make determination for closure when appropriate
  • Complete documentation in an accurate and efficient manner
  • Assist Program Manager with reports, budget, and other administrative tasks
  • Outreach services to increase number of birthmothers and adoptive couples
  • Workshops and trainings at clinics, hospitals, agencies, etc. to increase awareness about adoption
  • Adheres to applicable professional and Agency code of ethics.
  • If applicable, maintains licensure and certification: attend mandatory trainings, in-services, continuing education, and staff meetings.
  • Supports the Missions, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities of Dallas.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
  • 2 years of casework experience preferred.
  • BSW; LBSW, MSW, LMSW or LCSW preferred.
  • Qualifications for Level 1 Child Placement Staff

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Maintains current professional license for the state of Texas, if applicable.
  • Maintains professional liability insurance, if applicable.
  • Computer literate and experienced with MS Office suite of products
  • Experienced with client date base software.
  • CPR/First Aid Trainings as required by program.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills required.
  • Proven supervisory skills required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check and finger printing.
  • Drug Screen: pre-employment and random
  • Driving Record: Valid TX driver’s license and required insurance
  • Health: Annual TB screen. Other public health screenings or immunizations as indicated by program.
  • Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
  • Travel: 50-75% travel required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

  • Child Welfare: 1 year (Preferred)
  • casework: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist Property Manager with the day-to-day operations and resident relations by covering the front desk and answering the phone.
  • Provide residents and vendors with assistance in all aspects of scheduling building maintenance, communicating building procedures, supplying general building information, collecting rent, and filling out leases.
  • Ensures all leases are complete and scans lease (signed by resident and manager) with income and asset verification to Compliance Manager. The same will be for renewals.
  • Ensure deposits are made daily and upload copies of checks and deposit verification to Compliance Manager. The Compliance Manager will input deposits into Yardi.
  • Distributing various forms, spreadsheets, manuals, information packages, and miscellaneous type-written information.

0THER DUTIES

  • Process correspondence for residents, contractors and other third parties for Property Manager.
  • Assist with the scheduling of contractor work and coordinate with residents.
  • Maintain reported Risk Management Policies and Incidents immediately upon occurrence.
  • Maintain insurance certificates, vendors, buildings, drawings, contracts.
  • Assist property manager as needed on special projects
  • Maintain resident work order daily.
  • Assist with resident and vendor related interface as needed
  • Assist Property Manager with resident relations as required
  • Opens, sorts, and distributes incoming correspondence, including mail, faxes, and email.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Two plus years of leasing/admin experience
  • Yardi Experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products.
  • Data base entry, reporting and query experience preferred.
  • Organizational skills and initiative are required.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and effective time management skills.
  • Ability to accept additional duties as assigned.

0TH ER REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to work one Saturday out of the month
  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check
  • Driving Record: N/ A
  • Health: annual TB screening and other public screenings or immunizations as indicated by the program
  • Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dallas, TX 75251: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

We are currently seeking a Case Manager for our Housing Stability Grant through TDHCA. The purpose of the grant is to help maintain or obtain stable housing for eligible households that are at risk of eviction or of housing instability. As a Case Manager, you will provide the clients with housing advice and assistance that is tailored to the individual’s needs and circumstances. In this role, you will assist clients with overcoming barriers to finding stable housing and provide some financial assistance as needed. Your duties will be to provide the tools and resources to elevate the client’s self-sufficiency so that they can become economically stable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops plans of action with clients in order to reach their short and long-term goals.
  • Identify barriers and needs of clients via assessment and case planning.
  • Gather and analyze documentation to qualify clients for the program
  • Request payments for clients as necessary
  • Provide referrals for services not offered at Catholic Charities
  • Build relationships with other agencies who we frequently utilize
  • Analyzes client barriers and tailor their case plan to their needs.
  • Locate resources for client needs as they arise.
  • Collaborate with the Housing Stability team

OTHER DUTIES

  • Ensures timely entry of data into the data base to ensure reports are complete.
  • Routinely enters, reviews, and updates client data records to track evaluations, progress, and outcomes.
  • Supervise interns and volunteers assigned to the employment coach for support.
  • Possess a general understanding of all programs at Catholic Charities of Dallas by working as a member of a cross-functional team that provides services to families from resources within and outside the directorate.
  • Participates in sharing information, team meetings, and helping to track and report progress and outcomes related to the various funding requirements.
  • Review and implement best practices
  • Works with team members to develop services that ensure ongoing success and identify areas of improvement.
  • Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities
  • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • A four-year degree in a human services field or a related field of study is preferred but may be substituted by significant relevant work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • General knowledge and understanding of the needs of a low-income working population.
  • Well-organized with ability to prioritize and manage tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills verbal and written. Spanish/English language skills required.
  • Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office, using the Internet, and database management..

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check
  • Driving Record: Clear driving record required
  • Travel: occasionally
  • Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish required

POSITION TITLE: Case Manager

PROGRAM: Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services

STATUS: Full-Time /Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dallas, TX 75247: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you in using the internet as a resource for searching information?

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
  • Computer skills: 1 year (Required)
  • providing services to diverse population: 1 year (Required)
  • working with low-income population: 1 year (Required)
  • Customer service: 1 year (Required)
  • Database management: 1 year (Required)

Language:

  • Spanish (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Required)

Work Location: One location

Provide intensive case management services to unaccompanied immigrant and refugee youth placed in foster care with a goal of family reunification and/or preparation for independent living. Conduct service planning, permanency planning, and assessments. Ensure and maintain agency, licensing, funder and stakeholder compliance while providing case management services to youth in care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct monthly or bimonthly home visits with foster care youth, assessing placement, safety and risks of the foster home placement.
  • Maintain regular contact to monitor and track progress of service plan and permanency goals.
  • Develop and implement an individualized service plan with the minor to address identified needs within established time frame.
  • Complete/audit all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, licensing requirements and standards.
  • Ensure effective communication with foster parents, youth, multidisciplinary service planning teams, funders/stakeholders and program leadership.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with relevant funding and monitoring entities, faith-based organizations, social service providers, and other community partners. Participate in appropriate community collaborations.
  • Coordinate/provide effective and appropriate training to meet the individualized service plan goals.
  • Serve on an on-call rotation in which you are available for after hour’s crisis response, incident reporting, or intensive case management as needed.
  • Advocate for clients at service providers or agencies, and in the community.

OTHER DUTIES:

  • Complete program required pre-service and annual training.
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with clients.
  • Attend required abuse risk management training.
  • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
  • Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
  • Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients.
  • Support the Missions, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities of Dallas.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services field
  • One year work experience in a child-placing agency, residential child-care operation, or as a conservatorship caseworker or home development worker preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
  • Ability to work evenings and some weekends
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills required.
  • Ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and ethnicities.
  • Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products
  • Experience with client database software.
  • Experience with conducting assessments, service planning or case management duties preferred
  • Maintains current professional license for the state of Texas, if applicable.
  • Maintains professional liability insurance, if applicable.
  • CPR/First Aid Training & Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as required by program; provided by the program.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
  • Drug Screen: pre-employment and random
  • Driving Record: Valid TX driver’s license, cleared motor vehicle record, required $100K/$300K liability insurance & safe, reliable transportation for work-related usage
  • Health: Pre-hire TB screen. Other public health screenings or immunizations as indicated by program
  • Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Fort Worth, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to work nights and some weekends?

Experience:

  • working with diverse cultures and ethnicities: 1 year (Preferred)
  • client database software: 1 year (Required)
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Language:

  • Spanish (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Required)

Work Location: One location

We are currently seeking a Case Manager for our Housing Stability Grant through TDHCA. The purpose of the grant is to help maintain or obtain stable housing for eligible households that are at risk of eviction or of housing instability. As a Case Manager, you will provide the clients with housing advice and assistance that is tailored to the individual’s needs and circumstances. In this role, you will assist clients with overcoming barriers to finding stable housing and provide some financial assistance as needed. Your duties will be to provide the tools and resources to elevate the client’s self-sufficiency so that they can become economically stable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops plans of action with clients in order to reach their short and long-term goals.
  • Identify barriers and needs of clients via assessment and case planning.
  • Gather and analyze documentation to qualify clients for the program
  • Request payments for clients as necessary
  • Provide referrals for services not offered at Catholic Charities
  • Build relationships with other agencies who we frequently utilize
  • Analyzes client barriers and tailor their case plan to their needs.
  • Locate resources for client needs as they arise.
  • Collaborate with the Housing Stability team

OTHER DUTIES

  • Ensures timely entry of data into the data base to ensure reports are complete.
  • Routinely enters, reviews, and updates client data records to track evaluations, progress, and outcomes.
  • Supervise interns and volunteers assigned to the employment coach for support.
  • Possess a general understanding of all programs at Catholic Charities of Dallas by working as a member of a cross-functional team that provides services to families from resources within and outside the directorate.
  • Participates in sharing information, team meetings, and helping to track and report progress and outcomes related to the various funding requirements.
  • Review and implement best practices
  • Works with team members to develop services that ensure ongoing success and identify areas of improvement.
  • Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities
  • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • A four-year degree in a human services field or a related field of study is preferred but may be substituted by significant relevant work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • General knowledge and understanding of the needs of a low-income working population.
  • Well-organized with ability to prioritize and manage tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills verbal and written.
  • Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office, using the Internet, and database management.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check
  • Driving Record: Clear driving record required
  • Travel: occasionally

POSITION TITLE: Case Manager

PROGRAM: Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services

STATUS: Full-Time /Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dallas, TX 75247: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you in using the internet as a resource for searching information?

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
  • Computer skills: 1 year (Required)
  • providing services to diverse population: 1 year (Required)
  • working with low-income population: 1 year (Required)
  • Customer service: 1 year (Required)
  • Database management: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Required)

Work Location: One location

Refugee Cash Assistance Case Manager

Provide time-limited cash assistance to eligible clients. Be familiar with TXOR RSS and RCA Provider Manual, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) required eligibility documentation, and all other funder requirements. Maintain good file record in paper and paper less form. Be main contact point for assigned cases (clients). Do appropriate referral to another program base on client needs or request.

Job Attributes:

The focus of this job is on producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. Consistent, error free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct eligibility screenings for prospective clients: refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian entrants, SIV, Parolees, and others as defined by ORR as eligible populations.
  • Do orientation about RCA program, intake, and enrollment in RCA
  • Confirm client eligibility for RCA in a timely manner to ensure clients receive full RCA benefits in accordance with program regulations
  • Enter clients information in two date base platforms: ClientTrack and Apricot 360.
  • Create a check request within 5 business days from the intake date.
  • Inform clients about date and time for checks pick up
  • Maintain timely case notes and case files per program requirements
  • Refer non-exempt clients to the associated employment program; act on client non-compliance as soon as reported by the employment program
  • Closing files after the end of eligibility period or for other reasons
  • Create reports requested by Program Manager
  • Work with volunteers in your programs to ensure a positive experience for the clients we serve and the volunteer. This may include some elements of supervision, training, and feedback on performance for some volunteers in your program, depending on the project at hand.

OTHER DUTIES:

  • Is knowledgeable of program policies in order to properly inform clients of same
  • Adheres to federal case and program documentation requirements as outlined in the funder guidelines
  • Submits reports as required and in a timely manner
  • Support the Missions, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities of Dallas
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor
  • May train and lead the activities of volunteers and interns.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working with individuals from diverse cultures and ethnicities.
  • Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Bilingual in a language reflected in the current client population is preferred (Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Swahili, Burmese, French, Spanish, Somali)
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and utilize effective time management techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products.
  • Adherence to applicable professional and agency Codes of Ethics.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Must possess a valid Texas driver license, have access to a vehicle, and have a current liability insurance policy.
  • Annual TB test.
  • Ability to assume additional duties as assigned.
  • This position requires a criminal background check.
  • Other public health screenings or immunizations as indicated by program.
  • Ability to accept additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
  • Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products
  • Adherence to applicable professional and agency Codes of Ethics
  • Capable of performing tasks with limited supervision.
  • Efficient time management skills
  • Attentive to detail and highly organized
  • Ability to work in a flexible work environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Be able to sit for prolonged period.
  • Be able to stand, bend, kneel, etc. while performing certain duties/tasks/activities
  • Be able to lift, push or pull up to 10 lbs.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check
  • Driving Record: Clear driving record, valid TX driver’s license, required insurance, and own reliable transportation
  • Health: Annual TB screen and other public health screenings as indicated by program
  • Pay: $19 – $21 per hour
  • Hours: 40 hrs/wk; Monday – Friday (Agency hours: M/W/F 7:30am – 5:30pm Tues/Thurs 7:30am – 7:30pm)
  • Commute: In-person position; travel required to transport clients (mileage compensated as per federal rate for personal vehicle usage)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime

Work Location: One location

Provide care and supervision to immigrant youth placed in an agency foster home. Provide appropriate levels of supervision, engagement and activities to youth placed in the home.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • You meet the daily needs of youth living in the agency foster home including but not limited to nutritional, educational, medical, dental, recreational, cultural, transportation and social needs.
  • You communicate and collaborate effectively with other agency staff providing services to minors in the home (ex. Agency home foster parents, tutors, case managers, program managers, etc.)
  • You provide structured and consistent discipline and guidance that is strength-based, age appropriate, and does not involve corporal punishment.
  • You assist youth in providing skills and training related to preparation of being reunified with family or program transfer.

OTHER DUTIES:

  • You participate in at least 40 hours of training per year.
  • You complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, licensing requirements and standards.
  • You maintain and document agency home spending.
  • You adhere to policies related to boundaries with clients.
  • You attend required abuse risk management training.
  • You report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
  • You follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
  • You adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
  • You adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients.
  • Support the Missions, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities of Dallas. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Experience working with children and youth.
  • Experience with refugee populations preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
  • Drug Screen: pre-employment and random
  • Driving Record: Valid TX driver’s license and required insurance
  • Health: Annual TB screen. Other public health screenings or immunizations as indicated by program
  • Language requirements: Spanish
  • Schedule: Must be available evenings and weekends. Some overnight shifts may also be available on a monthly basis.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $14.20 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Crowley, TX 76036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Are you available evenings, weekends, and some overnight shifts may also be available on a monthly basis?

Experience:

  • working with children and youth: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Responsible for the initial intake of program clients by assessing their financial goals, orienting the client about program requirements and benefits, and collaborating with other program staff/organizations for support services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Completes the initial intake and assessment of clients.
  • Answers incoming phone calls for the Financial Stability and Career Services program.
  • Responds promptly to phone, email/web and in-person inquiries for services.
  • Sets appointments and facilitates large group client program orientations.
  • Maintain documentation of services provided in the agency data management system and client files with current documentation, including case notes, intake documentation, and referrals for services.
  • General office work – data entry, reports, letters, copying, orders supplies, etc.
  • Regularly reviews files for other Coaches and reports findings to the Program Manager
  • Assists with developing marketing material.
  • Performs various outreach activities with other programs and community partners.
  • Receives and distributes incoming mail and ensure outgoing mail is picked up.
  • Assists with Financial assistance application process
  • Supports Program Manager with supervision of interns and volunteers
  • Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities
  • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • Associates degree preferred in Social Work or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of virtual platforms to engage with clients.
  • Experienced in providing services to diverse population.
  • Experience in facilitating presentations to large groups.
  • Well-organized with ability to prioritize and manage tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills verbal and written. Spanish/English language skills required.
  • Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check
  • Driving Record: Clear driving record required
  • Travel: occasionally
  • Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish required

POSITION TITLE: Intake Specialist

PROGRAM: Financial Stability and Career Services

STATUS: Full-Time /Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dallas, TX 75247: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
  • Computer skills: 1 year (Required)
  • providing services to diverse population: 1 year (Required)
  • facilitating presentations to large groups: 1 year (Required)

Language:

  • Spanish (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Required)

Work Location: One location

Compensation: Dependent on education, years of experience, and credentials.

Director of Programs – Immigration Legal Services (ILS) – Dallas, TX

Do you begin all projects with a clear understanding of the desired end results? Are you fast-paced, agile, flexible AND highly organized? Do you have full understanding of profit/loss statements and daily business operations? Are you passionate about leading a team the provides hope and support for immigrants seeking legal immigration benefits?

If this sounds like you, keep reading.

Catholic Charities Dallas is looking for a Director of Programs to join our CCD Senior Leadership team. You will lead the Immigration Legal Services missions & programs and all of its business units.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide Leadership

You will be responsible for the direction, personnel administration, program management, reporting, fiscal planning and monitoring, staff trainings, legal client representation, accreditation, compliance and risk management for all the ILS missions and programs.

Direct Reports

  • 4-5 program managers and administrative assistant

Collaborate with Partner Agencies Locally

  • You will establish and maintain relationships with other service agencies and organizations in the community to strengthen service delivery to clients.
  • You will represent Catholic Charities Dallas throughout our nine County Service area (in Diocese of Dallas) at Parishes, community coalitions, networks, conferences and events.

Budget & Reporting

  • You will monitor the budget for ILS missions and programs and be responsible for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to CCD and all of our stakeholders.
  • You will oversee several grants and ensure compliance with goals and grant policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA in Business Administration, or related field required.
  • Experience in legal work and/or practicing immigration law required.
  • Master’s degree in business, JD (Juris Doctor), or related field preferred.
  • At least five years of demonstrated or progressive administration and leadership roles.
  • Additional accreditations as required by specific program.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with multicultural populations.
  • Highly motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team and with energy, optimism and persistence
  • Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products and programmatic database application
  • Highly developed skills in strategic planning, budgeting and team management
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to represent CCD at community events and meetings.
  • Excellent knowledge of / proficiency in

o Data collection and analysis as related to program outputs/outcomes.

o Strategic planning, budgeting, and team building

o Problem solving, accuracy and attention to detail

o Ability analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare reports and correspondence

o Comprehend and make inferences from written material.

  • Proven organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
  • Simultaneously meet deadlines and produce high quality results
  • Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products and legal database applications; internet applications
  • Collaborative style that fosters workplace excellence and mutual staff support

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Catholic Charities Dallas offers a variety of benefits to our staff including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Our employees can participate in a retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment. Paid Time Off (PTO) allows employees the flexibility to take time off as they need and we have a generous holiday schedule. This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of High 5 figure to low 6 figure salary, based on skills and experience.

TO APPLY

For consideration, all applicants must apply and submit their resume and cover letter via email or in indeed. Due to the volume of responses, only qualified parties will be contacted. Catholic Charities Dallas is an equal opportunity employer.

ABOUT US

Immigration Legal Services Immigration Legal Services was established in 1975 in response to the growing number of immigrants moving to North Texas. This program provides a broad range of immigration counseling and representation to immigrants and their families.

About Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD)

Catholic Charities Dallas was formally established in 1941 and was incorporated from the Diocese of Dallas in 1997. Today CCD helps over 120,000 individuals annually achieve stability and self-sufficiency through financial literacy, employment services, education, food programs, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, disaster services, and permanent supportive housing.

Catholic Charities is comprised of more than 38 individual programs that serve 9 Counties. The strengths of each of our programs are as diverse as the populations we serve, but our belief in the need to provide dignity to those in our community who are often overlooked remains the same.

Mission

Catholic Charities calls the community to action to join us in addressing the root causes of poverty, hunger, and homelessness by serving, educating, and empowering all those in need.

Vision

Catholic Charities will be recognized as an effective leader serving the most vulnerable in our communities on their journey toward hope, independence, and a better life.

Purpose

To provide support, resources, education and inspiration to empower our clients and improve their lives.

OUR Values

Service – giving of ourselves and welcoming all

Compassion – treating all with empathy, care and consideration

Integrity – doing what is just, honest, and merciful

Respect – acknowledging the dignity and worth of every person

Commitment – giving attention, energy, and passion to all we do

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dallas, TX 75247: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

The Employment Coach provides direct services to individuals with low to moderate income who are enrolled in the Financial Stability & Career Services Program. The role involves engaging and encouraging clients to gain an understanding of personal finances as well as providing job and career coaching. The goal of this position is to help families become economically self-sufficient through coaching, not case management. The Employment Coach is responsible for some class instruction and education workshops but is mostly involved in working with clients in 1-1 sessions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops plans of action with clients in order to reach their short and long-term goals and expand their financial capability through realistic spending, savings, and debt management plans objectives.
  • Identifies employment needs of clients via assessments and coaching.
  • Guides them on interviewing techniques, resume building and web-based job search efforts.
  • Builds relationships with employers in order to understand their business and the job requirements of positions they seek to fill.
  • Analyzes client employment history and fine tunes the recruitment and preparation process so clients remain employed. If needed, locate resources for job readiness and job training services.
  • Researches and implements new program initiatives, to increase client retention and general client outcomes
  • Outreach to potential partners, clients, and employers.
  • Collaborates with other agencies, as needed.
  • Work with volunteers in your programs to ensure a positive experience for the clients we serve and the volunteers. This may include some elements of supervision, training, and feedback on performance for some volunteers in your program, depending on the project at hand.

OTHER DUTIES:

  • Ensures timely entry of data into the database to ensure reports are complete.
  • Routinely enters, reviews, and updates client data records to track evaluations, progress, and outcomes.
  • Supervise interns and volunteers assigned to the employment coach for support.
  • Possesses a general understanding of all programs at Catholic Charities of Dallas by working as a member of a cross-functional team that provides services to families from resources within and outside the directorate.
  • Participates in sharing information, team meetings, and helping to track and report progress and outcomes related to the various funding requirements.
  • Review best practices and stay up to date on financial and employment industries’ practices.
  • Works with team members to develop services that ensure ongoing success and identify areas of improvement.
  • Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities
  • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • A four-year degree in social work, business, finance, or a related field of study is preferred but may be substituted by significant relevant work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • 1-3 years’ experience in workforce development, and/or proven ability to successfully apply financial/employment coaching skills with the target population preferred.
  • Previous successful experience in job development, recruiting, and job retention services is highly desirable.
  • General knowledge and understanding of the needs of a low-income working population.
  • Well-organized with ability to prioritize and manage tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills verbal and written. Spanish/English language skills required.
  • Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office, using the Internet, and database management.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (background check, driving record, language, physical)

  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check
  • Driving Record: clear driving record required
  • Travel: occasionally
  • Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dallas, TX 75247: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

  • Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

JOB SUMMARY

Disaster Services is currently seeking an Employment Coach for our Housing Stability Grant through TDHCA. The purpose of the grant is to help maintain or obtain stable housing for eligible households that are at risk of eviction or of housing instability. As the Employment Coach, you will provide the clients with guided employment advice that is tailored to the individual’s needs and circumstances. In this role, you will assist clients with their resumes, mock interviews, and job searches. Your duties will be to provide the tools and resources to elevate the client’s self-sufficiency so that they can become

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops plans of action with clients in order to reach their short and long-term goals.
  • Identifies employment needs of clients via assessments and coaching.
  • Guides them on interviewing techniques, resume building and web-based job search efforts.
  • Builds relationships with employers in order to understand their business and the job requirements of positions they seek to fill.
  • Analyzes client employment history and customize the clients case plan.
  • Locate resources for job readiness and job training services.
  • Outreach to potential partners, clients, and employers

OTHER DUTIES:

  • Ensures timely entry of data into the data base to ensure reports are complete.
  • Routinely enters, reviews, and updates client data records to track evaluations, progress, and outcomes.
  • Supervise interns and volunteers assigned to the employment coach for support.
  • Possess a general understanding of all programs at Catholic Charities of Dallas by working as a member of a cross-functional team that provides services to families from resources within and outside the directorate.
  • Participates in sharing information, team meetings, and helping to track and report progress and outcomes related to the various funding requirements.
  • Review best practices and stay up-to-date on financial and employment industries’ practices.
  • Works with team members to develop services that ensure ongoing success and identify areas of improvement.
  • Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities  Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • A four-year degree in social work, business, finance, or a related field of study is preferred but may be substituted by significant relevant work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • 1-3 years’ experience in workforce development, and/or proven ability to successfully apply financial/employment coaching skills with the target population preferred.
  • Previous successful experience in job development, recruiting, and job retention services is highly desirable.
  • General knowledge and understanding of the needs of a low-income working population.
  • Well-organized with ability to prioritize and manage tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills verbal and written. Spanish/English language skills required.
  • Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office, using the Internet, and database management.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • (background check, driving record, language, physical) Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check

Driving Record: clear driving record required

Travel: Occasionally

Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dallas, TX 75247: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

  • Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location

Foster Family Recruiter/Outreach Specialist

Engage in meeting and targeted recruitment and marketing efforts for foster parents and host homes, in accordance with the mission and values of the agency. Manage foster parent pipeline so that applicants receive appropriate follow-up, training, and preparation for licensure process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement written recruitment plan including goals and objectives.
  • Engage in outreach and recruitment events with excellence, organization, and professionalism.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with relevant funding and monitoring entities, faith-based organizations, social service providers, and other community partners.
  • Facilitate and manage pipeline foster parent pipeline.
  • Manage Foster Parent Application for potential foster parents, make recommendations and hand off to licensor.
  • Develop and maintain marketing materials for program; distribute according to recruitment plan.
  • Have a working, up-to-date knowledge of funder requirements for program as well as licensing standards.
  • Assist in developing and coordinating foster family retention activities.
  • Assist with delivery of training for pipeline and active foster families, as needed.
  • Complete/audit necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, licensing requirements and standards.
  • Assist with foster family retention activities and trainings.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with relevant funding, monitoring entities and other community partners.

OTHER DUTIES:

  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with clients.
  • Attend required abuse risk management training.
  • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
  • Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
  • Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients.
  • Complete 40 hours of program training per year.
  • Support the Missions, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities of Dallas.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Social Work or related field and three years’ experience in social services; OR a combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Experience working with children, families, and foster families through trauma informed care strongly preferred.
  • Experience with refugee and immigrant populations preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and interest in marketing/public speaking
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills required.
  • Ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and ethnicities.
  • Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products, including Publisher and other marketing platforms
  • Experience with client database software.
  • CPR/First Aid Training & Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as required by program; provided by the program.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
  • Ability to work evenings and some weekends

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check, child abuse/neglect check, and fingerprinting.
  • Drug Screen: pre-employment and random
  • Driving Record: Valid TX driver’s license, cleared motor vehicle record, required $100K/$300K liability insurance & safe, reliable transportation for work-related usage
  • Health: Pre-hire TB screen. Other public health screenings or immunizations as indicated by program
  • Language requirements: Bilingual in common client language strongly preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dallas-Fort Worth, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Are you able to work some evenings and weekends for outreach activities?
  • This position will split between working in the Dallas office, the Fort Worth office, and in the field. Are you okay with that?

Experience:

  • working with children, families, and foster families: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Trauma-Informed Care: 1 year (Preferred)
  • work with refugee and immigrant populations: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
  • Microsoft Publisher: 1 year (Preferred)
  • marketing platforms: 1 year (Required)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Required)

Work Location: One location

Refugee Medical Assistance Case Manager

Screen clients for eligibility into RMA Program and apply for eligible clients. Be familiar with TXOR RSS and RCMA Provider Manual, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) required eligibility documentation, and RMA administrator USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants). Support Case Managers by providing services related to medical assistance. Maintain good file record in paper and paper less form. Be main contact point for assigned cases (clients). Do appropriate referral to another program base on client needs or request.

Job Attributes:

The focus of this job is on producing high quality, detailed work providing application assistance to eligible RMA clients. Consistent, error free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct eligibility screenings for prospective clients: refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian entrants, SIV, Parolees, and others as defined by ORR as eligible populations.
  • Do orientations about RMA program, intake, and enrollment in RMA.
  • Apply for clients to the RMA program online.
  • Follow up on applications in application process.
  • Once approved, find and print out medical card from Point Comfort.
  • Ensure delivery to clients in a timely manner.
  • Explain to clients how to utilize Point Comfort Cards.
  • Generate weekly and monthly reports as needed.
  • Contact Regional Refugee Health Officer as needed for RMA.
  • Contact hospitals to provide medical insurance for bills needing to be sent to claims.
  • Form relationships with local clinics, hospitals, and other health care resources and connect clients to these resources.
  • Document all services within required timeframes in CCD database- Apricot.

OTHER DUTIES:

  • Is knowledgeable of program policies in order to properly inform clients of same
  • Adheres to federal case and program documentation requirements as outlined in the funder guidelines
  • Submits reports as required and in a timely manner
  • Support the Missions, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities of Dallas
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor
  • May train and lead the activities of volunteers and interns.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working with individuals from diverse cultures and ethnicities.
  • Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Bilingual in a language reflected in the current client population is preferred (Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Swahili, Burmese, French, Spanish, Somali)
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and utilize effective time management techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products.
  • Adherence to applicable professional and agency Codes of Ethics.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Must possess a valid Texas driver license, have access to a vehicle, and have a current liability insurance policy.
  • Annual TB test.
  • Ability to assume additional duties as assigned.
  • This position requires a criminal background check.
  • Other public health screenings or immunizations as indicated by program.
  • Ability to accept additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
  • Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products
  • Adherence to applicable professional and agency Codes of Ethics
  • Capable of performing tasks with limited supervision.
  • Efficient time management skills
  • Attentive to detail and highly organized
  • Ability to work in a flexible work environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Be able to sit for prolonged period.
  • Be able to stand, bend, kneel, etc. while performing certain duties/tasks/activities
  • Be able to lift, push or pull up to 10 lbs.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check
  • Driving Record: Clear driving record, valid TX driver’s license, required insurance, and own reliable transportation
  • Health: Annual TB screen and other public health screenings as indicated by program
  • Pay: $19 – $20 per hour
  • Hours: 40 hrs/wk; Monday – Friday (Agency hours: M/W/F 7:30am – 5:30pm Tues/Thurs 7:30am – 7:30pm)
  • Commute: In-person position; travel required to transport clients (mileage compensated as per federal rate for personal vehicle usage)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime

Work Location: One location

Part-Time Bilingual Youth Care Worker – St. Mary’s Center for Children – Fort Worth, TX

Catholic Charities Dallas is looking for Youth Intervention Specialist to join our team. You will be part of the Children’s Services program caring for unaccompanied immigrant children.

The following shifts are available:

(1) PT position – 10 hrs/week Mondays 530pm-930pm & Saturdays 7am-1pm, and options to pick up additional shifts as available

JOB DESCRIPTION

Guidance

You will provide guidance to youth in care. You will help them with daily skill building lessons, help them build their self-esteem, and grow; ensuring that their service plans are implemented, and feedback is provided to the service team.

Advocate

You will assist the children to develop positive relationships and actively advocate for their success. Children in your care will be safe, secure, and more confident.

Positive Behaviors

You will promote positive behaviors and help children learn coping skills and setting a good example. You will confidently address difficult child behaviors and use your skills, training and best practices in working with children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and separation/loss.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working with abused children preferred.
  • Understanding of the unique needs of children placed in shelter care.
  • Physical strength to provide physical intervention for clients with high risk behaviors, if necessary and as last resort.
  • One year experience in direct care.
  • Able to manage high risk activities and supervising youth.
  • Serve as a role model to children by modeling positive, work relationships with peers, supervisors, volunteers and other professionals.
  • Assist children with daily hygiene and chores, light cooking and clean up.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish required
  • Valid drivers license
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills are desired
  • Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products
  • Strong organizational and time management skills required
  • Ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures ethnicity

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Part-time, non-exempt position not eligible for health, vision, dental benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued on prorated basis.

ABOUT US

Mission

Catholic Charities calls the community to action to join us in addressing the root causes of poverty, hunger, and homelessness by serving, educating, and empowering all those in need.

Vision

Catholic Charities will be recognized as an effective leader serving the most vulnerable in our communities on their journey toward hope, independence and a better life.

OUR Values

  • Service – giving of ourselves and welcoming all
  • Compassion – treating all with empathy, care and consideration
  • Integrity – doing what is just, honest, and merciful
  • Respect – acknowledging the dignity and worth of every person
  • Commitment – giving attention, energy, and passion to all we do

For more information, you can visit our website at: http://www.ccdallas.org

________________________________________________________

Pay Frequency:

  • Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability
  • Weekends only

COVID-19 considerations:
– Personal protective equipment provided or required
– Temperature screenings
– Social distancing guidelines in place
– Virtual meetings
– Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Experience:

  • direct care: 1 year (Preferred)
  • working with abused children: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

  • English/Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location

Join a great team serving those in need at a vibrant and growing non-profit organization!

Are you optimistic, high-energy, proactive, and results-driven? Are you detail-oriented? Do you like organizing and facilitating processes and projects? Do you want to join a dynamic, fast-paced work environment?

Catholic Charities Dallas is looking for just such a person to join our team as the Sr. Executive Administrative Assistant, reporting directly to the President & CEO.

Job Description:

Supporting the daily priorities, tasks, assignments, projects and needs to ensure that the President & CEO is timely, prepared, informed, and ready for all that lies ahead. You will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO. You will manage the CEO’s calendar; schedule meetings help to organize and facilitate positive outcomes. This role will also serve as the lead liaison to the Board of Directors, senior management leaders acting in support of the CEO, organizing and coordinating executive outreach, external relations efforts and special project leadership and execution.

As time permits and work demands arise, this role will also provide support and project leadership on various assigned projects in support of the CCD’s Development efforts and Chief Development Officer as they occur.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Previous C-level executive support experience
  • Self-startingwith strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
  • Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with takeholders, including staff, board members, external partners, and donors
  • Expert level written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
  • Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
  • Willing to work early and late on occasions as needed / requested
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

Catholic Charities Dallas offers a variety of benefits to our staff including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Our employees can participate in a retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment. Paid Time Off (PTO) allows employees the flexibility to take time off as they need and we have a generous holiday schedule. This is a full-time exempt position salary range commensurate to skills and experience.

ABOUT US

Mission

Catholic Charities calls the community to action to join us in addressing the root causes of poverty, hunger, and homelessness by serving, educating, and empowering all those in need.

Vision

Catholic Charities will be recognized as an effective leader serving the most vulnerable in our communities on their journey toward hope, independence, and a better life.

OUR Values

  • Service – giving of ourselves and welcoming all
  • Compassion – treating all with empathy, care and consideration
  • Integrity – doing what is just, honest, and merciful
  • Respect – acknowledging the dignity and worth of every person
  • Commitment – giving attention, energy, and passion to all we do

For more information, you can visit our website at: http://www.ccdallas.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dallas, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to work early and late on occasions as needed/requested?

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
  • Microsoft Powerpoint: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Microsoft Word: 1 year (Required)
  • Microsoft SharePoint: 1 year (Required)
  • Microsoft Outlook: 2 years (Required)
  • Microsoft Outlook Calendar: 2 years (Required)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Develop a positive relationship with all children and actively advocate for their success. Provide guidance, daily skill-building lessons, and support that allows children to make progress, build self-esteem, foster growth, and gain Hope. Work closely with the UC team to provide administrative support to the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Sun-Thursday 1 pm-9 pm

  • Provide direct care of youth, for assigned ratio shifts, and as needed for program activities.
  • Assist children with daily hygiene and chores, including administering medications as designated.
  • Provide sound supervision to an assigned group of children.
  • Create a welcoming and safe environment for children.
  • Assist in the meal preparation, service, and clean-up on designated shifts.
  • Assist in building children’s self-esteem/self-efficacy and provide opportunities for children to become more self-aware.
  • Offer holistic educational assistance to foster growth, including life skills, working with the classroom teacher in meeting the children’s educational needs, and assisting with homework.
  • Encourage optimism in children, encouraging them to have hope for their futures.
  • Provide therapeutic support in crisis situations and build therapeutic rapport following the intervention, remaining calm and compassionate in highly stressful circumstances.
  • Perform administrative support functions for the program in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Provide clear, thorough documentation as required and input from direct interactions with clients to be used in service planning.
  • Take the initiative to stay current on all required program training and apply a working knowledge of best practices in working with children who have experienced abuse, neglect, separation, and loss.
  • Demonstrate the ability to recognize the effects of past trauma on current behaviors, distinguishing behaviors from the child’s character.
  • Transport youth on community outings and field trips during school hours.
  • Comply with the unannounced observation by supervisors during shifts.
  • Actively participate in monthly supervision/touchpoints with supervisors in order to discuss ongoing development.

OTHER DUTIES

  • Attend required abuse risk management training.
  • Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
  • Report any suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, following mandated abuse reporting procedures.
  • Serve as a role model to children by modeling positive, working relationships with peers, supervisors, volunteers, and other professionals; demonstrating effective communication skills, conflict management, and working collaboratively on a team.
  • Display the ability to learn and grow through feedback and mentoring provided by supervisors.
  • Support the Missions, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities of Dallas.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • Bachelor’s degree OR a combination of relevant experience and education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Experience working with children with traumatic backgrounds preferred.
  • Understanding of unique needs of children who have been removed from the home due to possible abuse or neglect preferred.
  • Physical strength to restrain a client due to high-risk behaviors, if necessary and as a last resort.
  • One year of experience in a direct care position preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

  • Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
  • Drug Screen: pre-employment and random
  • Driving Record: Valid TX driver’s license, cleared motor vehicle record, required $100K/$300K liability insurance & safe, reliable vehicle for work-related use
  • Health: Annual TB screen. Other public health screenings or immunizations as indicated by the program
  • Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Fort Worth, TX 76115: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a cleared motor vehicle record?

Language:

  • English and Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location

Making the mission possible

Are you service minded, compassionate and committed to helping others?  Do you recognize the dignity and worth of every person?  Do you believe in doing what is just, honest and merciful?  If yes, we are looking for you!

Our organization provides many benefits, but perhaps the best is the type of work we do every day!

2020 Best Nonprofits to work for

Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) was selected as one of the 2020 “Best Nonprofits to Work For.” The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces.

This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the nonprofit industry, benefiting the industry’s economy, workforce and businesses. The list is made up of 50 organizations.

***Please be advised: The information on this page, or information through links provided, are neither a direct nor an implied offer of employment or guarantee of employment. Posted openings may be filled at any time without prior notice. In addition to the posted employment qualifications, additional procedures such as a background check, drug screening, and other exams may be required either by policy or law. For additional conditions and restrictions, a complete employment policy statement, complete job descriptions, and more, please contact us. CCD is an equal opportunity employer.