Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose?

Come see why the Cleveland Plain Dealer has named Catholic Charities one of the top workplaces for 10 years in a row.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Career Planning and Development
• And more!

What you will do:

Provide supervision, guidance, training, and support to shelter assistants and to residents in emergency shelter.

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Coordinate residential assistant coverage on all shifts (24 hours a day/7 days a week) through consultation with management
• May hire, evaluate performance, discipline and terminate residential assistants with consultation of management.
• Conduct residential assistant training in life/fire safety issues; environment of care; equipment management, hazardous materials; utilities management; security management; and emergency preparedness as needed and under direction from management.
• Monitor the medication check-in process to ensure staff compliance with adherence to established procedures.
• May facilitate training of all shelter assistants on breathalyzer testing requirements and procedures through consultation with Program Director.
• Co-facilitate monthly shelter assistant meetings with program director and/or case management supervisor.
• Monitor residents’ activities and enforce program conduct guidelines and/or rules as warranted.
• Supervise alcohol/drug dependent clients as warranted by program.
• Provide client support and guidance.
• Document services provided to clients in both Avatar and Penelope.
• Monitor staff CPR/First Aid Training.
• May transport clients in organizational vehicle to various meetings, appointments etc.
• Prepare requisitions of inventory and supplies.
• Will provide residential assistant coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Weekends Only: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Shift: 12:00AM - 12:00PM

• Travel throughout service area required for transporting clients to and from activities;
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, navigate stairs on an frequent basis at work site for stocking shelves, working with clients and maintaining a safe environment;
• Reading, writing and finger dexterity to manage data entry, faxing, copying, answering phones, forms/documents, computer and client files required on a frequent basis;
• Tasks require visual perception and discernment for looking through belongings on an occasional basis;
• Respond to crises as they occur on the floor by quick and spontaneous whole body movements (walking, bending, standing, pushing, pulling) to perform de-escalation with clients on a frequent basis.

• Able to occasionally lift/carry up to 30 lbs. unassisted.

Requirements:

• Combination of experience and education normally represented by a High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in residential or shelter program/services depending on program served.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with a team of professional staff desirable.

• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and are subject to a Moving Vehicle Report (MVR) check through the Department of Motor Vehicles annually. Any MVR grade of “unacceptable” is not permitted to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of Catholic Charities.
• Must provide a copy of driver’s license.
• Must be flexible and willing to be a team player in assisting program implementation (including shift coverage).
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.