Thrive and Change Lives

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives.

We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!

Flexible Work Schedules

Remitted Tuition

Professional Development

Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits

Professional Supervision and Coaching

Recognition and Appreciation Programs

Opportunities for Growth and Promotion

The Men's Shelter Case Worker will help monitor and assist individuals and families who have been referred to, or are requiring assistance from, Catholic Charities to insure their safety and basic needs are being met. Help homeless and/or housing vulnerable individuals find and maintain housing and access benefits/income. They will interview clients with problems such as: personal and family adjustments, individuals whose children may be placed in foster care, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, and physical and mental impairments to determine nature and degree of problem. Secure information such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to client’s situation, and evaluate these and client’s capacities. They will counsel clients individually, in family, or in other small groups regarding plans for meeting needs, and aid clients to mobilize inner capacities and environmental resources to improve social functioning. Meets with clients as required by funding sources. help clients to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self, personal problems, and client’s part in creating them. Monitor clients’ progress, or lack there of. The Men's Shelter Case Worker will refer clients to community resources and other organizations. Network with community service providers. Complete all necessary reporting forms for government agencies and funding sources (UCR’s, progress notes, referrals, and statistics). Maintain client case files. Maintain appropriate communication with supervisors and other funding sources. Notify of any safety issues in a timely manner.  Maintain guidelines established by the funding sources and Catholic Charities policies and procedures. All other duties related to housing individuals and helping them remain housed.

This Position is Fulltime at 35 Hours a Week (Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm). Pay for this Position is $21.00 Per Hour.

Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:

• Associate Degree in Human Services or related field with 3 years of experience working with vulnerable individuals or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Licenses/Certifications/Clearances:

• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Registered and insured vehicle
• NYS Child Abuse Registry Clearance.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

• Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at clients’ homes and/or community facilities which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with children/adults in a challenging and active environment.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building on our foundation of a diverse workforce; and fostering an inclusive environment that encourages the recruitment and engagement of a workforce that fully represents the community we serve. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race), color, creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, prior arrest/conviction record, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status of being transgender, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by law.