Catholic Charities of Onondaga County

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Caseworker -Empowerment Program (FT $22.00/Hr)

Job Locations US-NY-Syracuse
Posted Date 1 week ago(3/26/2025 12:38 PM)
ID
2025-4491
# of Openings
1
Category
Emergency Services

Overview

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

Responsibilities

The Case Worker will engage in client interviews to assess and understand the nature and extent of their challenges, which may include personal and family adjustments, potential foster care situations, financial struggles, employment issues, basic needs concerns, and physical or mental impairments. They will gather relevant information about the client's medical, psychological, and social factors, evaluate their capacities, and provide counseling and support to develop plans for meeting their needs and improving their social functioning. The Case Worker will actively refer clients to community resources and organizations, maintain accurate documentation and reporting for government agencies and funding sources, and ensure effective communication with supervisors and other stakeholders. Timely reporting of safety issues is also an essential responsibility.

 

This Position is Full Time. Pay is $22.00 Per Hour.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:

  • Associate Degree in Human Services or a related field.
  • Three years of experience working with vulnerable individuals.
  • Alternatively, a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
  • Candidates with lived experience are preferred and encouraged to apply.

Licenses/Certificate/Clearances:

  • Valid N.Y.S. Driver's License.
  • Registered and insured vehicle.
  • N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry clearance.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

  • Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at client's homes and/or community facilities.
  • Some locations may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals.

 

 

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. 

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