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 Intake Center Case Worker will 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. They will help homeless and/or housing vulnerable individuals find and maintain housing and access benefits/income. Through interviewing clients, the Case Worker will gather information regarding problems the client face 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. They will provide homeless/crisis casework to all COVID quarantine residents in hotels, secure information such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to client’s situation, and evaluate these and client’s capacities. The Case Worker 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.  They will meet with clients as required by funding sources as well as refer clients to community resources and other organizations. The Case Worker will complete all necessary reporting forms for government agencies and funding sources (UCR’s, progress notes, referrals, and statistics). Maintain client case files and Network with community service providers. Case Workers will provide base level crisis response to all COVID quarantine residents in hotels, Secure meal delivery/ensure daily meal provision and Monitor clients’ progress, or lack thereof and complete daily notes. They will maintain guidelines established by the funding sources and Catholic Charities.

This is a Full Time Position at 35 Hours a Week. Pay For This Position is 21.00 Per Hour

Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:

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

Skills and Abilities:

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

Licenses/Certifications/Clearances:

• Valid NYS Driver’s License,
• registered and insured vehicle,
• NYS Child Abuse Registry Clearance

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.