Human Services Worker- After School Program

Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland is seeking a creative enthusiastic and motivated person to work with school-age children ages 5 yrs. - 17yrs. in our youth services the role you will provide leadership mentoring resources and support to children and families enrolled.

Program Statement: St. Martin de PoressFamily Center located in Clevelands Glenville neighborhood provides programs and services for all ages including cultural leadership and development activities for children and youth homework assistance summer camp field trips and recreational programs. St. Martin de Poress also provides adult services including parenting classes computer lab health screenings and food pantry. Older adults can benefit from socialization activities designed specifically for them.

What You Will be Doing:

• Plan coordinator and assist with after school activities and homework.
• Provide mentoring and serve as a role model to the youth in the program.
• Provide care and compassion while monitoring the youth.

Overview

Provide direct services to clients and their families and for related activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide support services to clients and their families or employers individually and in groups including job coaching as appropriate.
• Provide referral and follow up services to appropriate programs as needed.
• Make visits to clients and their families at their work sites/home/school as appropriate.
• Act as an advocate to programs and clients.
• Plan implement and facilitate program activities.
• Exemplify positive role modeling by professionalism language work ethic and positive communication.
• Complete and maintain appropriate documentation and paperwork as required.
• Set goals and direction for the program participants.
• Work with other social service agencies schools community colleges businesses churches and employers to develop additional resources and/or work experience/job placements for program participants.
• Prepare group report forms and maintain confidential records on clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

• Combination of education and experience normally represented by a High School diploma or equivalent plus college coursework and/or technical experience.
• One to two years of related experience required.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Must have good oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with pre-adolescents adolescents and adults depending on population served.
• Must be well organized detail oriented and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to form good working relationships with various resources.
• Knowledge of relevant community resources preferred.
• Must have valid Ohio Drivers License and reliable means of transportation for local travel.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

Pay Range - $13.72 - $17.67

Required Experience:

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