About the Role
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is seeking an experienced Intake Coordinator to join their SSVF services team, serving homeless or at-risk Veterans and their families in Onondaga County. This role is crucial in helping individuals and families overcome challenges related to housing, employment, and personal well-being.
Responsibilities
- Interview clients to determine the nature and degree of problems related to personal and family adjustments, child welfare, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, and physical/mental impairments.
- Secure information on medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to a client's situation and evaluate these factors along with client capacities.
- Counsel clients individually, in families, or in small groups regarding plans for meeting needs.
- Aid clients in mobilizing inner capacities and environmental resources to improve social functioning.
- Meet with clients as required by funding sources.
- Help clients modify attitudes and behaviors by increasing understanding of self, personal problems, and their role in creating them.
- Monitor client progress.
- Refer clients to community resources and other organizations.
- Network with community service providers.
- Complete all necessary reporting forms for government agencies and funding sources, including UCRs, 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 funding sources and Catholic Charities policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties related to housing individuals and helping them remain housed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field required.
- Three years of experience working in housing and/or with vulnerable individuals.
- A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Experience in housing, housing law, and other related areas.
- Knowledge of State and Federal Veteran assistance programs.
- Valid N.Y.S. Driver's License.
- Must have a registered and insured vehicle.
- N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry clearance required.
- Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at client's homes and/or community facilities.
Location
- Onondaga County
Work Type
- Full Time
- 35 Hours a Week
Experience Level
- 3 years experience working with in housing and/or with vulnerable individuals
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field
Salary/Compensations
- $24.00 Per Hour
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Remitted Tuition
- Professional Development
- Competitive Pay
- Work Life Benefits
- Professional Supervision and Coaching
- Recognition and Appreciation Programs
- Opportunities for Growth and Promotion
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
- Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
