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Form of workOUR PURPOSE
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.
Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
A Shelter Associate Lead at Catholic Charities:
- Applies appropriate techniques and standards in assisting the Shelter Supervisor and Manager in program operations and service delivery consistent with our mission, values and Catholic teachings.
- Implements program objectives and standards as directed by supervisor/management
- Assist management in maintaining accurate and timely program statistical data to meet reporting requirements. Enters data and generates reports.
- Responsible in the development and implementation of staff training
- Subject matter expert of each shift of the shelter operation.
- Responsible to provide consistent monitoring of patients in the H to H Program, communication and training of staff and care coordination team and the progress and monitoring requirements of the patient status including but not limited to vitals, observation of health/behaviors and logging of data clearly and concisely.
- Knowledge of basic CPR/First Aid, AED and medical concepts (vitals) to address crisis situations or determine next step in the care process.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year of related supervisory/lead experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some college preferred but not required.
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification and/or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment.
- One-year experience working with homeless or low income individuals in a residential setting, preferably with mental health diagnosed clients.
- Ability to effectively lead and motivate staff
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Salary: $18.50/hr. $1/hr bilingual or overnight differential.
Schedule: Ability to cover overnights and weekends as needed as well as attend mandatory trainings and meetings. Typical week ten hour shifts Sunday to Wednesday 12:30pm to 10:30pm. The Samaritan House Shelter is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, Holidays are a must.
Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.
Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:
- Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
- 9 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so there may be a need to work some holidays, which would include holiday pay).
- 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
- Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
- May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!
We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.
Drug-Free Workplace.
Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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