Program Specialist

Program Specialist

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

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.

Purpose Of Position:

Program Specialist, Senior Services at Catholic Charities:

• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.
• Plans curriculum and facilitates support/education groups for participants.
• Provides resource and referral connections to program participants to improve participant stability, self-sufficiency, personal growth and development.
• Manages and implements daily food service for participants, and monthly for Kinship program.
• Determines necessary level of intervention, utilizing a participant centered focus informed by Trauma Informed Practices.
• Maintains accurate and up to date documentation and follows agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate and timely program statistical data to meet reporting requirements. Enters data and generates reports through utilization of data tracking systems.
• Assists with the completion of program reporting.
• Assists with special program projects and community outreach/projects.
• Assists with the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of program/volunteers/interns.
• Develops and maintains professional collaborative working relationships with other service organizations/parishes/boards/committees for the benefit of the program.
• Participates in Catholic Charities monthly Volunteer Roundtable
• Promotes and markets program services to the community.
• Demonstrates skills and sensitivity to the cultural/linguistic differences of staff, participants and community.
• Maintains confidentiality of participant and agency information
• Follows budget as set by manager. Provides input into process.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Requires intermediate knowledge of computers to input information, maintain client and program data, generate reports, and create communications.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.
• Must be bilingual in both English and Spanish
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate staff through application of Agency values and Leadership Model.

Education and/or Experience:

• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from accredited four-year college or university; and one-year related experience or training preferred.
• Experience working with the senior population preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $22.00 - 27.00 Part-Time - Time, up to 30 hours per week.

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; 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:

• Shift is Part Time (up to 30 hours per week)
• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is in included.)
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• 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.

**Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

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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