Description:
Location: Catholic Community Services of Utah, 745 E 300 S SLC UT 84102
Status: Non-exempt, Full-time, with benefits
Salary: $15-15.50/hr DOE
Catholic Community Services of Utah provides help and creates hope for thousands of people of all beliefs who are most in need in our community through Refugee Resettlement, Homeless Services and CCS of Northern Utah programs.
CCS offers an outstanding benefits package including group health insurance, dental, 401a and 403b retirement plans and a generous PTO/holiday schedule.
Job Description:
To serve as an educational consultant, advocate, and expert for the youth, foster parents, and staff of the Refugee Foster Care program. To assist in providing full range of life skills preparation services to unaccompanied refugee minors (URM) in foster care or supervised independent living. Provision of services as outlined in the state and federal regulations and in compliance with policies and procedures of Catholic Community Services Refugee Foster Care Program. All services provided in a manner that will facilitate self-sufficiency within the service period.
Responsibilities include:
Prepare URM foster youth for independence in the United States.
Assist youth in seeking independent living arrangements such as apartment hunting through internet, newspapers, etc. Provide training in the language of leases, responsibilities, and rights of tenants.
Stay up to date on high school, college level, and technical programming requirements, financial aid, scholarships, and resources in order to help youth and other staff be aware of deadlines, requirements, and opportunities.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Work Environment inside/outside, office, warehouse, noise, temperature, etc.
Work will be performed primarily inside but will occur in youths' homes, places of employment, educational institutes, and other locations as needed in addition to being performed in an office. Driving is required in this position.
Physical Demands including bending, sitting, lifting and driving
Work requires the ability to sit and stand for long periods, to walk moderate distances, to drive, and occasionally to assist youth with physical activities such as carrying groceries or household supplies.
Qualifications:
Skills, knowledge and abilities:
Works independently in safe, appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem solving and problem prevention. Adheres to deadlines.
Displays sensitivity to the needs of clients, client's families, visitors, co-workers, volunteers and other persons with whom the employee may interact.
Proficiency in English oral and written communication.
Must maintain confidentiality regarding clients.
Proficiency in computer skills to maintain case files, complete documentation, scheduling and e-mail in Outlook.
Education, training and or experience:
Bachelor's degree in education or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience with multi-cultural and refugee community.
Experience advocating for youth in school settings.
Background Screen/BCI requirement
Must pass BCI/FBI background check.
Licenses, certifications and credentials
Current Utah driver's license, proof of auto insurance with minimum policy liability limits of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence, 21 years of age or older, a clean driving record, and ability to meet CCS vehicle safety requirements.
Position status and expected schedule
This position is non-exempt. The general schedule will consist of 40 hours to be worked on Monday through Fridays between the hours of 8:30 AM and 8:00 PM.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. CCS is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply: Please go the company website: ccsutah.org and apply under the employment tab.
Position closes: Open until filled
Requisition #:17.11.5
Application Instructions:
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://www.applicantpro.com/j/674862-80574