AGENCY DESCRIPTION

Coordinated Care Agency (CCA), a dba of the Archdiocesan Housing Authority, offers comprehensive services, enhanced shelter, and housing for people experiencing deep poverty and homelessness.
The purpose of our work is to ensure that people have access to healthcare, housing, and supports that they need to thrive. The team works to promote social changes to dismantle systemic racism, injustices and inequities that contribute to housing instability. We approach our clients and colleagues through a trauma informed lens, based on the knowledge and understanding of how trauma affects people’s lives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger/ handle/feel/type, operate office machinery and reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to regularly push, pull, lift and/or carry supplies up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work takes place at the agency work location for the duration of the scheduled shift where long periods of sitting, working on a computer, walking to various work areas, going up and down stairs, and standing are required.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem-solving, and comprehending.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One-year experience working in a social service and/or customer service role
• Experience or knowledge of mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or homeless services.
• Knowledge and experience with crisis intervention.
• Commitment to harm reduction and housing first program model.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to commit to developing and safekeeping a workplace that values and supports a culturally diverse work environment.
• Experience with Microsoft office suite of programs and related databases.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (e.g. phone, voicemail service, email, etc.) at all times in which to be reached.
• Ability to adapt and respond to different people and situations through a trauma informed lens
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of the Coordinated Care Agency and the Archdiocesan Housing Authority.
• Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork.
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
• Criminal history background checks are required prior to employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain food handler’s permit within 30 days of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working with people experiencing housing instability.
• Lived experience with poverty, housing instability, mental health, and/or substance use disorders.
• College level classes toward degree in Social Service or related field.
• Previous work experience in programs that work with clients with high support needs.
• CPR/First Aid training.Ability to speak secondary language that is commonly spoken by clients.
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  Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.
  Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

CLIENT SERVICES DUTIES

• Manage front desk and site security, including welcoming clients, visitors and donors, receive in-kind donations, sorting and distributing mail, monitoring security cameras and lobby, implementing building and program rules, and sanitizing client belongings.
• Perform routine walkthroughs of the entire facility to engage with clients and ensure safety.
• Process messages and maintain accurate client tracking records.
• Answer phones and provide information to callers about services offered at the program and other locations.
• Lead activities and/or groups.
• Assist with serving and preparing meals, snacks, and beverages.
• Assist in hosting events for the clients and public.
• Assist clients as they move into or out of the program as needed.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend staff meetings, workshops, retreats, and in-service classes as assigned.
• Maintain accurate record of hours worked, record hours worked daily, and approve timecards before deadline.
• Contribute to and support a positive, team-oriented work environment; participate with other staff members in group decision-making process.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the program.
• Assist with client and program laundry as needed.
• Inform supervisors of facilities and client-related issues.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger/ handle/feel/type, operate office machinery and reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to regularly push, pull, lift and/or carry supplies up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work takes place at the agency work location for the duration of the scheduled shift where long periods of sitting, working on a computer, walking to various work areas, going up and down stairs, and standing are required