QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with people in crisis
• Ability to remain calm in stressful and/or emergency situations
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Basic knowledge of word processing and typing ability to enter participant information
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the participant population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse participant base.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Attended some college working towards an Associate or Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS); and 3 to 6 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OUR 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.

A Shelter Associate at Catholic Charities:

• Follows procedures and guidelines set forth in operating guidelines manual(s) to help maintain structure and order in the living environment
• Accurately and promptly completes all required documentation/data, including entering relevant participant information in daily logs before ending shift assignment.
• Maintains current knowledge of on-going events and changes by reading old logs
• Enforces shelter rules uniformly and consistently.
• Responds appropriately to needs and crisis situations, such as mediating basic interpersonal problems between participants and summoning emergency personnel
• Strives to make volunteers and guests feel welcome.

Requirements:

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 Full Time
• 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.
• 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