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Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County Caseworkers in Ashtabula, Ohio
Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County is seeking Family Services and Financial Literacy Caseworkers.
Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County is seeking a full-time position providing assessment, advocacy and case work for low and medium income households requesting basic needs assistance which includes housing, utility assistance, diapers/formula, prescription assistance, clothing, hygiene items and other supportive basic needs to assist individuals and/or families toward self-sufficiency. Will conduct one-on-one financial literacy education, group financial literacy education. Comfortable with public speaking to medium sized groups.
? Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and/or families facing hardship and/or complex issues.
? Engage in client advocacy needs with landlords, utility companies, other assistance programs and/or other consumer related partners.
? Have the ability to work with grants/special funding and follow compliance and documentation guidelines
? Demonstrate commitment to strengths-based approaches to service delivery, principles of self-determination and person-centered planning
? Understand and respect individual choices and diversity, and provides dignity and respect to all in need
? Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong time management and client file management skills. Position must become a HUD-certified caseworker within 6-months of hir
Minimum Education Required:
Associate's degree in Social Work, OR a related field and two years' experience preferable in the human services or behavioral health field. Bilingual is a plus.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Dental, Vacation, Paid Holidays, 403B.
APPLY: carriea@doyccac.org