Catholic Charities Careers

Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference?

Do you want to be part of improving the quality of life for people in need? Are you service-minded, compassionate, and committed to helping others?

Catholic Charities Dallas provides social services to the nine counties of the Diocese of Dallas. Want to enjoy your work and make an impact?

If so, keep reading – we have a job for YOU!

Our values

Service
Compassion
Integrity
Respect
Commitment

Open positions

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JOB SUMMARY

We serve the chronically homeless and work hard to make sure they know they are cared for and treat them with dignity and respect. Those who succeed at CCD will do so because they enjoy an empowered, challenging, fulfilling, and rewarding workplace!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist the Property Manager with the day-to-day operations and resident relations by covering the front desk and answering the phone.
  • Showing available units and working close with maintenance to make sure the make readies are turned and ready in a timely fashion.
  • Work with partner agencies and case managers to acquire potential tenants. Consistently reaching out when units are available or about to become available.
  • Process applications, run background checks, prepare and execute move in paperwork and lease agreements.
  • Meet with residents annually to complete recertification paperwork.
  • Ensure all required paperwork is complete and scan all documents into Yardi. Send to the Compliance Coordinator for final completion. The same will be for renewals.
  • Distributing various forms, spreadsheets, manuals, information packages, and miscellaneous type-written information.
  • Ensure accurate work orders are entered into the system, completed and removed in a timely fashion.

OTHER DUTIES:

  • Process correspondence for residents, contractors, and other third parties for the Property Manager.
  • Maintain reported Risk Management Policies and Incidents immediately upon occurrence.
  • Assist property manager as needed on special projects · Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients.
  • Complete required abuse prevention training (Safe Environment) and others, as required by program.
  • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
  • Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
  • Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising clients, as applicable.
  • Respond quickly and effectively to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s disciplinary procedures.
  • Provide staff with regular feedback regarding abuse risk prevention and a healthy reporting culture.
  • Ensure required abuse prevention practices are followed and a healthy reporting culture is maintained
  • Maintain resident work order daily.
  • Assist with resident and vendor-related interface as needed
  • Assist Property Manager with resident relations as required
  • Opens, sorts, and distributes incoming correspondence, including mail, faxes, and email
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • Highschool Diploma or equivalent
  • Two plus years of leasing/admin experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong sales and negotiation abilities
  • Knowledge of local rental market and regulations
  • Proficient in computer applications for the property management system
  • Database entry, reporting, and query experience preferred.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and initiative are required.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and effective time management skills.
  • Ability to accept additional duties as assigned.

0THER REQUIREMENTS

Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check

Driving Record: N/ A

Health: annual TB screening and other public screenings or immunizations as indicated by the program

Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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Job Overview
Provides direct case management services for pregnant/parenting women including intake, referral, support groups, arranging medical services; individual counseling, counseling other significant persons; assistance/guidance in decision making, and planning for the care of the child. Responsible for marketing of the program and services provided to potential clients and other professionals. Also provides services, as needed, for adoptive families including counseling; education, orientation, and seminars; home studies; supervision of placements; and facilitating adoptive families group meetings. Provides case management services related to foster homes, as needed.

Essential Duties:

  • Provides direct case management services to birth mothers and adoptive couples.
  • Provides referral services and information for effective access to community resources
  • Provides education/training for adoptive parents, birth families, and other professionals
  • Provides counseling services for birthmothers and adoptive couples
  • Conducts home visits / home studies following state guidelines for adoptive placements
  • Assists with post placement supervision of adopted placements
  • Conducts home visits to augment assessment of client needs
  • Conducts home visits and home studies for foster families
  • Completes contract billing requirements
  • Maintains minimum standards and file audits
  • Supervises Interns

Other Duties:

  • Provides testimony in court as warranted
  • Evaluates cases and makes determination for closure when appropriate
  • Completes documentation in an accurate and efficient manner
  • Outreach services to increase number of birthmothers and adoptive couples
  • Workshops and trainings at clinics, hospitals, agencies, etc. to increase awareness about adoption
  • Adheres to applicable professional and agency code of ethics.
  • If applicable, maintains licensure and certification: attend mandatory trainings, in-services, continuing education, and staff meetings.
  • Supports the Missions, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities of Dallas.
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients.
  • Complete required abuse prevention training (Safe Environment) and others, as required by program.
  • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
  • Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
  • Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients, as applicable.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education & Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field; 2 years of casework experience preferred.
  • BSW; LMSW or LCSW preferred.
  • Qualifications for Level 1 Child Placement Staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilites :

  • Maintains current professional license for the state of Texas, if applicable.
  • Maintains professional liability insurance, if applicable.
  • Computer literate and experienced with MS Office suite of products.
  • CPR/First Aid Trainings as required by program.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check and finger printing.

Drug Screen: pre-employment and random

Driving Record: Valid TX driver’s license and required insurance

Health: New Hire TB screen. Other public health screenings or immunizations as indicated by program.

Language: Fluent in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Travel: 50% travel required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Work Location: In person

Making the mission possible

Are you service minded, compassionate and committed to helping others?  Do you recognize the dignity and worth of every person?  Do you believe in doing what is just, honest and merciful?  If yes, we are looking for you!

Our organization provides many benefits, but perhaps the best is the type of work we do every day!

2020 Best Nonprofits to work for

Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) was selected as one of the 2020 “Best Nonprofits to Work For.” The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces.

This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the nonprofit industry, benefiting the industry’s economy, workforce and businesses. The list is made up of 50 organizations.

***Please be advised: The information on this page, or information through links provided, are neither a direct nor an implied offer of employment or guarantee of employment. Posted openings may be filled at any time without prior notice. In addition to the posted employment qualifications, additional procedures such as a background check, drug screening, and other exams may be required either by policy or law. For additional conditions and restrictions, a complete employment policy statement, complete job descriptions, and more, please contact us. CCD is an equal opportunity employer.