JOB TITLE     Program Manager

PROGRAM     Refugee Match Grant

JOB SUMMARY

The Refugee Match Grant program is an employment and case management program for recently-arrived refugees.  The Program Manager’s primary responsibility is the management of the activities of this program and its components. The Program Manager is responsible for direct supervision of staff and volunteers, the daily operations of the program, overseeing the budget, and ensuring program compliance with all applicable professional and agency standards and funder’s requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Manage program workflow and staff workload.  Coordinate services with other Catholic Charities programs.
2. Develop, monitor and evaluate program work plans, outputs and outcomes to ensure goals are met.  Identify and implement actions to improve goal attainment as necessary.
3. Monitor and evaluate staff performance to ensure compliance with all expectations and standards of practice. Provide training, supervision, mentoring, and coaching to develop program staff.
4. Monitor program revenues and control program expenditures to ensure accountability and operation within established budget. Promote good stewardship among staff members.
5. Assist in the identification and development of resources (volunteer, in-kind, financial) necessary to ensure successful program performance, including the preparation of proposals.
6. Research and analyze client population trends and emerging needs.  Evaluate and modify program responses to address identified needs in conjunction with agency leadership.
7. Cultivate positive relationships with funding and monitoring entities, faith based organizations, social service providers and other community partners. Participate in appropriate community collaborations.
8. Complete and monitor all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, licensing requirements, COA standards, and agency quality assurance standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field and one year experience working with multi-problem children and their families or a combination of education and experience.  Master's Degree in Social work preferred.
• Bilingual skills in a common client language (English/Spanish) are preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current Texas driver’s license, and evidence of auto liability insurance. Must be willing to transport clients in his/her car.   

Master’s Degree in business, social work or related field and one year of experience in managing professionals in a social service environment; or a combination of education and experience.

Bilingual skills in a common client language are preferred, including but not limited to Arabic, Burmese, Chin, Swahili or Nepali.

Posting Dates    August 27 to September 10, 2010

JOB TITLE     Behavior Interventionist

PROGRAM     School Based Services

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the School-Based Services Program is to provide support to elementary-aged Special Education students who are currently receiving services in a FWISD Behavior Improvement Classroom (BIC).  The responsibilities of the Classroom Interventionist include: providing therapeutic support in crisis situations, working in partnership with the BIC teacher, conducting specialized groups and activities, meeting with families to discuss classroom behaviors and interventions, and coordinating with members of the FWISD Psychological Services Department, and maintaining ongoing relationships with other FWISD staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assistance in implementing the classroom token economy system.
2. Working in partnership with the BIC teacher, teaching assistant and assigned FWISD psychological staff.
3. Conducting assessments and making appropriate referrals as needed.
4. Arranging for outside counseling services when needed.
5. Assisting and participating with mainstream transitioning when needed.
6. Participating in wraparound teams as necessary.
7. Providing one on one skills training.
8. Development and implementation of action and transition plans in conjunction with FWISD staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in mental health or related field from an accredited university and 2 years experience working with emotionally disturbed children or a combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience in group facilitation and therapeutic interventions is preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources is required.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current Texas driver’s license and evidence of auto liability insurance.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. 

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Regular office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  This position will require coordinating work time to coincide with the FWISD academic year and school hours and may require work outside of traditional business hours.  The work location is the Catholic Charities office at 249 West Thornhill Drive in Fort Worth, Texas.  However, the employee will travel to different locations in FWISD.

Posting Dates    August 27 to September 10, 2010

JOB TITLE     Central Intake Specialist

PROGRAM     Central Intake

JOB SUMMARY

The Central Intake program serves as the point of entry to the community to Catholic Charities programs and services. Central Intake provides compassionate customer service to clients, stakeholders, and the community.

The Central Intake Specialist will facilitate the linkage to the appropriate program(s) and resources within Catholic Charities and provide information and referral for programs and resources in the community as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Receiving service inquiries from the community by phone, walk-in and e-mail
2. Conduct screening and assessment of needs for individuals/families that contact Catholic Charities.
3. Tracking data for service recipients
4. Developing and maintaining a strong knowledge base of Catholic Charities programming
5. Develop and maintain a strong knowledge base of community resources.
6. Facilitate linkages to Catholic Charities programs and provide information and referral to community resources.
7. Represent and interpret the mission and work of the agency to the community.
8. In conjunction with the Program Manager and other Central Intake staff, identify and implement actions to improve effectiveness as necessary.
9. Participate in all quality assurance activities to ensure quality service. 
10. Prepare and submit all required reports and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field and one year experience in social services or a combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual skills in a common client language are preferred: Arabic, Burmese, Chin, Nepali, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinia or Vietnamese.  

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

10am -7pm Monday through Thursday, 8am-5pm Friday.  Position is located at main campus on Thornhill Drive.

Posting Dates    August 25 to September 8, 2010

JOB TITLE     Tutor

PROGRAM     International Foster Care

JOB SUMMARY

The Tutor is responsible for in-home tutoring to unaccompanied refugee minors (14-18 years-old) enrolled in public schools in Fort Worth, Mid-Cities, and Dallas.  Includes utilizing, developing and implementing effective curriculum for instruction and providing documentation of tutoring sessions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provide tutoring to eligible unaccompanied refugee teenagers.  Focus on areas where child is having difficulty in school.
2. Implement curriculum provided by child’s teacher; develop appropriate lessons as needed.
3. Prepare and submit required paperwork.
4. Interact effectively with children and foster parents from a wide variety of ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field preferred.  At least 2 years of college required.
• Teaching/Tutoring experience required.
• Experience with refugee populations preferred.
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills in English.
• Candidates who meet all criteria above and are bilingual in a current refugee language will be given priority (Amharic, Chin, Karen, Burmese, Somali and Arabic).

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION


Work hours will be part time, with most hours being evenings and weekends, between 2-10 hours per week.  Tutotrs are needed in various areas within Dallas/Fort Worth.


Posting Dates    Open until filled

JOB TITLE     Agency Home Foster Parents (Couple or Single)

PROGRAM     International Foster Care

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program (URM) is to provide a safe, nurturing, culturally-sensitive environment for unaccompanied refugee minors that will equip and empower them to integrate successfully into their local community and to reach their full potential.  The Agency Home Foster Parents are responsible for all duties and activities of being a parent for up to 6 refugee teenagers, including the provision of material needs, physical needs, spiritual needs, emotional needs and disciplinary needs. Prepare meals. Administer and document all medications. Provide transportation for residents with a Catholic Charities vehicle. Assist in completing all documentation necessary to fulfill all state and other requirements. Participate in Plans of Service. Ensure that the educational needs of the children are met by being a liaison with the schools, helping with homework, and providing activities that facilitate learning.  Facilitate an ongoing relationship with refugee minors, the agency staff, service providers, and any relatives if applicable.

*Employment will be contingent upon the completion of an interview process, clear background checks and references, successful completion of trainings, and a thorough home study.

*The position includes a salary and benefits in addition to free room and board.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelors degree with experience working with children or teenagers preferred.  High School Diploma with 5 years experience accepted.
2. Experience parenting or working with children or teenagers from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds.
3. Candidates who are bilingual in a current refugee language will be given priority (Burmese, Chin, Swahili or Spanish)
4. Fluent in both, written and spoken English is required. 
5. Must be at least 25 years old.
6. Must be willing to make the URM Home your permanent residence and cannot have any dependents living in the home.
7. Must have good computer skills. Must be able to type and know how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and Outlook Express.
8. Must maintain accurate and concise documentation of medication administration, interactions with teenagers in the home and in the community.    
9. Must have reliable transportation, a current Texas driver’s license, and evidence of auto liability insurance.

Posting Dates    Until Filled