Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:
- Associate degree in health, social services, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent work experience in a related field may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
- Minimum of 2 years related experience in a clinical, non-profit, or Managed-Care Organization (MCO) environment.
- Thorough working knowledge of local and regional public and private resources, including Social Security, Department of Social Service Adult Protective Unit, Income Assistance Unit and various other agencies and offices as needed.
Licenses/Certificate/Clearances:
- Valid N.Y.S. Driver’s License,
- Registered & Insured Vehicle
- State Central Register Clearance.
Skills:
- Intermediate computer skills,
- confidentiality,
- oral and written communication skills
Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:
- Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at client’s homes and/or community facilities which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals, Manual dexterity sufficient to work with children/adults in a challenging and active environment.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building on our foundation of a diverse workforce; and fostering an inclusive environment that encourages the recruitment and engagement of a workforce that fully represents the community we serve. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race), color, creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, prior arrest/conviction record, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status of being transgender, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by law.
