Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas

strongspan style="font-size:10.0pt"POSITION SUMMARY/span/strongbr / span style="font-size:10.0pt"Successfully promote and support the mission of Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas by overseeing Outreach Services operations in the Hays location and building relationships in the rural counties of our diocese. This position also serves as back-up for emergency assistance and stabilization services provided in the local office. /spanbr / nbsp;br / strongspan style="font-size:10.0pt"ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES/span/strongbr / nbsp; ol listrongspan style="font-size:10.0pt"Outreach Program Coordination/span/strong ul lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Bring case management services to our rural communities and assess the needs of communities to expand services based on need. /span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Travel weekly to specified rural communities using agency vehicle. Assess the needs of individuals and families and provide appropriate services including, but not limited to food, hygiene, diapers, direct financial assistance, and internal/external referrals./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Collaborate with CCNKS programming and departments for program referrals, recruitment and training of volunteers, parish partnerships, communications, and website as appropriate./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Prepare outreach vehicle for weekly visits by assembling food boxes and hygiene bags and loading the vehicle with assembled items /span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Creation of calendar and promotional materials for visits./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Communicate with community partners and local agencies regarding scheduling and referrals./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Maintain supply inventory for outreach and office pantry in collaboration with the Program Director /span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Organize and oversee outreach volunteers./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Perform data entry in agencyrsquo;s data management system as required for reporting./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Determine communities most in need and build relationships with community partners in rural counties of our diocese./span/li /ul /li /ol nbsp; ol listrongspan style="font-size:10.0pt"Office Support/span/strong ul lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Assist the Emergency Assistance amp; Office Coordinator when needed by answering phone calls and greeting persons entering the office/span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Ensure agency intake is completed and client information is updated in the agency data management system/span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Assist clients needing non-financial emergency assistance (food, hygiene, bus passes, gas vouchers, diapers, and wipes)./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Determine client needs and make appropriate referrals./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Accept applications for agency programs/services and answer client questions./span ul style="list-style-type:circle" lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Check applications to ensure required documentation is attached./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"nbsp;Make copies for application as needed./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"nbsp;Route completed applications to appropriate staff./span/li /ul /li /ul /li /ol nbsp; ol listrongspan style="font-size:10.0pt"Disaster Relief Duties/span/strong ul lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Coordinate disaster relief /spanoutreach efforts for the Hays office region./li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Create partnerships with county emergency management and other county and city staff within the Hays office region/span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Increase awareness across the Hays office region regarding agencyrsquo;s disaster relief fund./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Accept and review disaster relief financial assistance applications in collaboration with the Director of Stabilization and Outreach Services./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Complete and submit requests for payment of disaster relief funds as outlined in the appropriate disaster relief fund procedures (Small-Scale/Large-Scale)./span/li /ul /li /ol nbsp;br / nbsp; ol listrongspan style="font-size:10.0pt"Serve as liaison for agencyrsquo;s Christmas Program /span/strong ul lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Work in collaboration with the Director of Stabilization and Outreach Services to coordinate the program in the Hays office region/span/li /ul /li /ol nbsp;br / strongspan style="font-size:10.0pt"Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge:/span/strong ul lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"1+ year experience in direct service or non-profit setting required, 3+ yearsrsquo; experience preferred/span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Some post-secondary education in Social Work or another Social Services field required, Bachelorrsquo;s Degree in Social Work or another Social Services field and preferred/span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Fluent in Spanish preferred/span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Ability to lift 30 pounds/span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Demonstrate a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Willingness to abide by Catholic Social Teachings as it impacts carrying out the duties of this position./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the CCNKS mission./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Organized, efficient, reliable, and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborative teamwork and continuous improvement./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Skilled at and enthusiastic about building positive, professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds, training, and experience./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Excellent written and verbal communication skills./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Proficient computer skills, especially in programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint./span/li lispan style="font-size:10.0pt"Desire to problem solve, think creatively, and seek out best practices./span/li /ul nbsp;br / span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif"strongTRAVELnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /spanbr / span style="font-size:10.0pt"This position entails occasional travel to the other Catholic Charities offices and to other communities within the Salina Diocese. These trips are generally accomplished during normal business hours Monday through Friday. There may be occasional overnight travel to professional conferences, meetings, or trainings. /spanbr / nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;br / strongspan style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif"OTHER DUTIES/span/strongbr / span style="font-size:10.0pt"This job description does not constitute an all-inclusive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.nbsp;Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.nbsp;Employee remains responsible for all emother duties as assigned. /emEmployee shall provide all services consistent with and supportive of the philosophy and mission of Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas, Inc.nbsp;Employee is responsible for avoiding involvement in the commission of any serious crime, public scandal, or conduct substantially impairing his/her professional effectiveness./span