ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
Catholic Charities is one of the largest, oldest, and most comprehensive nonprofit human services organizations in Northern California, annually reaching more than 60,000 vulnerable individuals of all faiths in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties. With a staff of approximately 450, reaching peaks of nearly 600 with seasonal hires, a budget of $54.3 million, and a current governing board of 27, this venerable, fully-accredited, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit addresses some of the most pressing community needs – homelessness, generational poverty, immigration, inequality, hunger, aging in isolation, and communicable disease - to name a few – with compassion and services of highest quality.
PROGRAM & POSITION SUMMARY:
Catholic Charities St. Joseph’s Family Center is one of the emergency family housing facilities offering shelter to San Francisco families before transition into long-term or supportive housing.

Through Catholic Charities St. Joseph’s Family Center program, families receive three to six months of emergency shelter, three meals daily, on-site case management, counseling, and crisis intervention. With assistance from staff, families are assessed and referred to relevant agencies. In addition, St. Joseph’s offers money management and job search support, parenting workshops, and activity programs geared to assist families in maintaining healthy relationships.

• Directly facilitate and oversee the afternoon and evening CAP activities.

• Directly coordinate and oversee certain specialized activities (birthdays, teen program).

• Assist with intake, assessment and evaluation of each child’s needs.

• Assist with seasonal event planning for families and their children.

• Assist families in developing their parenting skills.

• Assist with coordination of volunteers and outside providers regarding the needs of the children and families.

• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions pertaining to the program and/or the larger organization.

• Maintain safe and clean activity areas.

• Provide accurate and timely written reports and record keeping data.

• Perform various administrative duties.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:

• Education or Experience in Early Childhood Education or related field desired.

• 1-2 years of experience working with children is mandatory.

• Experience working in with homeless families is desired.

• Demonstrated experience designing age-appropriate children’s activities, including creative projects as well as curriculum-related activities.

• Experience working with a large urban school district is desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities::

• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is mandatory.

• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish or Cantonese is desirable.

• Valid Driver’s License and clean DMV record is required.

• Must be able to read and write English.

• Ability to be flexible and open-minded in learning new ideas and experiences especially in dealing with the homeless population

• Obtain minimum knowledge of community services offered around the area regarding children services.

• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION (COA) ROLES:

• Is responsible for accurate and timely data entry that aids Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reporting and case record reviews.

• Is responsible for accurate and timely submission of case records.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and walking.

• Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling.

• Occasional repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.

• Driving is required for this position.:

If driving a car is required for the position, the incumbent must have a valid California driver's license and be able to provide proof of DMV record and personal insurance (if required.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The work environment is a residential shelter for families who are homeless.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in accordance with a typical office environment.

• May include contact with clients with mental health issues who demonstrate behaviors such as use of profanity, shouting, running away, self-harm and violence.

• Occasional need to interact with clients that may be expressing anger both appropriately and inappropriately.

• The work environment includes contact with many children, who may be oud and at times behaviorally challenged.

• The work environment will include children ages 0 months to 17 years old.

• The worker is occasionally exposed to cleaning products.

• The worker is regularly exposed to arts and crafts supplies that may contain an odor such as non-toxic pain, glue, permanent markers, dry erase markers and crayons.

• The worker is occasionally exposed to latex, bleach solution, cigarette smoke, and animals for pet therapy projects.

• The work environment may include driving an agency vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), Catholic Charities SF does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Furthermore, Catholic Charities SF does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA
CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.