Careers

Lee County Catholic Social Services
Area Office Director

Major Function: Ensures the Catholic Social Services Mission of service, empowerment and enrichment of those in need is carried out with dignity in keeping with the professional and ethical standards through each of the ministries provided by CSS at the Lee County Office.  

Accountable: Archdiocesan Director of Social Services
Status: Non-Exempt
Qualifications: Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or a related field; and 3-5 years’ administrative experience preferred. Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing. Preferred candidate will be fluent in Spanish.  Employee must successfully complete the Archdiocese of Mobile’s Children and Adolescent Protection Program and background check. Position requires employee to have current Alabama Driver’s License and insurance coverage of personal vehicle, which will be driven for business purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a conscience to staff to ensure the Mission of CSS is followed and all inquiries for services are handled in a spirit of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Maintains adequate staff office coverage for service of clients during published office hours of 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday.
• Ensures the equitable delivery of CSS services to all persons regardless of religious affiliation in Lee County.  
• Responsible for hiring, providing for training, supervising, and evaluating performance of staff.
• Assists staff with setting goals for and reaching service outcomes.
• Maintains statistical data for agency, prepares annual report, and has over sight of Facebook, website data, and other media.  
• Responsible for holding weekly staff meetings and for issuing inter-office communications which clarify and affirm operational policies and procedures.
• Plans and executes bi-annual staff in-services that address issues relevant to all staff.
• Meets bi-monthly with Archdiocesan Director to facilitate the carrying out of CSS personnel and ministry policies Maintains a minimum of bi-weekly telephone contact to discuss strengths, challenges, and a timeline for resolving issues. Seeks more frequent contact if assistance is needed.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate and quality public relations coverage as needed for CSS ministries.
• Develops a group of professional and lay persons to serve as members of a CSS Advisory Board.  Participates in the recommendation of new Board Members in keeping with identified needs of the overall Board. Responsible for orienting new Board Members to agency program and staff, clients, and local social service network.
• Convenes and meets bi-monthly with Board and with Board Chair and Executive Committee, or Committee Chairs as needed. Communicates with Board Members in a timely manner regarding meeting dates. Responsible for maintaining written minutes of all formal Board and Committee meetings.
• Responsible for recommendations for the annual Catholic Charities Budget. Seeks input and approval of budgets with the Archdiocesan Director prior to submission for funding. Monitors ongoing financial picture of agency with Board members. Consults with Archdiocesan Director regarding funding shortfalls.
• Director responsible for exploring and making recommendations for participation in a United Way partnership.  
• Researches and applies for grant opportunities to fund CSS programs.
• Actively participates in annual Catholic Charities’ Campaign by speaking at parish masses and recruiting staff/volunteers to do also.
• Seeks opportunities to speak on behalf of CSS ministries within the community.

Send resume to: mdking@mobarch.org by August 15^th, 2022.

                                                                                            Catholic Social Services of Clarke County
                                                                    Emergency Assistance Case Manager Job Description

Major Objective: Interview and assess individuals and families to determine eligibility for emergency assistance utilizing agency resources or by making appropriate referrals to other community, state, and federal agencies.
Position Reports to: CSS Office Director
Status: Full-time; non-exempt
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in the field of social science or education. Candidate must possess above-average communication skills. Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License and have personal automobile insurance coverage. Travel within Clarke, Choctaw, and Monroe, Counties may be required. Candidate must successfully complete the Archdiocesan Child Protection Training and background check.
Responsibilities:

• Interview client and review documentation to determine eligibility for emergency assistance.
• Provide client with written information on needed documentation to determine eligibility and instruct client on how to return this information in a timely manner.
• Set individualized goals for client based on needs identified during assessment.
• Document client history, expressed need, goals, and other relevant information into computerized case management system each time client is seen in the office or spoken with by phone.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of other community resources that may be able to partner with CSS or assist with client needs.
• Return client telephone calls inquiring about services.
• Follow-up with clients by phone for up to 90 days following initial request for assistance and document progress towards goals.
• Schedule home visits for clients unable to come to agency.
• Participate in outreach efforts by providing casework services off-site at churches, community centers, and other venues.
• With written client permission, serve as an advocate or liaisons with landlords, medical providers, and other community resources to assist client with obtaining services or resolving problematic issues.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and other training events to become knowledgeable and keep up to date regarding issues such as poverty, drug/alcohol addiction, and mental health.
• Participate in agency staff meetings and public appearances on behalf of agency when requested.

                 Send resume to Marilyn D. King, mdking@mobarch.org by April 15^th, 2022, or mail to 188 S. Florida Street, Mobile, Al 36606

Catholic Social Services of Lee County
Emergency Assistance Case Manager Job Description

Major Objective: Interview and assess individuals and families to determine eligibility for emergency assistance utilizing agency resources or by making appropriate referrals to other community, state, and federal agencies.
Position Reports to: Lee County Office Director
Status: Full-time; non-exempt
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in the field of social science or education. Candidate must possess above-average communication skills. Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License and have personal automobile insurance coverage. Candidate must successfully complete the Archdiocesan Child Protection Training and background check.

Responsibilities:

• Interview client and review documentation to determine eligibility for emergency assistance.
• Provide client with written information on needed documentation to determine eligibility and instruct client on how to return this information in a timely manner.
• Assist client with developing goals based on needs identified during assessment.
• Document client history, expressed need, goals, and other relevant information into computerized case management system each time client is seen in the office or spoken with by phone.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of other community resources that may be able to partner with CSS or assist with client needs.
• Return client telephone calls inquiring about services.
• Follow-up with clients by phone for up to 90 days following initial request for assistance and document progress towards goals.
• Conduct home visits with clients when warranted
• Participate in outreach efforts by providing casework services off-site at churches, community centers, and other venues.
• With written client permission, serve as an advocate or liaisons with landlords, medical providers, and other community resources to assist client with obtaining services or resolving problematic issues.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and other training events to become knowledgeable and keep up to date regarding issues such as poverty, drug/alcohol addiction, and mental health.
• Participate in agency staff meetings and public appearances on behalf of agency when requested.

Send resume to: mdking@mobarch.org by August 15^th, 2022.

Catholic Social Services of Lee County
Administrative Assistant
Job  Description

Major Function: Performs a variety of office support and secretarial duties including communications, scheduling, bookkeeping, establishing and maintaining
records, reporting data, supply acquisition, and other tasks related to the overall
functioning of the office.

Position is Non-Exempt from over-time.
Position reports to: Lee County Office Director

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; preferred candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience in a non-profit agency. Candidate must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and be computer literate. Candidate must hold a valid Alabama Driver’s License and have a personal insured vehicle to use for business purposes. Must successfully complete Archdiocesan Mandatory Child Protection Training and background check.

Responsibilities:

• Greets clients, donors, volunteers and other service providers and answers

• Screens and routes telephone calls
• Established, maintains, processes, and updates files, records, and reports
• Performs basic bookkeeping duties
• Maintains a data base on all clients
• Orders and stocks food pantry
• Submits vendor invoices weekly to Account Manager
• Requests administrative approval to schedule building/equipment repair
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Send resume to:  mdking@mobarch.org by August 15^th, 2022

1. Maintains an active ongoing case load of clients in various levels of care.
2. Assists clients with problem solving related to health care systems, financial or social barriers.
3. Maintains and organizes client's cases and files.
4. Maintains ongoing, concise case notes.
5. Connects clients to local community resources and encourages clients to expand their ties within the community.
6. Assess client's needs and level of care during an intake process.
7. Assists clients in identifying their goals and objectives.
8. Transports clients, when necessary, to physician appointments or grocery shopping.
9. Assists clients with minor household chores such as: washing dishes, taking out trash, checking mail box, etc.
10. Related duties as assigned by supervisors.