Human Service Worker

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland seeks a compassionate Parent Mentor for a fulfilling role in Wooster, OH. Ideal candidates will support parents through intensive coaching, fostering strong family relationships while collaborating with juvenile courts. The position offers meaningful engagement in community service with professional development opportunities, reflecting our mission to transform lives positively.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Planning and Development

Free CEUs for relevant training

Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualification

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college coursework preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience expected; prior work with youth is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive in-home coaching to parents/caregivers.
• Complete necessary documentation and participate in court-related activities.
• Facilitate community linkages and monitor family well-being.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Detail Oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is seeking compassionate, mission-driven, and dedicated candidates for our direct care Parent Mentor (Human Service Worker II) position. Located in Wooster, OH, this position will assist parents in Holmes County and Wayne County who have been referred by the Holmes County Juvenile Court or the Wayne County Juvenile Court that are in need of intensive home-based parent coaching, mentoring and support in order to assist with challenging child behaviors. The goal is to empower the parent to create and maintain strong family relationships, set clear limits for children and build a caregiver's confidence. Staff will utilize evidence based and trauma sensitive program curriculum to coach parents on building and maintaining a positive family environment.

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Planning and Development
• Service with us qualifies you for PSLF
• Free CEUs for innovative and relevant training topics throughout the year
• And more!

Human Service Worker/Parent Coach:

Catholic Charities, Wayne County is dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals and their families by providing exceptional care and compassion. The individual in this position will provide in-home support and coaching to a parent or caregiver with the goal of maintaining a child in the home to avoid out-of-home placement.

What you will do:

• Provide intensive (2 - 3 times per week) in-home parent coaching and support to parents/caregivers referred by the Holmes County Juvenile Court and the Wayne County Juvenile Court.
• Receive Triple P Parenting education and/or other parenting training and utilize this training to offer parenting support interventions to parents or caregivers with a child with challenging behaviors.
• Complete documentation of interventions in Catholic Charities' Electronic Health Record, complete reports to the juvenile courts and Catholic Charities, participate in meetings with the court regarding the individual. Staff member may attend court hearings as needed.
• Support a parent by attending and participating in school and other community meetings, make linkages to other services available, and provide mentoring and coaching on any activities that will help maintain a child in the home and build a positive family environment.
• The person in the position may also assist in other tasks related to juvenile court services including facilitating groups, juvenile court mental health screenings and responding to families in need of linkages as identified by law enforcement.
• Gather data, assessment information and provide any information needed for necessary reporting.
• Meet regularly with Catholic Charities staff members for supervision and strategizing to best help a child and family in need.

Requirements:
Combination of education and experience normally represented by a High School diploma or equivalent plus college coursework and/or technical experience.
One to two years of related experience required.
Experience working with youth preferred.
Must have good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to develop positive relationships with pre-adolescents, adolescents and adults depending on population served.
Must be well organized, detail oriented, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
Must be able to form good working relationships with various resources.
Knowledge of relevant community resources preferred.
Must have valid Ohio Drivers License and reliable means of transportation for local travel.
Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

Learn More about Catholic Charities and our Programs by visiting:

Yes . Position requires local travel within Holmes County and Wayne County.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

High School or better.

Some college or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Required

2-5 years:

2-5 years:

Social Service or Case Management experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Licensed Social Worker

Equal Opportunity Employer
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