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Catholic Charities requires PA State Police, Child Line, FBI Clearances, and valid PA Driver’s License for all positions. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. EOE.

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Additional Employment Opportunities-Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg

  • PT - Resident Attendant

    Location: Harrisburg (Evergreen House, Lourdeshouse and Interfaith Shelter)

    Evergreen House, Lourdeshouse and Interfaith Shelter are seeking a part time Resident Attendant who is willing to work weekends. Ideal candidate must be responsible, flexible and dependable. Specifically seeking for overnight weekends, daytime weekends, section shift and evenings Monday through Friday. Experienced and Social Services background preferred, but not necessary.

  • FT - Caseworker

    Location: Harrisburg (Interfaith Shelter)

    Interfaith Shelter is seeking a Caseworker that will be a positive advocate for homeless families. Requirements include: a Bachelor’s Degree with experience in the human service field.  Important attributes include: multi-tasking/ problem-solving, ability to drive a 15-passenger van, as well as, excellent writing and computer skills. Responsible to be on-call every other week.

  • PT - Family Advocate

    Location: York (Intensive Family Services)

    York IFS program is seeking a part time Family Advocate. Responsible for coordinating the assessment and treatment services from intake to discharge.  Provides oversight of treatment and evaluates progress.  Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, social work or other human services related field is preferred.

  • PT - Family Therapist

    Location: York (Intensive Family Services)

    York IFS is seeking a part time Family Therapist who will be responsible for day to day therapeutic needs of all assigned families; for record maintenance; for reporting to the Program Director as well as funding sources; for a ‘system based’ treatment plan uniquely developed for each family in the development of multidisciplinary treatment approach. Master degree required.

  • PT - Therapist

    Location: Lancaster (Counseling Office)

    Counseling office seeking a part time Therapist.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapist to provide counseling services to individual adults and children, couples and families. Master’s degree in Social Work or a related Mental Health discipline is required with at least one year of experience. Clinical license preferred

  • PT - Therapist

    Location: Harrisburg (Capital Region Office)

    Counseling office seeking a part time Therapist.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapist to provide counseling services to individual adults and children, couples and families. Master’s degree in Social Work or a related Mental Health discipline is required with at least one year of experience. Clinical license preferred

  • FT - Therapist

    Location: York (Counseling Office)

    Counseling office seeking a full-time Therapist.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapist to provide counseling services to individual adults and children, couples and families. Master’s degree in Social Work or a related Mental Health discipline is required with at least one year of experience. Clinical license preferred

  • PT - Weekend House Parent

    Location: Harrisburg (Lourdeshouse)

    The Lourdeshouse program is a home for unwed pregnant mothers/babies.  There is need to fill the weekend house parent position.  Responsibilities include providing adult supervision and guidance to program residents on the weekends.  This includes billing, maintaining daily logs and household records.  Must maintain a safe and caring environment while ensuring house rules are followed.

     

  • PT - Weekend Resident Attendants

    Location: Harrisburg (Lourdeshouse Program)

    This is a para-professional position in which education and experience in the human service field is preferred. The weekend houseparents are responsible for providing adult supervision and guidance to Lourdeshouse residents on the weekends and possibly other temporary shifts.

  • PT - Resident Attendant

    Location: Harrisburg - Lourdeshouse

    The Lourdeshouse program is seeking part time Resident Attendants who are responsible, flexible and dependable individuals to work in a residential setting.  Able to drive program vans and transport client to various appointment.  Experience/background in social service setting preferred.

  • PT - ESL Teacher

    Location: Harrisburg - English as a Second Language Program (ESL)

    The ESL Program at Catholic Charities has immediate openings for Part-Time English as a Second Language Teachers.  Though our classes our leveled, ESL teachers should be comfortable working with all levels of ESL learners.  Curriculum materials are provided, but teachers are expected to adapt and supplement our standard curriculum based on their learners’ goals as workers, family members, and community members.  Volunteer classroom aides are used to assist in all of our classes, so teachers need to be comfortable managing volunteers in the classroom.  Teachers also participate in program improvement and professional development activities.

    Working Conditions 

    ESL Teachers typically teach one or two classes, for a total of 8 or 16 hours per week.  The class schedules are set for the duration of the year at the beginning of each program year, so the teaching schedule is rigid.  Though most teachers choose to teach one class, it is possible to maintain a two class schedule as we run two shifts of classes (morning and evening).  All activities, classes and staff meetings/training, occur on Zoom at this time.  Teachers should be prepared to return to face-to-face instruction when it is deemed safe.  All teacher resources are housed on a Google Drive, so teachers should have familiarity with Google Suite.

     Education and Experience

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree
    • Certifications or Licenses Required: State Police and ChildLine Clearances, valid PA   Driver’s License and adequate automobile insurance according to agency policy
    • Experience: 1 year ESL teaching experience

     

  • FT - Clinical Director

    Location: Lancaster - Lancaster Day Treatment Program

    The Clinical Director will ensure that clinical aspects of the program are met and are in compliance with Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS).  This position will provide supervision to each graduate level professional providing group or individual services.

    Supervises others:   (Therapists)

    JOB QUALIFICATIONS

    Typically Skills Needed:

    • Leadership
    • Managing Change
    • Planning & Organization Skills
    • Tolerance for Stress
    • Coaching/Teamwork
    • Problem Identification
    • Ability to think and act independently 

    Physical and Environmental Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of these that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be considered.

    • Requires training in restrictive procedures with children and the practice of physically limiting the mobility of youth in care with the use of techniques approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
    • Use of hands, wrists and fingers
    • Lifting or moving up to 25 pounds may be required
    • Movements such as stooping, crouching, bending kneeling and reaching may be required
    • This position requires spending the majority of the workday sitting, standing and walking
    • Service locations may require the ability to climb stairs on a frequent basis
    • Noise and sound levels in the work environment is moderate 

    Working Conditions:  While this position is a day position, this person must be able to flex time when needed.

    Education:  Master’s Degree with in the area of Human Services or related degree with one of the following Licenses:

    (1)  Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a physician practicing psychiatry, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, certified registered nurse practitioner with a mental health certification or clinical social worker.

    (2)  Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a behavior specialist and have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

    (3)  Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a social worker and have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

    (4) Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of IBHS and have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. 

    Certifications or Licenses Required:

    State Police and Child Line Clearances

    FBI Clearance

    Valid PA Driver’s License

    UPITT Mandated Training

    Adequate auto insurance according to agency policy

    Physician note stating employee is free of communicable diseases.

    Experience:  Minimum three years in human services and one year in supervisory level position.

     

    Testimonials

    Imagine your dream student - someone who is bright, inquisitive, kind to others, and comes to class eager to learn. Well, that is Koffi. He first came to my ESL class in May of 2014. He had only been in the United States for about 6 months at that time.

    For many people, those first 6 months can be overwhelming and hectic, but Koffi’s spirit is indomitable. He came to class every night ready to learn and in a short time he found a job. Even after a long day of working hard, Koffi would come into class with a smile on his face. He greeted his fellow students with a smile and was ready to learn.

    After being in the country for a little over a year, Koffi decided he would like to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). He took the initiative and researched his options before deciding on the program at HACC.
    Koffi continued with his English studies right up to the time his CNA class started at HACC. I was sorry to see him leave, but so happy for him.

    In June of this year Koffi graduated from the CNA Program at HACC. We are all so proud of Koffi. He has been such a positive influence on all of us, staff and students alike. It is impossible to look at Koffi’s smiling face and not want to smile right back, he is that full of kindness and hope. I am so glad he was my student and I feel certain that he will do even more amazing things in the future.

    - ESL Instructor

    Tiffany starts her story by openly stating that the first 39 years of her life were a waste. She spent all of her time drinking, which was her way of coping with the many let downs in her life.

    Fearing for her life, a friend convinced Tiffany to check herself into a 30-day detox program. Upon completion she entered the Evergreen House program. While this was not her first choice, Tiffany ended up residing at Evergreen House for seven and one-half months.

    Tiffany credits Evergreen’s staff and their patience with her eventual success in the program. Evergreen’s staff understood what she was going through and eventually became like her family. The Evergreen House program provided the structure and support she needed to maintain her sobriety.

    Tiffany credits Evergreen House for a second chance at life and she is determined to have a positive impact on others.

    - anonymous

    Catholic Charities Adoption Services and Specialized Foster Care not only provides foster care and adoption services, but it also helps adoptees and their birth families to connect with one other through Search services. Nearly 50 years ago, Tina was an accomplished athlete who found herself pregnant while pursuing an advanced degree. With housing and supportive services from Catholic Charities, Tina made the difficult decision to place her daughter for adoption. Following the adoption, Tina pursued her career as an athlete, coach, and business administrator. While she was confident that she had made the right decision, Tina constantly thought about the daughter she had placed for adoption and wondered about her well-being. She eventually made attempts to find her daughter through various sources and by updating her online information in the event that her only child might someday want to meet her. After several years, Tina had come to the conclusion that meeting her daughter was just not meant to be.
    This past year, Tina’s daughter, Beth, contacted Catholic Charities with a request for information about her birth parents. After talking with Beth and encouraging her to pursue the search, Catholic Charities was able to connect Beth with her birth mother. The two later traveled to meet each other, and Tina was given the opportunity to meet Beth’s husband and daughters. Tina was thrilled to learn that she was a grandmother, but she was most happy to hear that her daughter had loving adoptive parents who had given her a good life. Tina later wrote to Catholic Charities that “I think someone did a lot of praying and the prayers were answered.”

    - Anonymous

    A native of Puerto Rico, Maria* moved to Harrisburg with the dream of building a bright future for herself and her baby. While working to gain her bearing, Maria was kicked out of the house in which she had been staying, rendering Maria and her son homeless. Maria had very few options, as she had not yet secured a job, childcare, or private housing. In March 2017, Maria and her two year old son were welcomed into the Interfaith Shelter.
    Upon entering the Interfaith Shelter, Maria immediately began building the skills needed to obtain self-sufficiency. The first challenge to overcome was Maria’s limited English proficiency. Determined to improve her English, Maria enrolled in ESL classes at the Tri-County Adult Learning Center, and she began practicing her growing language skills with residents and staff at the shelter. Maria also enrolled in a workforce development program offered through the PA Department of Human Services, working to develop marketable skills and gain permanent employment. Although many of the area’s transitional housing programs were completely full and had long wait lists, Maria eagerly applied to the YWCA Transitional Housing program. She knew that, with determination and hard work, she could build a better life for her family.
    As she was nearing the end of her stay with the Interfaith Shelter, Maria was accepted into the YWCA Transitional Housing program and was assured that a room would soon be available. In order to keep Maria on the path towards success, the Interfaith Shelter granted Maria an extension until she was able to move into the YWCA. During her stay at Interfaith, Maria successfully obtained childcare, enrolled in a cash assistance program, improved her English proficiency, and began developing employment skills leading to a new job. Maria has served as an inspiration to others at the shelter that any barrier can be overcome.

    - Anonymous
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    Harrisburg, PA 17111-3710
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