Catholic Charities of San Francisco
Location
San Rafael, CA | United States
Job description
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.
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. Vincent’s ORR provides residential care and placement support to male unaccompanied minors ages 6 -17 in San Rafael, CA following the guidelines set forth by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. This program provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment that serves the whole child through comprehensive medical and mental health care, nutrition, educational programming, counseling, legal assistance, case management, religious access, and age-appropriate acculturation and recreation.
With an emphasis on strengths- and evidence-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed care, delivered by an experienced bilingual staff, we will provide a secure and enriching environment for all youth. An individualized service plan will move each child toward a successful safe and timely release and permanent home placement while building a robust support framework that will follow the child upon entering their new community setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES T he Tea ch er provide e duc ati on al servi c es a nd assess m ents, i nclud i ng cu rri culum bu i ld i ng , m eeti ng Flo res sta nd ards f o r educ ati onal re qu ir em ents. The Teacher is responsible for curriculum development which facilitates instruction appropriate for students with a variety of academic competencies, backgrounds, skills, and learning needs. To design and implement daily instruction of all core subject areas to include: ESL, PE and Vocational Courses, in order to ensure compliance with government and organizational policies. The Teacher promote a positive climate of learning and excellence where students have the opportunity to enhance their developmental growth. The instructor may also serve as a liaison between the student, other classroom teachers and staff.
- Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to ensure a positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Provide education by organizing and preparing materials for daily instruction while ensuring the inventory of classroom materials, may include: textbooks, furniture, and other equipment needed to assist in the provision of instruction.
- P r ov i d e i n str uc ti on t o stu d e n ts i nd i v i du a lly a nd in group s, u si ng v ari ou s tea ch i ng m e thod s such as l e c tures, d i scu ssi on s, a nd demons trati ons.
- Establish clea r objectives f o r all lesson s, uni ts, and p r ojects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced prog r am of inst r uction , demonstration , and wo r k time that p r ovides students with oppo r tunities to obse r ve , question , and investigate.
- Ob serve a nd ev a lu ate st ud ents’ work t o d etermi ne p r og ress a nd m a k e s ugg esti ons f o r i mp ro v e m ent
- Ad a p t tea ch i ng m e thod s a nd i n str uc ti on a l m ateria l s t o m eet stu d e n ts’ v ar y i ng n ee d s, a b i l ities, a nd i nt erests.
- Work under the supervision of the Educational Lead.
- Serve as a liaison between the student , and other departments , especially with respect to cultural and language di ff erences , and p r oviding cross-cultural information to all pa rt ies that f ost er positive r elationships.
- Develop Individualized Educational Plans to report and document student’s developmental progress (cognitive, emotional, social and physical).
- Handle student issues within p r ogram and o r ganizational policies ( e . g. student r equests f o r class changes , absenteeism , potential con f licts etc. ).
- A tt end m a nd at o ry trai ning s a nd o ther trai n i ng s t o e nhanc e p rofessi onal dev e lopm ent, p arti c i p ati ng in a min i mum of 40 hou rs of r equ ired refresher trai n i ng s p er c a lend ar y ear — a nd a ssu re th at CP R a nd CP I trai ning are comp let ed a nnu a lly w it hin one y ear of t he l ast d ate in wh i ch the e mploy ee l ast to ok t hem .
- Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and/or information of policy changes or practice are adhered to.
- Assist with the planning and coordination of special educational events to include but not limited to spelling bee, science fair, acculturation activities (to include but not limited to Cesar Chavez Day, Thanksgiving, Chinese New Year, Fourth of July, Holi (Festival of Colors), 16th of September), Educational Outings (to include but not limited to visits to museums, Zoological gardens and aquariums)
- Ensure the initial Academic Diagnostic Assessment is administered to youth within 72 hours upon arrival
- Administer the post Academic Diagnostic Assessment within 45 days from the date of the initial assessment
- Promptly repo rt 1) any civil or c r iminal convictions , charges , arrests , investigations or adjudications— that may a r ise since sta ff memb er’ s last background investigations , including but not limited to , and 2) having engaged in or attempted to engage in sexual abuse , sexual harassment or inapprop r iate sexual behavio r; having been civilly o r administratively adjudicated to have engaged in or attempted to engage in 1 . or 2 . Above.
- Adheres to other requests as indicated by superviso r.
- Follow Catholic Charities and ORR Policies.
- N oth i ng in th is job d e sc ri p ti on restri c ts m a n a gem e n t's ri gh t to assi gn or reassi gn du ties a nd res pon s ib ilities t o t h is job at a ny t im e.
QU ALIFICATIO N S
To pe rf o r m this job successfully , an individual must be able to pe rf o r m each essential duty satisfacto r ily . The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledg e, skill , and / o r ability required . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to pe rf orm the essential f unctions .
Education & Exp e ri e n ce :
- Ba chelo r’s Deg ree.
- Minimum 3 years experience.
- Teaching Credential/Substitute permit, c ertifi c ati on by rel ev a nt gov ernment.
- Trai ning t o m eet t he s p ecial need s of unaccomp a ni e d child ren.
- M u st b e b i l i ngu a l in E ngl i sh a nd Sp a n i sh .
Kno w l e dge, Skills & Abiliti e s :
- Knowl e dge o f th e stru c t u re a nd cont ent of t he E ng lis h a nd Sp a n is h l a ngu a g e i nclud i ng t he m ea n i ng a nd sp e ll i ng of wo r d s, r u les of compo siti on , a nd gr a mm ar.
- Knowledg e o f p ri nc i pl es a nd m et hod s f o r cu rri culum a nd trai ning d esi g n, tea ching a nd i ns tru c ti on f o r i ndiv i du a l s a nd g r oup s.
- Ab i l it y t o sel ec t a nd u se trai ning /i ns tru c ti onal m et hod s a nd p r ocedu res a pp ro p riate for t he sit u ati on when tea ch i ng new conc e p ts.
- Ab ilit y t o communic ate in for m ati on a nd id eas s o ot h ers w i ll und ersta nd.
- Ab i l it y t o dev el op cons tru c ti v e a nd coop erati v e wo r k i ng relati onsh i p s w it h o t h ers a nd m ai nt ai n i ng t hem ov er ti m e.
- Ability to demon str ate a positive attitude and r emain p r o f essional in all situation s.
- E xc el l ent i nt erpers onal skills in o rder t o coll a bo rate w it h a ll sta kehold ers a nd a n i nt erest in wo rki ng i n a mu lti cu ltura l e nv ir on me n t.
- Act 33/34 and FB I Clearances Required .
- All clearances must be received p r io r to 30 days fr om date of hire or employee must be pulled fr om f loo r until clearances do a rri ve.
- Cleared Tuberculosis test results.
- Demonstrates the necessa r y attitude s, knowledge and skills to delive r cultu r ally competent se r vices and work ef f ectively in c r oss-cultu r al situation s.
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.
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. 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.
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