Program Aide I (Domestic Crisis Programs, Sierra Vista) - Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.

We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org.

OVERVIEW

Provides support to staff and participants through answering the crisis line and screening potential participants for admission. Maintains inventory of shelter food and supplies, and assists with activities and groups and the transport of participants. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.

Evening, Overnight, and Weekend shifts available!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Corporate Director of Human Resources.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers Certificates (employer paid)
• Proven strong communication skills - oral and written are clear, concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate style, grammar, and tone
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, officials, community organizations, government agencies, and the general public
• Ability to stoop, climb, bend, and reach
• Ability to lift 35 pounds 20% of the time

REGULATORY

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
• Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)
• TB skin test (employer paid)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and written
• Post-secondary education in Human Services or related field
• Additional years of directly-related experience

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.