Community Liaison

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our "promote from within" culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

Compensation Package:

• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program

JOB SUMMARY: Candidate must be a graduate of the Pope Francis Scholarship Program with COMPASS at Catholic Charities. The COMPASS Community Liaison works with the Program Manager to ensure that the member-driven, community and partnership expectations of the model are executed and upheld. The Community Liaison is primarily responsible for developing partnerships with schools, building relationships with community-based organizations, creating, and managing the high school initiative and supervising the Friends of Compass Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Program Manager and other team leads to support and advance the COMPASS model.
• Identify, facilitate, and maintain relationships with COMPASS collaborators working within Ward 7 and 8.
• Manage a caseload of 3-5 COMPASS Members.
• Manage all school - COMPASS collaborations. Design and pilot the COMPASS High School initiative.
• Manage and maintain the FRIENDS of COMPASS Program.
• Assist with facilitating group meetings as needed, encouraging relationship-building and support amongst COMPASS members through the discussion of goal achievement.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Master of Social Work licensed in the District of Columbia (LGSW).
• Graduate of the Pope Francis Scholarship Program with COMPASS at Catholic Charities.
• 2 years of social work experience.
• Experience supporting the COMPASS Community Committee preferred.
• Driving/access to transport is required. If driving, must have a valid local license and a clean driving record.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership skills. Interpersonal skills.
• Skill to operate job-related equipment including the use of computer systems (MS Office products), including Excel, Outlook, Credible and remote access.