Family Service and Volunteer Specialist

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Family Service and Volunteer Specialist

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Family Service and Volunteer Specialist at Catholic Charities:

• Leads, supports, and provides ongoing training to volunteers.
• Collaborates with Family Service and Volunteer Specialist and Community Engagement Specialist in volunteer appreciation efforts.
• Coordinates ongoing training & educational opportunities for volunteers.
• Recruits volunteers for his/her Marisol Family locations.
• Training and Onboarding of new volunteers – both short and long-term.
• Responds to, documents, and works to address volunteer concerns.
• Maintains relevant databases.
• Incorporates interns and service groups into the Marisol Family mission.
• Scheduling: works with volunteer leads at his/her regional houses to ensure all shifts are staffed and fills in where necessary.
• Works to grow leadership/investment in others through close collaboration with volunteer leads.
• Conducts periodic coordinators meeting with regional volunteer leads.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated proficiency in administrative procedures
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead others in an empathetic, collaborative manner
• Trauma-informed mentality and/or willingness to learn trauma-informed practices
• Able to collaborate in a parish environment
• Able to promote and support life-affirming philosophy of client care
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff, volunteers and with a diverse client base.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 yrs of volunteer management/leadership experience preferred. Bilingual (especially in Spanish) a plus. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: $19.00- $20.00 per hour
Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.
Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Shift is Full Time
• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is in included.)
• Sabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave. 
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent's premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

**Part-time employees hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at We look forward to meeting you

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Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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