Careers

Catholic Charities attributes its success and recognition as a top human services provider in Oklahoma to its team members. We take pride in recruiting and employing the top talent across our 14 different programs and administration functions. The drive and energy our employees bring each day is what allows us to carry out our mission to provide help and hope to all in the Catholic tradition of service. Our 106 year history of serving central and western Oklahoma is a direct result of the dedication and contributions our staff make each day.

Catholic Charities strives to provide a work environment that encourages team work, pride, opportunity, continuing education and advancement. Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive. Catholic Charities offers a family friendly environment that is rich in opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Employees work a 37.5 hour week and enjoy generous paid leave. It is an exciting time to be at Catholic Charities, as the agency continues to grow and expand into new communities.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS:

Job Title: Attorney

REPORTS TO: Director of Immigration Legal Services 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  The staff attorney will provide quality legal services to low-income individuals through assessing their eligibility for family based immigration benefits under the INA and related statutes, rules and regulations and, if such benefits are available, by representing them before applicable Federal agencies or court systems.

The essential job duties include but are not limited to:

• Strict compliance with all applicable ethical and confidentiality standards, rules and regulations.
• At all times, maintain in good standing a license to practice law in a state (Good Standing).  Immediately upon request of CCAOKC’s Senior Director of Advocacy and Legal Services (Legal Services Senior Director) or its Senior Director or Administration or its Executive Director, provide CCAOKC with such proof of Good Standing as requested by CCAOKC.  Immediately notify the Legal Services Senior Director of any complaint or grievance made against the attorney by an ILS client or any inquiry, investigation, complaint or otherwise made, instituted or formally brought by an applicable state or federal bar licensing body relating to any alleged ethics violations by the attorney.
• Strict compliance with all CCAOKC policies and procedures applicable to ILS or to the ILS Director, as the case may be.
• Perform thorough and accurate legal research of legal issues arising within the scope of the duties set forth in this job description.
• Timely preparation of and submission of all required applications, legal documents and other applicable forms on behalf of clients.
• Timely submission of required departmental reports.
• Strict compliance with all applicable ethical standards, rules and regulations.
• Interviewing and screening of clients to assess eligibility for family based immigration benefits and, if such benefits are available, representing them before applicable Federal agencies or court systems.
• Representation of clients in USCIS interviews
• Representation in removal proceeding and other hearings before Immigration Courts as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Immigration Legal Services.
• Management of a caseload under the supervision of Director of Immigration Legal Services.
• Prepare and conduct outreach and education programs on immigration law to community and stakeholder groups, which programs may occasionally be held in the evenings or on weekends.
• Although the position is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; from time to time, it may require travel and overnight stays throughout the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City or to the Immigration Court in Dallas, Texas.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Immigration Legal Services. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position may supervise legal assistance and office staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Juris Doctorate, Admittance to Oklahoma State Bar or other state bar which must be maintained in good standing at all times.
• Fluent in the reading, writing and speaking of Spanish.
• One to two years of experience in providing family based immigration benefits under the INA and related statutes, rules and regulations.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Strong flexible interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with employees and managers at all levels in the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills required to ensure that multiple tasks receive adequate and timely attention.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Strong legal analysis skills.
• Ability to adjust communication style to handle effectively diverse situations.
• Strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of and ability to utilize the Internet, Westlaw, AbacusLaw and Microsoft Office as needed to perform functions of the position.
• Able to function autonomously and be proactive.
• PC literate and proficient.

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Occasional lifting (up to 10 pounds of computer equipment or paper supplies).
• May be required to travel by car or plane to business events or other company locations.  Travel may require prolonged sitting or standing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is sedentary work that requires the following physical activities:

• Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment.
• May be subjected to fast-paced decision making, crisis situations.

Send cover letter and resume to jtapia@ccaokc.org

Title:                             Parish and Resources Coordinator

Reports To:                   Director of Parish Engagement 

Position Description:

The Parish and Resources Coordinator serves as consultant, educator and supporter for parishes and communities to develop and sustain social ministries and ecumenical outreach to address the needs of the poor and vulnerable. Duties also include providing support to the Director of Grants and Donor Administration to ensure good donor/donation stewardship through various database functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.     Coordinates continuing educational and spiritual formation opportunities

2.     Provides models/templates/policies/resources for social ministry programs

3.     Develops materials and resources for parish, ecumenical, or community related meetings

4.     Provides Catholic Charities support of Archdiocesan events like the following: Nurses Day, Rose Day, Sanctity of Life Mass, Dr. Martin Luther King Mass, A Very Giving Christmas and other events as assigned

5.     Establish processes to identify community and regional resources for Catholic Charities programs and networking opportunities

6.     Assist in the stewarding of parish or ecumenical donors

7.     Identify, monitor and maintain Parish communications

8.     Provides staff support for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development in the Archdiocese and Catholic Charities’ parish liaisons.

9.     Provides support for donor database functions including:

                  Upkeep of constituent records

                  Generation of donor acknowledgments and monthly pledge reminders

                  Gift processing for on-going, memorial, in-honor, and online gifts

                  Donor correspondence for expired payment methods

10.  Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited school or college with a degree in a related field
• Practicing Catholic with knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching and spirituality.
• Two to four years experience in social ministry with education and communication skills.
• Good understanding of Microsoft suite and experience in data management/input
• Demonstrated leadership and program development skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, and ABILITIES

• Understanding and commitment to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, and familiarity with Catholic theology
• Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic diversity of our service population
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead others to engage in service or volunteerism
• Strong attention to detail and good problem solving skills
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage projects and tasks
• Computer literate in a variety of programs, including the internet and Microsoft Office
• Ability to treat all clients, volunteer, guests and other employees in a courteous and respectful manner at all times.
• Be engaged in parish ministry at the local level.
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Working knowledge of services offered in the community, parishes and Archdiocese.
• Support the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the sponsoring agency and/or parish
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to travel throughout the Archdiocese.  Travel component of the position may be 50% of the position.
• Good organizational skills (able to set up meetings, agendas, coordinate with individuals and groups, make presentations—formal and informal, prepare minutes and monitor or complete follow-up action items to ensure objectives are met)
• Ability to work on a team
• Understands and supports agency objectives
• Assist with other Catholic Charities programs and events as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting for long periods of time, walking/climbing stairs
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds) of materials for meetings and presentations
• Travel by car within the community and areas served.         

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment. Some nights and weekends may be required.
• Accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

Please send Resume with Cover Letter to bsmith@ccaokc.org

Job Title: Licensed Bilingual Spanish Counselor - Part Time (Oklahoma City)    

REPORTS TO: Director of St. Joseph’s Counseling Center

JOB OBJECTIVE:  The Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and psychotherapy to children, adults, couples and families in the context of Roman Catholic tradition and teachings.

The essential job duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide individual and family diagnostic evaluations and assessments to aid in treatment planning.
• Exercise familiarity with the DSM-5 and be able to appropriately utilize the manual.
• Provide counseling and psychotherapy to children, adults, couples and families in the context of Roman Catholic tradition and teachings.
• Provide services within his or her areas of expertise and training and will consult or refer clients out when dealing with cases outside his or her areas of expertise.
• Maintain adequate case notes, treatment plans, and all other appropriate paper work on a timely basis.
• Conduct groups and present workshops or presentations as needed.
• Provide consultation to other church related agencies or the clergy on matters of mental health on an as needed basis.
• Use as a guideline the ethical standards of their professional licensing organization.
• Maintain current professional licensure in the State of Oklahoma.
• While working collaboratively with other personnel and service providers, the counselor is responsible for establishing a respectful relationship with persons served while helping the client gain skills and confidence that will empower them to solve their own problems.  The counselor will also reinforce the value of the nurturing family and will demonstrate a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.  The counselor will also display appropriate interventions to meet service goals and ability to set appropriate service limits.
• Perform other duties as required by the director. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Educational Requirements/Credentials - Requirements for the position are a Master’s Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, counseling, social work or an equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.
• Skills – Training in individual, family and/or group counseling methods.  It is preferred that applicants for this position have at least two years’ experience and be trained in psycho educational and personality assessment techniques.
• Applicants must be licensed in the appropriate specialty in the State of Oklahoma.   
• Knowledge of Catholic tradition and teaching is required. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Bi-lingual in Spanish is Required
• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Strong flexible interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with employees and managers at all levels in the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills required to ensure that multiple tasks receive adequate and timely attention.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Able to function autonomously and be proactive.
• PC literate and proficient.

• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Occasional lifting (up to 10 pounds of computer equipment or paper supplies).
• May be required to travel by car or plane to business events or other company locations.  Travel may require prolonged sitting or standing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is sedentary work that requires the following physical activities:

• Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment.
• May be subjected to fast-paced decision making, crisis situations.

Send cover letter and resume to ashipman@ccaokc.org