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Family Services Caseworker Job in Ashtabula, Ohio US

Family Services Caseworker

Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County - Ashtabula, OH

Posted: 1/6/2026 - Expires: 2/5/2026

Job ID: 293061936

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Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County
Ashtabula, OH
Family Services Caseworker

Job Description:

Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County is seeking a full-time caseworker. The candidate will navigate client applications. Conduct one on one case work advocating for low and medium income households requesting basic needs. Assistance includes; Homeless Crisis Response Program (HCRP), utility assistance, diapers/formula, prescription assistance, clothing, hygiene items and other supportive basic needs to assist individuals and/or families toward self-sufficiency. You may conduct one-on-one budget sessions. You must be experienced with diverse populations.

Skills:
  • Communicate effectively with individuals and/or families facing hardship and/or complex issues.
  • Problem solve client cases while utilizing internal and/external referral resources.
  • Work with both short-term and long-term clients concurrently.
  • Must have excellent written, verbal and phone communication skills.
  • Learn and have a working knowledge of HCRP, Homeless Crisis Response Program.
  • Engage in client advocacy needs with landlords, utility companies, other assistance programs and/or other consumer related partners.
  • Follow the Fair Housing Landlord Tenant Rights best practices.
  • Must be detail-oriented and well-organized with the ability to record case notes in a timely manner
  • Efficient time management and organizational skills, ability to adapt in a fast-paced working environment
  • Work with grants/special funding and follow compliance and documentation guidelines.  
  • Demonstrate commitment to strengths-based approaches to service delivery, principles of self-determination and person-centered planning.
  • Follow and practice financial literacy best practices, related topics, focusing on household budgeting.
  • Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity toward economic and cultural issues. 
  • Understand and respect individual choices and diversity, and provide dignity and respect to all in need.
  • Basic math and computer skills are necessary and used daily. 

Schedule & Compensation:
  • Monday through Friday
  • 1st shift 
  • $17.00-$20.00hr
  • Full time 37.5 hrs per week
  • Dental, health insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, 403B

Education & Experience:

  • Associate’s degree in Social Work, a related field or/and two years’ experience preferable in the human services or behavioral health field. Bilingual is a plus

Background check and valid driver's license is a condition of employment 

To Apply:
Send resume to carriea@doyccac.org

Contact Information

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Associate's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
N/A
Salary
$17.00 - $20.00 /hour
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
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