Position Summary: Catholic Charities is looking for an intern to help coordinator our Family Christmas Plan program in Allegheny County. This individual will empower 15 to 20 families to develop an individualized plan for the holidays. This individual will meet weekly with families and review topics including budgeting, stress management, creating Christmas traditions and more. Must be able to commit to eight hours a week from August through December.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Enroll 15-20 families who are interested in participating in our Family Christmas Plan Program
- Assist families in creating an individualized plant to meet these goals for the holiday season
- Meet regularly with families to review specific life skills including budgeting, stress management, Christmas traditions
- Create case notes and document your sessions in our client record management system.
- Assist with sorting Christmas gifts in preparation for our Christmas gift distribution
Main location: 111 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hours: Hours can be flexible between Monday through Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Supervised by: Allegheny County Outreach Caseworkers
Qualifications: No formal training or experience needed, just a heart and compassion for helping families in need.
Clearances: Must obtain Act 33 and Act 34 and FBI Fingerprint clearances
If interested or for more information please contact our Community and Parish Outreach Officer at412-456-6968 or volunteer@ccpgh.org.
Catholic Charities Overview
At Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, we’re all about solutions. Our heart is to meet people at their point of need to provide immediate relief and most importantly to foster long-term stability. Regardless of religious affiliation, Catholic Charities is dedicated to championing the dignity of families and individuals as they work to improve their quality of life. By providing basic needs services, counseling, free health care, job training, housing assistance, refugee programs, senior services, and more, Catholic Charities uplifts people in need throughout Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence, and Washington counties.
To apply, please send resume to intern@ccpgh.org.