The Cook(s) will be responsible for the overall preparation of meals to be provided to residents and guests of Cortland. Position requires written and verbal communication skills in taking messages, handling phone calls and being responsive to job responsibilities and client needs.

Works with Case Managers, Chicago Department of Family & Social Services and home delivered meals clients to ensure the timely delivery of meals, and/or the temporary or permanent stops of meals deliveries. Updates spreadsheet with new and terminated clients, notifies food vendor (Open Kitchens) of skips and resumes and cancellations. Uses email to transmit data to CD FSS and Open Kitchens. Takes calls from clients and traces/investigates missed deliveries and other complaints. Some database research and data entry in connection with meals clients. Other duties assigned.

Responsible for the overall management and operation of the Painting Social Enterprise Program.

Directly responsible for overall management of the Community Casework Department, including planning, staff hiring, supervision and continuous training; monitoring and preparation of budget; solicitation, preparation, administration and compliance of grants and contract; networking with other service providers. Programs include Food Pantries, Emergency Assistance, Shelter Program, and HIV/Aids Case Management.

Provides direct service to elderly clients needing assessment and Case Management to remain safely and comfortably in the community.  Completes home visits in the community, hospital, or in HUD 202 buildings.  Conducts assessments; provides information; develops realistic Care Plans; authorizes governmental services; refers and links clients; and monitors client services.  Follows the standards and guidelines of the Illinois Department of Aging, the Area Agency on Aging, Housing and Urban Development(HUD) and the Council on Accreditation.  Utilizes computer systems; types service logs and case notes; and enters data electronically.

Supervises social service and support staff as assigned in the Case Management Unit in providing professional serviced to frail and hard-to-serve older adults. Coordinates various case management staff and programs to assure efficient utilization of resources and to achieve each program’s goal. Instructs staff in agency, Council on Accreditation, local Area Agency on Aging, and the Illinois Department on Aging policies and procedures. Practices within the ethics and values as established in the mission of Catholic Charities.

Manage the administrative and physical operations of assigned affordable and federally assisted housing facilities.  Responsible for; proposing and/or amending policies and procedures; developing annual budgets, monitoring programs and providing guidance/technical assistance on management, program and operational matters; responding to tenant council and tenant-generated issues; managing all aspects of human resources for assigned properties and staff; managing and controlling financial and physical resources; and functioning as a liaison with outside agencies, organizations and institutions.

Maintain overall operational in-charge and accountability of the daily operation of the WIC Warehouse and the Distribution Center.