Location: Springfield, MO
Department/Program: Maternal and Family Programs
Primary Shift: M-F, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (some evening hours as needed)
Job Classification: Full–Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Travel Required (Y/N, %): Y, 50% local

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS POSITION:

Are you passionate about walking alongside women and families during life’s most meaningful moments? Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is looking for a caring and committed Care Manager to join our Maternal & Family Programs team in Springfield. LifeHouse is a residential program that provides a safe, nurturing home for pregnant women experiencing homelessness — and you’ll be at the heart of helping residents build strong, hope-filled futures. You’ll also serve families through our Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program, a community-based initiative offering pregnancy and parenting education to support healthy pregnancies, confident parenting, and long-term stability. If your heart is called to serve and uplift others — we’d be honored to have you on our team.

• Provide comprehensive case management to residents and aftercare clients for the purpose of self–sufficiency.
• Attending community networking meetings by representing the agency.
• Create and update individualized care plans for residents and clients per the requirements and needs of the individual.
• Assist residents with transportation.
• Conduct intakes, face-to-face interviews, and orient new residents.
• Provide case management with each client in combination with phone and face-to-face in varied settings, including the client’s home.
• Ensure residents complete chores, pass room checks, and uphold their commitment to the agreement and expectations of the program. This includes but is not limited to coordinating and monitoring class schedules, utilizing corrective action plans, administering drug screenings, etc.
• Complete written and data-based documentation (i.e., internal documentation, case notes, housing plan, etc)
• Advocate and interact with other service providers, parent educators, housing agencies, churches, and community organizations on behalf of participants, as well as facilitate referrals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  Catholic Social Teachings
  Possesses a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities, including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and the ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. The identity of the agency is clearly Catholic, and as such, Catholic Charities adheres to the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.