What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supportive Service Coordinator - Walnut Grove position at Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph?
Description
Our History
In 1879, Father Bernard Donnelly established Mount St. Bernard’s Orphanage in Kansas City. With that one act of faith, hope and charity, many lives — and a community — were transformed.
And, from that humble beginning a strong tradition of compassionate care and social service took root, thrived, and grew to become Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
Catholic Charities empowers at risk people to create a pathway out of poverty by alleviating their immediate crises to create stability; then providing robust support to lift them to dignity and self-reliance.
Today, millions of lives have been transformed, in the communities we serve. We have office locations in the Kansas City metro-area, St. Joseph, Missouri, a Food Pantry in Kansas City, Missouri, while serving a 27-county region.
Our Culture/Mission Characteristics
While Performing Job Duties, Staff Will
Helping people move to a better life through hope-filled care, services, and advocacy; calling all those of goodwill to join us.
Vision
By lifting people in need to the dignity of self-reliance, and encouraging others to help, our communities will become one human family.
Values
Hope/Faith, Trust, Commitment, Collaboration
Job Description Position Title: Supportive Services Coordinator
Effective Date: 03/1/2024
Status: Full-time, Non-exempt – 38-40 hours a week
Program: Housing Development
Reports to: Lead Resource Specialist
Position Objective
This position is responsible for providing supportive service coordination to residents of Walnut Grove Apartments, this is a multi-family residential housing complex located in Kansas City, Missouri. Services provided are designed to be responsive to residents’ individual needs, utilizing the strengths-based model, and will link residents with services provided by our community collaborative partners. $23-$24 hourly depending on qualifications.
Requirements
Education and Experience
I understand that as an employee of Catholic Charities I am expected to perform job duties in alignment with the items listed below:
Our History
In 1879, Father Bernard Donnelly established Mount St. Bernard’s Orphanage in Kansas City. With that one act of faith, hope and charity, many lives — and a community — were transformed.
And, from that humble beginning a strong tradition of compassionate care and social service took root, thrived, and grew to become Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
Catholic Charities empowers at risk people to create a pathway out of poverty by alleviating their immediate crises to create stability; then providing robust support to lift them to dignity and self-reliance.
Today, millions of lives have been transformed, in the communities we serve. We have office locations in the Kansas City metro-area, St. Joseph, Missouri, a Food Pantry in Kansas City, Missouri, while serving a 27-county region.
Our Culture/Mission Characteristics
While Performing Job Duties, Staff Will
- Follow the Catholic Social and Moral Teachings in all aspects while performing job duties.
- Work collaboratively to achieve goals and resolve conflict to achieve the greater good.
- Respect the diversity of talents and gifts of others and believe in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development.
- Demonstrate compassion and commitment for helping others improve their own lives.
Helping people move to a better life through hope-filled care, services, and advocacy; calling all those of goodwill to join us.
Vision
By lifting people in need to the dignity of self-reliance, and encouraging others to help, our communities will become one human family.
Values
Hope/Faith, Trust, Commitment, Collaboration
Job Description Position Title: Supportive Services Coordinator
Effective Date: 03/1/2024
Status: Full-time, Non-exempt – 38-40 hours a week
Program: Housing Development
Reports to: Lead Resource Specialist
Position Objective
This position is responsible for providing supportive service coordination to residents of Walnut Grove Apartments, this is a multi-family residential housing complex located in Kansas City, Missouri. Services provided are designed to be responsive to residents’ individual needs, utilizing the strengths-based model, and will link residents with services provided by our community collaborative partners. $23-$24 hourly depending on qualifications.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social work or degree in Gerontology, Psychology or Counseling is preferred; individuals without a degree but having appropriate work experience are also acceptable.
- Knowledge of and training in family, elderly and disability services.
- Knowledge of referral processes.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of local services for the specific resident profile and people with disabilities.
- 2-3 years of social service delivery experience, preferably direct experience working with families, elderly people or people with disabilities.
- Superior communication (verbal and written), time management and organizational skills.
- Comprehend, document and converse in standard English.
- Superior problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Sound judgment and reasoning skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of computers and software programs.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and priorities and work with diverse population.
- Conversant in and supportive of Catholic Charities’ mission.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines and product timely and accurate data/reports.
I understand that as an employee of Catholic Charities I am expected to perform job duties in alignment with the items listed below:
- Follows the Catholic Social Teachings in all aspects while performing job duties.
- Works collaboratively to achieve goals and resolves conflict to achieve the greater good.
- Respect for the diversity of talents and gifts of others and belief in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development.
- Demonstrates compassion and commitment for helping others improve their lives.
Salary : $23 - $24