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Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph · 2 months ago

Family Development Specialist - Moms Empowerment

St Joseph, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph is dedicated to supporting families through their Mom’s Empowerment Program. The Family Development Specialist provides comprehensive case management services to pregnant mothers and their families, focusing on education, support, and assistance in achieving individualized goals.

CommunitiesNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Treat clients with dignity, respect and compassion in every interaction

Maintain a manageable caseload of up to 25 active clients

Conduct and document thorough client intakes on individuals and families

Develop individualized service plans with measurable goals

Provide case management including assistance with public benefits enrollments, goal setting, referrals to community resources, and providing educational support

Assist clients with essential needs such as housing, transportation, clothing, food, and baby needs as funding allows

Record all services and client interactions promptly in the agency’s electronic database and any required grant systems

Ensure documentation meets funder, agency, and Council of Accreditation (COA) requirements

Maintain confidentiality and Adhere to HIPAA guidelines

Maintain professional boundaries

Participate in team meetings, outreach events, and training opportunities

Maintain ongoing communication and regular supervision with the Program Manager

Build and sustain positive relationships with community partners and referral sources

Assist team members and collaborate across departments when needed

Adhere to policies and procedures outlined by agency and funding grants when administering services

Complete required agency training, funder training, and proactively seek additional professional development opportunities

Stay informed on current community resources, public assistance programs, and policy changes that may impact client lives and access to services

Represent the program and agency in a professional manner in every interaction

Qualification

Case managementEarly childhood developmentFamily/marital counselingBilingualCommunicationProblem solvingConflict resolutionOrganizational skills

Required

Must possess a bachelor's degree in a related human service field and/or possess a minimum combined total of three (3) years of experience in at least three of the following: Early childhood development, family/marital counseling, social work, case management

Excellent communication (verbal and written)

Superior problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work with a diverse population

Ability to consistently meet deadlines and produce timely and accurate data/reports using strong organizational skills