LifeHouse Family Support Coordinator

About the role

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is seeking a Family Support Coordinator to join our Maternal & Family Programs team serving LifeHouse and Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies in Cape Girardeau.

Responsibilities

• Assess client strengths, needs, and barriers to success.
• Develop individualized service plans that support housing stability, healthcare access, employment, education, parenting, and self-sufficiency goals.
• Met regularly with clients to monitor progress and provide ongoing support.
• Connect families with community resources and services.
• Advocate for clients with healthcare providers, landlords, schools, employers, and community agencies.
• Help clients navigate challenges and remove barriers to success.
• Cookordinate services with community partners and service providers.
• Facilitate referrals and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and data entry.
• Participate in program evaluation, quality improvement efforts, and community outreach activities.
• Mentor interns, practicum students, and volunteers as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Education, Family Studies, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Commitment to serving women, children, and families with compassion and respect.

Qualifications

• No prior case management experience is required. Training will be provided for qualified candidates.
• Experience providing case management or supportive services.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, poverty, or crisis situations.
• Knowledge of community resources, housing programs, healthcare systems, and social service networks.
• Training or experience in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based practice.
• Experience supervising or mentoring students, interns, or volunteers.

Skills

Compassion, strong communication skills, ability to work independently, and collaboration with a team.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel, medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits, opportunities for professional growth and advancement, and ongoing training and professional development.

Pay

$18.00-$21.00 per hour, based on education, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday-Friday schedule.