Care Support (Multiple Positions)

Location: Springfield, MO

Department/Program:  Maternal and Family Programs/LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home

Primary Shift:  As needed for days, evenings, weekends, and overnights  

Job Classification: PRN (as needed)

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $14.00 per Hour

Travel Required (Y/N, %):  Y, 40-50% (local)

Why You’ll Love This Position:

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of pregnant women and their children? At LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home, as Care Support, you'll assist our women and families in maintaining their everyday routine while supporting them in a transitional housing setting.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist residents with daily routines.
• Maintain household cleanliness, organization, monitor everyday supplies, and process donations.
• Answer phones, take/deliver messages as appropriate, and complete telephone intake assessments.
• Assist with documentation of medicine.
• Ensure residents complete chores, passing room checks, and following the agreements and expectations of the program.
• Conduct safety checks throughout the building, including safe sleep environments.
• Prepare rooms for new residents.
• Provide basic self-care support for postpartum residents (i.e., bathroom hygiene, breastfeeding, childcare support, etc.)
• Facilitating random resident urine screenings and breathalyzer testing.
• Prepare meals for a larger group of residents when needed.
• 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.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working or volunteering in a human services field or other support services role.

Application Time Period

Start Date:   01/10/2025

Priority Date:  01/31/2025

Job ID 2164150

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

Human Resources, hr@ccsomo.org, or 417-368-0914

www.ccsomo.org/careers/

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.