Care Manager (Cape Girardeau, MO)

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

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

Primary Shift:  M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (some evening hours as needed)

Job Classification: Full -Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $18.00 - $19.00/hour

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:  N

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 Cape Girardeau. 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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 visits in varied settings, including the client’s home in the aftercare program.


• Ensure residents complete chores, pass room checks and uphold their commitment to the agreements 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.


• Performs 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) or equivalent human service degree.


• This position requires a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience in case management and homeless/at-risk of homelessness populations.


• Knowledge of social services and referral sources for families.


• Motivational interviewing skills.

Application Time Period

Start Date:   10/02/2025

Priority Date:  10/30/2025

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

Human Resources, [email protected], or 417-368-0914

www.ccsomo.org/careers/

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.