JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt STATUS: Full – Time

PROGRAM: Kinship Navigator

LOCATION: Gulfport 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES:

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to assist with normalizing the experience of the children and caregiver. The Peer Support Specialist works with the navigator to help caregivers negotiate the system and address key obstacles the family is facing. The Peer Support Specialist services will be delivered by a grandparent or other relative with lived caregiving experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

▪ Provide follow up phone calls and other communication to ensure the caregiver's needs have been addressed to the best of your ability.

▪ Assist the Kinship Navigator with identifying the Caregiver's specific need.

▪ Provides support and guidance to the kinship family, including helping to navigate the child welfare system, gain access to public and private community resources, permanency planning, and interpreting policies and procedures for programs serving families and children.

▪ Provides support and guidance to the kinship family, including seeking out resources and community events, medical resources, educational resources, legal resources, and access to upcoming changes which directly impacts the family.

▪ Ability to search for resources and promote the program on an ongoing basis.

▪ Assists caregivers in building social and engagements skills to enhance their ability to gain employment and participate in parents and social groups.

▪ Assist with the intake process for caregivers and complete all required forms in preparation for program admissions.

▪ Provides support through advocacy to protect the rights of caregivers based on daily living services such as social security office, clients’ service organizations, housing providers, etc.

▪ Obtains program required documents such as proof of custody,

▪ Helps kinship caregivers to determine eligibility, obtain and complete forms for consumers, attend necessary appointments for services or resources.

▪ Maintains regular and consistent with kinship families in the office, client's home, in the community, or remotely as contact needed.

▪ Helps kinship caregivers to determine eligibility, obtain and complete forms, attend necessary appointments for services or resources.

▪ Refers to community outreach programs.

▪ Assists in linking family to recreational activities/resources for relative children placed in kinship caregiver's home.

▪ Safeguards the family's dignity and protects the rights and individuality of each kin family under his/her supervision.

▪ Maintains appropriate boundaries and remain in compliance with HIPAA privacy laws.

▪ Collaborates as a team member.

▪ Maintains good communication with the team.

▪ Participates in assigned meetings.

▪ Completes and maintains all service documentation and statistics as required.

▪ Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

This position requires a high school diploma/GED and must have received a Peer Support Specialist Certification OR be willing to obtain certification within 120 days of hire.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

▪ Ability to provide education and advocacy on behalf of kinship families; and strong empathy and understanding of the unique role, needs and challenges of kinship caregivers.

▪ Ability to promote placement stability and positive permanency outcomes.

▪ Ability to respond quickly to time sensitive requests.

▪ Ability to engage with various family dynamics build partnerships.

▪ Ability to travel within assigned region, when applicable.

▪ Ability attend a combination of assigned trainings, meetings and supervision through the use of technology including zoom and other meeting software while on a remote work schedule.

▪ Demonstrates excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

▪ Demonstrates strong commitment to children being placed with kinship families as well as holds a value that family connections are paramount and demonstrates competence in working with families involved in the child welfare system.

▪ Demonstrates ability to evaluate situations and make decisions regarding case services or family needs.

▪ Knowledge of community resources available for support of kinship families.

▪ Demonstrate awareness of, sensitivity to, and competence in dealing with a cultural and socioeconomic diverse client population.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversight of all programmatic and administrative aspects of the Born Free/New Beginnings Program. Additionally, the Program Director is expected to stay abreast of the developments in the field of substance abuse, especially as it relates to pregnancy and parenting. Community outreach and fostering the program's relationships with other agencies, particularly the Mississippi Department of Mental Health and the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services, are essential duties as well. Clinical activities of program staff to ensure all services are delivered in keeping with best practices, agency policies and requirements of all funding and accreditation bodies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Overseeing all therapeutic activities of program, ensuring consumers receive all individual and group therapy, educational classes, as well as medical appointments and supportive services to assist with treatment and recovery. Oversee the admission process ensuring all aspects are met to standards.

2. Conducting weekly individual meetings with supervisees. This includes weekly review of charts to insure that all paperwork is accurate, fidelity of EBPs, and consultation regarding additional services needed for consumers as well as aftercare services needed.

3. Conduct ongoing staffing’s with all employees to review upcoming calendar dates, information from administration, staffing of cases, and any other pertinent information. Serves as the treatment team leader.

4. Insuring the program's compliance with best practices in co-occurring disorders and all relevant standards, including, but not limited to, standards set by the Council on Accreditation and the Department of Mental Health.

5. Preparing and submitting all required reports in a timely manner. This includes, but not limited to, monthly reports, quarterly reports, annual report, annual evaluations, etc.

6. Completion of grants, Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, etc. as deemed appropriate for the BFNB program.

7. Ensure accuracy and timely submission of Department of Mental Health billing.

8. Observe monthly subsidiaries to ensure appropriate monitoring of BFNB budgets. Assist budget analyst in completing annual budgets.

9. Monitor staff time via Paycom and leave time to ensure accuracy.

10. Complete on-call schedule. Provide back up on call to 24/7 crisis phone.

11. Advertise for open positions and ensure all paperwork is completed. Make hiring and employment recommendations for therapists and specialists to the Social Services Director.

12. Attend required Catholic Charities in-services and program directors meetings as well as individual supervision meetings with the Social Services Director and keeping that person apprised of all program developments and personnel issues.

13. Maintaining sufficient computer skills to support the documentation and administrative tasks of the position.

14. Representing the program positively to other agencies and the community through formal and informal outreach efforts.

15. Maintaining confidentiality of records and all treatment issues.

16. Completing assigned duties according with all deadlines and insuring that all handwritten tasks are clearly legible.

17. All other duties as assigned by the Social Services Director.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

1. A minimum of a Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Addiction, as well as a license as a social worker or counselor. LCSW or LPC strongly preferred.

2. At least five years’ experience with substance abuse or mental health. One year supervisory experience desirable.

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

1. Ability to model state of the art clinical skills, system of care principles and co-occurring disorders.

2. Ability to relate compassionately, non-judgmentally and professionally to a wide variety of people.

3. Excellent time management, organizational, prioritization and delegation skills.

4. Ability to support and motivate supervisees without compromising the goals and mission of the program.

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially those skills necessary to provide clear and consistent feedback to employees.

6. Demonstrated ability to form alliances with families and providers from other agencies.

7. Good public relations skills.

8. Timeliness with paperwork.

9. Ability to follow directions but also make sound independent decisions.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Licensed Masters level social worker or LPC with valid licensure in Mississippi.

2. Valid Mississippi Driver's license and driving record that will not incur increased insurance rates.

AGENCY COMPLIANCE:

• Refer to and complies with the CCI Policy and Procedural Manuals in every part of their job.

• Attend individual supervision, staff meetings, staff trainings and other meetings required.

• Enter all client activity/services daily into the agency client database, if applicable.

• Maintain all required documents in a current and orderly manner.

• Submit all reports accurately and in a timely manner per due dates.

• Adhere to all confidentiality policies, maintaining a high-level standard of confidentiality.

• Maintain a valid driver's license, proof of required automobile insurance, and Child Protection requirements per policy.

• Represent the agency at events/functions as assigned.

• Always alert to the physical mental condition of clients/children and report any suspicious situations to the person in authority.

• Must work within standards of the agency mission, philosophy and policies/procedures.

• Reflects Catholic Charities' commitment to treating all people with dignity and respect.

• Performs other duties assigned and deemed necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the agency.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

• Must be physically and emotionally capable of performing all functions of the job.

JOB TITLE: Program Specialist

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Support STATUS: Part Time

REPORTS TO: Program Director UPDATED: September 2024

HOURS: Part-Time, not to exceed 30 hours per week during evenings, weekends and holidays. Flexible scheduling is required to ensure after-hour crisis line and shelter coverage is provided 24/7 all year round. Some weekdays/evenings may be necessary to cover gaps in shifts, attend staff meetings, and/or debrief at shift changes. Occasional travel.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Relief Worker monitors client activities and shelter operations during shifts. Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to shelter residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Monitors client activities and shelter operations during shift

• Answers crisis calls and follows the established procedures for crisis intervention, intakes, safety planning and referrals.

• Adheres to a flexible schedule to meet program needs and assist with 24/7program operations

• Completes Client Admission Intakes, facilitates client orientation, assigns room and ensures all necessary admittance forms are completed within 24 hours of shelter entry.

• Attends to client needs that may arise during shift

• Assigns and supervises client chore assignments

• Enforces Shelter Guidelines found in Client Handbook

• Assists with preparing and serving meals during evening and weekend shifts

• Dispenses medication per established procedures

• Facilitates and ensures proper client exit per discharge procedures

• Completes mandatory documentation such as Shift Reports (daily log), Crisis Call Log, Monthly Time Activity Reports, Requisition Forms and work order forms

• Documents and informs Program Manager of all grievances or incidents that occur during shift

• Monitors the entrance/exit of the building and grounds.

• Assists with ensuring maintenance and repair of the facility is reported and completed.

• Performs duties, as needed, to assist with cleanliness and orderliness of shelter facility.

• Submits requests for supplies as needed

AGENCY COMPLIANCE

• Refers to and complies with the CCI Policy and Procedural Manuals in every part of their job.

• Complies and adheres to assigned work schedule.

• Adheres to the agency's confidentiality policies, maintaining a high-level standard of confidentiality

• Attends individual supervision, staff meetings, staff trainings and other meetings required by agency, funding sources and/or professional standards.

• Enter all daily client services/activities into the agency client database.

• Maintains all required documents in a current and orderly manner.

• Submits and ensures all required agency and grant programs statistical and narrative reports are done accurately and promptly per the prescribed due dates.

• Maintains a valid driver license, proof of required automobile insurance, and Child Protection requirements per agency policy.

• Always be alert to the physical and mental condition of clients and children and report any suspicious situations to the Associate Director.

• Ability to work within agency mission, philosophy and policies/procedures

• Reflects Catholic Charities' commitment to treating all person with dignity and respect.

• Performs other duties assigned and deemed necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the agency.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

High School diploma or GED and have at least five (5) years of work experience. Must have good communication skills to work with individuals in crisis situations. Knowledge of general office operation procedures, answering telephones and use of office equipment.

Licenses/Certifications:

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills

• Must possess skills to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, supportive, respectful and empowering in working with victims of interpersonal violence

• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Ability to effectively and appropriately respond to crisis situations.

• Ability to work collaboratively with agency programs and organizations outside the agency.

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule to meet program needs

• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work both independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet stringent deadlines.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

• Manual dexterity and motor skills are required to use the computer.

• Must demonstrate maturity and the ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.

• Must be able to meet critical deadlines.

• Must be able to organize, process, and report information.

• Must be emotionally stable, alert, and able to work alone.

• Must be physically and emotionally capable of performing the essential functions of the job.

• Must continue to achieve satisfactory rating on the annual performance evaluation.

• Must be able to work under strict time constraints.

PROGRAM: Kinship Navigator

LOCATION: Greenwood 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES:

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to assist with normalizing the experience of the children and caregiver. The Peer Support Specialist works with the navigator to help caregivers negotiate the system and address key obstacles the family is facing. The Peer Support Specialist services will be delivered by a grandparent or other relative with lived caregiving experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

▪ Provide follow up phone calls and other communication to ensure the caregiver's needs have been addressed to the best of your ability.

▪ Assist the Kinship Navigator with identifying the Caregiver's specific need.

▪ Provides support and guidance to the kinship family, including helping to navigate the child welfare system, gain access to public and private community resources, permanency planning, and interpreting policies and procedures for programs serving families and children.

▪ Provides support and guidance to the kinship family, including seeking out resources and community events, medical resources, educational resources, legal resources, and access to upcoming changes which directly impacts the family.

▪ Ability to search for resources and promote the program on an ongoing basis.

▪ Assists caregivers in building social and engagements skills to enhance their ability to gain employment and participate in parents and social groups.

▪ Assist with the intake process for caregivers and complete all required forms in preparation for program admissions.

▪ Provides support through advocacy to protect the rights of caregivers based on daily living services such as social security office, clients’ service organizations, housing providers, etc.

▪ Obtains program required documents such as proof of custody,

▪ Helps kinship caregivers to determine eligibility, obtain and complete forms for consumers, attend necessary appointments for services or resources.

▪ Maintains regular and consistent with kinship families in the office, client's home, in the community, or remotely as contact needed.

▪ Helps kinship caregivers to determine eligibility, obtain and complete forms, attend necessary appointments for services or resources.

▪ Refers to community outreach programs.

▪ Assists in linking family to recreational activities/resources for relative children placed in kinship caregiver's home.

▪ Safeguards the family's dignity and protects the rights and individuality of each kin family under his/her supervision.

▪ Maintains appropriate boundaries and remain in compliance with HIPAA privacy laws.

▪ Collaborates as a team member.

▪ Maintains good communication with the team.

▪ Participates in assigned meetings.

▪ Completes and maintains all service documentation and statistics as required.

▪ Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

This position requires a high school diploma/GED and must have received a Peer Support Specialist Certification OR be willing to obtain certification within 120 days of hire.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

▪ Ability to provide education and advocacy on behalf of kinship families; and strong empathy and understanding of the unique role, needs and challenges of kinship caregivers.

▪ Ability to promote placement stability and positive permanency outcomes.

▪ Ability to respond quickly to time sensitive requests.

▪ Ability to engage with various family dynamics build partnerships.

▪ Ability to travel within assigned region, when applicable.

▪ Ability attend a combination of assigned trainings, meetings and supervision through the use of technology including zoom and other meeting software while on a remote work schedule.

▪ Demonstrates excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

▪ Demonstrates strong commitment to children being placed with kinship families as well as holds a value that family connections are paramount and demonstrates competence in working with families involved in the child welfare system.

▪ Demonstrates ability to evaluate situations and make decisions regarding case services or family needs.

▪ Knowledge of community resources available for support of kinship families.

▪ Demonstrate awareness of, sensitivity to, and competence in dealing with a cultural and socioeconomic diverse client population.

PROGRAM: Kinship Navigator

LOCATION: Greenwood

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES:

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to assist with normalizing the experience of the children and caregiver. The Peer Support Specialist works with the navigator to help caregivers negotiate the system and address key obstacles the family is facing. The Peer Support Specialist services will be delivered by a grandparent or other relative with lived caregiving experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

▪ Provide follow up phone calls and other communication to ensure the caregiver's needs have been addressed to the best of your ability.

▪ Assist the Kinship Navigator with identifying the Caregiver's specific need.

▪ Provides support and guidance to the kinship family, including helping to navigate the child welfare system, gain access to public and private community resources, permanency planning, and interpreting policies and procedures for programs serving families and children.

▪ Provides support and guidance to the kinship family, including seeking out resources and community events, medical resources, educational resources, legal resources, and access to upcoming changes which directly impacts the family.

▪ Ability to search for resources and promote the program on an ongoing basis.

▪ Assists caregivers in building social and engagements skills to enhance their ability to gain employment and participate in parents and social groups.

▪ Assist with the intake process for caregivers and complete all required forms in preparation for program admissions.

▪ Provides support through advocacy to protect the rights of caregivers based on daily living services such as social security office, clients’ service organizations, housing providers, etc.

▪ Obtains program required documents such as proof of custody,

▪ Helps kinship caregivers to determine eligibility, obtain and complete forms for consumers, attend necessary appointments for services or resources.

▪ Maintains regular and consistent with kinship families in the office, client's home, in the community, or remotely as contact needed.

▪ Helps kinship caregivers to determine eligibility, obtain and complete forms, attend necessary appointments for services or resources.

▪ Refers to community outreach programs.

▪ Assists in linking family to recreational activities/resources for relative children placed in kinship caregiver's home.

▪ Safeguards the family's dignity and protects the rights and individuality of each kin family under his/her supervision.

▪ Maintains appropriate boundaries and remain in compliance with HIPAA privacy laws.

▪ Collaborates as a team member.

▪ Maintains good communication with the team.

▪ Participates in assigned meetings.

▪ Completes and maintains all service documentation and statistics as required.

▪ Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

This position requires a high school diploma/GED and must have received a Peer Support Specialist Certification OR be willing to obtain certification within 120 days of hire.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

▪ Ability to provide education and advocacy on behalf of kinship families; and strong empathy and understanding of the unique role, needs and challenges of kinship caregivers.

▪ Ability to promote placement stability and positive permanency outcomes.

▪ Ability to respond quickly to time sensitive requests.

▪ Ability to engage with various family dynamics build partnerships.

▪ Ability to travel within assigned region, when applicable.

▪ Ability attend a combination of assigned trainings, meetings and supervision through the use of technology including zoom and other meeting software while on a remote work schedule.

▪ Demonstrates excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

▪ Demonstrates strong commitment to children being placed with kinship families as well as holds a value that family connections are paramount and demonstrates competence in working with families involved in the child welfare system.

▪ Demonstrates ability to evaluate situations and make decisions regarding case services or family needs.

▪ Knowledge of community resources available for support of kinship families.

▪ Demonstrate awareness of, sensitivity to, and competence in dealing with a cultural and socioeconomic diverse client population.

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full-time

STATUS: Full-time; Exempt

PROGRAM: Finance

LOCATION: Ridgeland, MS

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES: 

This position plays a key role in maintaining the financial health and operational stability of the organization. This position is responsible for managing all accounts receivable functions and revenue tracking with accuracy and timeliness. The position ensures that all invoices are submitted correctly, payments are collected promptly, and revenue is recorded in compliance with grant requirements and accounting standards.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Prepare and submit invoices for grants, contracts and program services.

2. Maintain an organized billing schedule and ensure timely submissions.

3. Gather and verify all supporting documentation for revenue entries.

4. Collect and post memorandums from staff to ensure all revenue entries are accurate and properly supported.

5. Monitor the accounts receivable aging report and follow up on outstanding balances.

6. Assist with revenue forecasting and financial reporting for appropriate staff. 

7. Prepare information for drawdowns, reimbursements, and grant billing cycles.

8. Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, partners and internal stakeholders.

9. Assist with data entry, filing and document retention.

10. Provide support during budget preparation, month end reporting, year-end reporting, auditor requests, and financial reviews.

11. Support compliance with organizational policies and funder requirements.

12. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: 

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field.

2. Experience in accounts receivable and general accounting practices.

3. Experience in Sage Intacct or similar financial management systems.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

1. The ability to work independently and in team environments.

2. Ability to work effectively with staff, clients, and external agencies.

3. Proficiency in accounting and Office software.

4. Strong communication and customer service skills.

5. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.

6. Professional demeanor with a commitment to creating a positive client, guest and staff experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: N/A

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES:   

Provide staff coverage for the program after business hours, weekends, holidays, inclement weather, and on an as-needed basis to ensure 24/7 operation of the residential facility.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  

1.  Provide care and supervision for all program residents and their children.   

2.   Enforce program rules for the residents according to the program handbook and be an example of handbook compliance for the program residents.   

3.  Respond appropriately in emergency situations by contacting the on-call person for assistance.   

4.  Supervise the preparation of evening and weekend meals, and chores/clean up.   

5.  Coordinate transportation services for residents during non-regular business hours.   

6.  Maintain security of the program facility after hours and on weekends.   

7.  Assist residents in self-administering their medications as prescribed and document it in the medical chart.  

8.  Provide childcare when residents are engaged in programmatic activities on and off the program site.   

9.  Administer urine screens when residents return from appointments/passes/hospital. 

10.  Complete phone intakes for potential residents and transfer to the admissions coordinator in a timely manner. 

11. Be available on an as-needed basis to provide essential 24/7 coverage for the residential facility. 

12. Be available in cases of inclement weather to extend the duration of your shift until you can be relieved (as soon as possible) in order to provide supervision, safety, and care to residents and their children. 

13.  Maintain current program and agency training. 

14. Maintaining confidentiality of all treatment issues. 

15. All other duties as assigned by the Program Director/Senior Peer Support Specialist. 

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:  

1. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Working knowledge of substance use disorders and mental health disorders is desirable. 

SKILLS / ABILITIES: 

1.  Ability to relate compassionately, non-judgmentally, and professionally to a wide variety of people. 

2.  Excellent time management and organizational skills. 

3.  Ability to provide information to clinical staff. 

4.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

5.  Excellent phone skills. 

6.  Ability to follow directions but also make sound independent decisions.  

7. Ability to maintain and enforce healthy boundaries with program clients by enforcing program rules firmly and gently. 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATONS: 

1.  Valid Mississippi Driver’s license and driving record that will not incur increased insurance rates.