Support Specialist, Transitional Living
Company: Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description POSITION SUMMARY: Successfully promote and
support the mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas as
guided by the Catholic Social Teachings by providing supportive
housing services. Direct Care Staff provide supervision & oversight
of clients and facility. Assist case managers in carrying out tasks
assigned to tenants; provide support, assistance/train tenants in
maintaining daily living, escort to appointments, conduct groups &
activities on/off site. Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is
an equal opportunity employer. We embrace the broadest definition
of neighbor and the characteristics that make them unique,
including age, gender, race, ethnicity, social-economic status,
education, immigration status, national origin, language, family or
marital status, political affiliation, disability and religious
beliefs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Complete client intakes and assist
with development of Preliminary Plan of Service. Conduct house
meetings and participate in shift change meetings. Provide clients
with opportunities to learn/practice skills; encourage positive
skills development; supervise clients’ day-to-day interactions.
Provide clients with all basic needs, including a clean and safe
living environment. Provide level of supervision to clients based
on the level of supervision needed. Empower clients and staff to
problem solve. Transport clients to appointments. Participate in
planning and implementation of services, activities, and/or skills
training for group and individual work. Maintain safety,
confidentiality, and protection of clients. Complete all
documentation as required by program (i.e., incident reports, case
notes, daily logs, medical documentation, etc.). Requirements
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrate a passion for the
mission of Catholic Charities Must be willing to perform by the
agency’s values: love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, self-
control and joy Catholic Charities promotes a diverse workforce.
Employees are not required to be Catholic, however, employees of
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas must understand that they
are a visible representative of the Archdiocesan Church and as such
will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic Faith nor
publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic
teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Kansas
City in Kansas or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or
writing including the use of social media or other digital
technologies Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening,
drug testing, and any ongoing training as required 2 Years of
experience preferred Ability to work effectively in an environment
that is very diverse Must possess a valid Kansas or Missouri
Driver’s license, dependable transportation, current vehicle
insurance and a verified safe driving record. (required if the
person will be driving as part of their primary responsibilities)
Must be able to pass DOT screening. (required if driving an agency
vehicle requiring DOT certification) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer,
standing, bending and moving Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
May be exposed to infectious diseases Must have physical ability to
effectively communicate with others Must have the physical ability
and appropriate licensure for driving
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