Platform Support Specialist

GO Project; Kansas City (MO); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Zusammenfassung

CarePortal, LLC is seeking a Platform Support Specialist in Kansas City, MO to assist internal teams and external partners in using the CarePortal platform effectively.

The role focuses on timely troubleshooting, multi-channel support, and feedback-driven platform improvements, in collaboration with the Global Ministry Support team.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated technical and database skills in Microsoft and Google office software.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience in customer service or technical support.
• Passionate about empowering local churches to care for children and families in crisis.
• Commitment to GO Project’s Mission and Core Values.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to ongoing technology innovation.
• Support the Global Ministry Support (GMS) team.
• Proactively contribute to the overall improvement of CarePortal.
• Submit issues to the development team using our internal ticketing system.
• Test new platform features and document feedback.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Tools

Zendesk

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Kansas City, MO 64111, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Organizational Profile

CarePortal is a Care-Sharing technology that drives action for local kids and families in crisis. We subscribe to the vision that through the Church and Community, there can be More Than Enough care for every child through the power of Care-Sharing in local communities before, during, and beyond foster care. The goal is transformation from child welfare to family well-being in the lives of hurting children/families, the Church, and the Community. We develop and mobilize robust Care-Sharing Networks and lead with Courage, Humility, and Excellence.

We do this through the local Church and in concert with child-serving organizations, businesses, and people who care - that’s where you come in.

Position Summary

The Platform Support Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring CarePortal users—both internal team members and external partners—are supported, equipped, and empowered to use the platform effectively. This role serves as a trusted first point of contact for technical and platform-related inquiries, providing timely, thoughtful, and solutions-oriented support that helps colleagues, churches, agencies, and community partners thrive.

A successful Platform Support Specialist loves helping people, excels at multitasking, and is highly attuned to business processes and evolving needs. They respond to support requests across multiple channels, troubleshoot issues, and submit detailed tickets to the development team while identifying trends and opportunities for platform improvement. This role also contributes to ongoing technology innovation by testing new features, documenting feedback, and proactively sharing insights with the broader team.

In close collaboration with the Global Ministry Support (GMS) team, field teams, and support leadership, the Platform Support Specialist strengthens the overall CarePortal experience by improving platform reliability, usability, and adoption—supporting the mission of connecting children and families in crisis with caring communities.

Your Responsibilities Include

Internal

• Contribute to ongoing technology innovation
• Support the Global Ministry Support (GMS) team
• Proactively contribute to the overall improvement of CarePortal
• Submit issues to the development team using our internal ticketing system

Troubleshooting

• Respond to general inquiries for support from any CarePortal user via Zendesk tickets, email, or phone call
• Test new platform features and document feedback
• Identify and communicate trending issues to the Support Manager

Field Team

• Ongoing support of the CarePortal field team to improve their effectiveness
• Support Implementing Partners and Agencies to improve their effective use of the platform as needed
• Support CarePortal Churches and Community Champions to assist them in responding & meeting requests

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated technical and database skills in Microsoft and Google office software
• Prefer 1+ years of experience in customer service or technical support
• Passionate about empowering local churches to care for children and families in crisis
• Commitment to GO Project’s Mission and Core Values
• Creative and efficient problem solver
• Clear sense of calling to this role in this organization
• Demonstrated record of operational effectiveness achieved through collaboration
• Effective communicator and contributor in team environments
• Strong time management, written, and organizational skills
• Willingness to give and receive feedback and direction
• Strong desire to serve others and help them succeed
• Prefer experience with Zendesk or an equivalent ticketing system

The above description is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather a focused list of priorities. Success provides the opportunity to not only build a career but also bring much-needed support and care to local children and families in crisis across the United States. Successful candidates, like all CarePortal, LLC employees, are expected to live and work consistent with CarePortal’s vision, mission, and values.

CarePortal, LLC, a subsidiary of the nonprofit organization The Global Orphan Project (GO Project), is a Care-Sharing technology that drives action for local kids and families in crisis. This platform, which brings Christian churches to the point of care for each request made on behalf of children and families, can be used to connect a diverse network of churches, child-serving agencies, businesses, and individuals who care. Learn more at www.careportal.org.

CarePortal, LLC offers a competitive benefits package for full-time positions (30+ hours per week) including health, dental, vision and employer paid life insurance, retirement savings and generous PTO plan and a highly competitive, market-indexed compensation when compared to similar non-profit roles. Compensation is commensurate with relevant skills and experience.

The Global Orphan Project is a 501c3 nonprofit located at 3161 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO 64111.

CarePortal LLC associates are at-will employees.

www.goproject.org www.careportal.org