Temporary Child Sitter & Case Support

Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 51,577,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) is hiring a Temporary Sitter / Assistant Case Manager in Missouri. The role alternates between patient safety supervision in a mental health unit and case management support for Foster Care Case Management participants. It requires flexibility, confidentiality, and strong communication with staff and families.

The six-week contract may extend based on needs. Working conditions vary by assignment across multiple locations in the state.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required for assignments involving transportation.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work effectively with children, parents, foster families, clients, facility staff, and other professionals.
• Strong observation, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to remain calm, attentive, and professional in potentially challenging situations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, agency policies, and facility guidelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to remain engaged and attentive throughout an assigned shift.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules, assignments, and client needs.
• Ability to safely transport clients when transportation duties are assigned.
• Ability to work independently while appropriately communicating concerns and observations to supervisors or designated staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous supervision and maintain awareness of the client’s whereabouts, activities, and general condition.
• Maintain a calm, safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
• Provide appropriate companionship, reassurance, and supportive presence.
• Observe and recognize changes in behavior, mood, activity, or circumstances that may present a safety concern.
• Promptly notify appropriate facility staff of concerning behavior, changes, incidents, or client needs.
• Follow all safety procedures, unit guidelines, and instructions provided by mental health unit staff.
• Communicate relevant observations to facility staff throughout the shift.
• Provide an appropriate and thorough handoff to the incoming sitter or facility staff at the end of each shift.
• Assist with basic, non-clinical needs when appropriate and within the scope of the position.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients, visitors, and facility staff.
• Maintain client confidentiality and protect sensitive information at all times.
• Remain alert, attentive, and present for the duration of the assigned shift.
• Follow all applicable facility policies and procedures.

Job description

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) is hiring a Temporary Sitter / Assistant Case Manager in Missouri. The role alternates between patient safety supervision in a mental health unit and case management support for Foster Care Case Management participants. It requires flexibility, confidentiality, and strong communication with staff and families.

The six-week contract may extend based on needs. Working conditions vary by assignment across multiple locations in the state.