Kathleen Eichhorst

Kathleen Eichhorst has extensive experience in senior services and community programs. Kathleen currently serves as the Director of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) at MERS/Goodwill. In this role, they maintain a working knowledge of grant requirements and ensures program quality and performance measures are met. Kathleen also develops and maintains partnerships with community agencies and government organizations.

Prior to their current position, Eichhorst worked at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services for over two decades. Kathleen served as a Service Coordinator Supervisor/Lead Service Coordinator, overseeing the activities of eight Service Coordinators and ensuring quality standards were met. Kathleen also prepared and submitted reports to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Before joining Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, Eichhorst worked at the Missouri Division of Aging as a Social Service Worker. In this role, they managed a large caseload of senior adult clients and clients with disabilities, assessing their needs and coordinating in-home services and adult daycare.

Overall, Kathleen Eichhorst's work experience demonstrates their expertise in senior services and program management.

Kathleen Eichhorst holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis. Kathleen has obtained additional certifications in Mental Health First Aid USA (Adult Version) from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in September 2022. Kathleen has also received certifications in Analysis, Leadership, Partnerships, and Career Coaching from Skilling America, with the exact dates unspecified. Additionally, they possess a Professional Service Coordinator Certificate from the American Association of Service Coordinators, with the specific date of attainment unknown.