Client Grievance Policy and Procedures
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas provides services to the most vulnerable, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, ancestry, veteran/military status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that individuals who come to us for help are unique, worthy and each made in the image of God.
If you have a grievance or recommendation, you should first discuss it with the Case Manager or Program Specialist you are working with and allow that person to resolve the issue. If this is not successful or if you feel this is not an option, you should proceed with the following steps:
- A written statement should be prepared using the Grievance Reporting Form (including the date and time of the grievance). You may ask for assistance from any staff member.
- The grievance form should be submitted to the Program/Office Manager, who will meet with you within ten days. This may be in person or via a phone call.
- If you feel that the issue has not been addressed to your satisfaction, the manager will submit the grievance to the program Director/Senior Director, and they will either meet with the individual in person or respond in writing regarding their response.
- If a resolution not satisfactorily resolved within 10 working days, your grievance will be referred to the Chief Programs Officer, who will schedule an appointment to meet with you.
- If the problem is not resolved at this level within 10 working days, it may be requested that the CEO review the matter at his/her discretion. The determination of the President/CEO is final.
- A written statement should be prepared using the Grievance Reporting Form (including the date and time of the grievance). You may ask for assistance from any staff member.
Grievance Form
This form is used to file a grievance about an individual or process at Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas.