Meet Our Administration Staff
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A St. Louis native, John earned degrees in Criminal Justice and Christian Ministry. John believes strongly in the Dismas House mission of helping those returning to society from incarceration. He feels it is a privilege to be part of a community of individuals willing to work with those who have been marginalized to restore their place in society.
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Mrs. Ross has worked for Dismas House of St. Louis since 2017. Mrs. Ross started at the organization as a case manager where she demonstrated her innovative skills which led to her promotion to Programs Manager.
Mrs. Ross has expressed how excited she is to be a part of the future of the Dismas House of St. Louis.
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Jerome McCloud is the Residential Reentry Supervisor of Dismas House of St. Louis, where he has been dedicatedly serving since June 13, 2012. As a native of Saint Louis, Jerome has a deep understanding of the community and its unique challenges.
In his role as the Residential Reentry Supervisor, Jerome oversees the reentry process for residents, providing guidance and support as they transition back into the community. He is known for his compassionate approach and his ability to connect with residents, helping them to successfully reintegrate into society.
When he is not at work, Jerome enjoys spending time with his children, family, including his mother, friends, and beloved dogs. He is an active member of the Saint Louis community and is passionate about giving back to others.
Jerome’s commitment to helping others is evident in all that he does, and he is highly respected by his colleagues and residents alike. He is a true asset to Dismas House of St. Louis and the community as a whole.
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Meet Kory Caracci Housekeeper, a dedicated and hardworking individual who has recently been promoted to the position of Lead Housekeeper at Dismas House of St. Louis. Kory, a proud native of St. Louis, joined our team on March 14, 2016, and has since become an integral part of our organization.
From the beginning of his journey with us, Kory has consistently exhibited exceptional commitment to his role, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our clients, visitors, and team members. His meticulous attention to detail and strong work ethic have set a benchmark for excellence within our housekeeping department.
Beyond the workplace, Kory is a devoted family man who finds joy in spending quality time with his daughter, especially as she engages in sports activities. His passion for sports is evident in his unwavering support for his favorite team, the Kansas City Chiefs, reflecting his enthusiasm and loyalty in all aspects of life.
In his role as Lead Housekeeper, Kory Caracci supervises the housekeeping team, coordinating daily tasks, and ensuring the overall cleanliness of our facility.
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Tara, a St. Louis native, oversees the organization’s continuing efforts to inform the community about Dismas House programs, results and benefits. She also is responsible for educating Dismas House employees on policy and program procedures and ensures those procedures are communicated effectively.
She believes Dismas House is the important bridge that gives clients access to community programs, services, and employment – hence better living.
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A St. Louis native, John earned degrees in Criminal Justice and Christian Ministry. John believes strongly in the Dismas House mission of helping those returning to society from incarceration. He feels it is a privilege to be part of a community of individuals willing to work with those who have been marginalized to restore their place in society.
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Carly Haas, a corporate professional with more than 20+ years of leadership and HR experience, joined Dismas House as Human Resource Director in October.
Carly Haas was born in Farmington, MO and attended Missouri State University and Missouri Baptist pursuing a degree in Business Administration. Carly brings 20+ years of Management and HR experience to Dismas House, leading large teams to successful outcomes with a Fortune 500 company. Carly has been married for 17 years and has 2 children. As the HR Director, Carly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to updating our policies and procedures in the effort of creating consistency and efficiency. In addition, Carly looks forward to helping create a culture that recognizes our wins and solves for our opportunities. The culture will include recognizing our team for all the great work they do on a daily basis.
“After 20+ years in Corporate America, I joined Dismas House to bring my expertise and skill set to better the entire organization for all employees. I am passionate about people and their development.”
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Other Positions
Below is a list of the positions that exist at Dismas House of St. Louis.
Case Manager
Responsible for providing casework to program clients. The core position focus is assisting clients with reentry while recording client progress and maintaining documentation.
Social Service Coordinator
Responsible for developing and coordinating employment, program and treatment assistance for clients. The position’s core focus is defining needs and assisting clients in the reentry process.
Facility Monitor
Responsible for monitoring and recording client signouts, counts, and activities within the policies and procedures, and any related duties as assigned.
Residential Reentry Specialist
Responsible for conducting drug testing, handling subsistence payments, updating case status, and conducting and completing home and employment visits for clients of the Dismas House of St. Louis Residential Reentry Center. The core position focus is to ensure clients maintain compliance within the drug testing and subsistence program.
Food Service
Responsible for performing a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages in one or more of a variety of food service environments. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods and/or cold foods and/or assisting in the preparation of baking, broiling, frying, or assembling food items, as appropriate and other related job duties assigned.
Housekeeping
Responsible for duties and tasks related to maintaining the facility’s laundry operations to include control and supervision of workers and the safe operation of the equipment used. The Housekeeper will perform a variety of housekeeping duties including vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning, dusting, changing, and laundering linen.
Maintenance
Responsible for repairs and facility preventative maintenance. The core position performs a variety of maintenance duties including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC and groundskeeping and any related tasks as directed by the Maintenance Manager.