Foster Care Case Manager

KVC Health Systems, Inc.; Webster Groves (MO); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

403b with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness benefits

Job summary

KVC Missouri Community Based Services is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager to provide case management for children in out-of-home care. The role focuses on permanency planning and collaboration with the court system and families.

The ideal candidate has a background in social services and strong interpersonal skills to support the well-being of children in need. Field-based work with some in-office days is required in St. Louis, MO.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential; foster care or child welfare experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication with diverse individuals and groups.
• Critical thinking to assess situations and make child-first decisions.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and best practices in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for children in out-of-home placement through court systems.
• Develop and execute permanency plans for children under custody of the Children’s Division.
• Collaborate with families, agencies, and professionals to support well-being.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Knowledge of child welfare laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

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Foster Care Case Manager

EAST FCCM Full Time MO - St Louis, St. Louis, MO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 9694

Salary Range: $43,888.00 To $46,000.00 Annually

KVC Missouri Community Based Services Location: St. Louis, MO - primarily field-based work, with 1-3 days in office for supervision and meetings.
Pay:$43,888-$46,000 annually
Job Summary

• The Foster Care Case Manager offers case management services to children and their families placed in out-of-home care through the court system.
• They're tasked with creating and executing permanency plans for children under the custody of the Children’s Division.
• The ideal candidate will have a profound understanding of working with children, coupled with excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills.

If you have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children in need, this is an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Education: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience of working with children is essential. While experience in foster care or child welfare is advantageous, it is not mandatory*
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Critical thinking skills to assess situations and make informed decisions in the best interest of the child.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in the field of child welfare.
• Commitment to the well-being and positive development of children.
• Paid time off
• 403b with company match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.00
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness benefits like health screenings, & mental health support

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 86 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.