Foster Care Case Manager - Permanency & Adoption

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health plans

Tuition reimbursement / Continuing Ed

Leave and PTO benefits

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saint Luke's Crittenton Children’s Center in Kansas City seeks a full-time Foster Care Case Manager to support children and families in foster care. You will provide case management, crisis intervention, and educational advocacy while coordinating with courts and service providers.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of social work experience, plus a clean driving record and vehicle insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least one year of experience in social work.
• Clean driving record and applicable vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to children and families in foster care.
• Support placements during crisis situations.
• Advise on educational services and advocate for appropriate education.
• Liaise with families, courts and service providers.
• Provide permanency testimony in family court.
• Maintain client records related to permanency.
• Plan for adoption when appropriate.
• Recruit potential adoptive resources.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Educational advocacy

Liaison work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Saint Luke's Crittenton Children’s Center in Kansas City seeks a full-time Foster Care Case Manager to support children and families in foster care. You will provide case management, crisis intervention, and educational advocacy while coordinating with courts and service providers.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of social work experience, plus a clean driving record and vehicle insurance.