Part-Time Foster Care Support Advocate

Lfcsmo; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) in St. Louis, MO is seeking a compassionate Part-time Foster Care Case Aide to join our Child Welfare team.

You will support children and families involved in the foster system and help ensure safety and well-being through in-home and community-based services. Responsibilities include conducting visits with families, documenting observations, transporting youth to visits, and assisting Case Managers as needed.

Qualifications

• What We’re Looking For: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured automobile that meets state and agency requirements.
• Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to supporting children and families.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in human services or related field.
• At least one year of experience working with children and/or families.

Responsibilities

• Provide child welfare services and conduct client visits with individuals, families, and groups, including birth, foster, and adoptive families, in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Monitor and supervise family visitation in home, office, and community-based settings to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Document observations and maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of all visits and services provided. Communicate and report client interactions and progress to the assigned supervisor.
• Transport youth to and from family visits, appointments, and other agency-related activities.
• Assist Case Managers and Supervisors with case-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) in St. Louis, MO is seeking a compassionate Part-time Foster Care Case Aide to join our Child Welfare team.

You will support children and families involved in the foster system and help ensure safety and well-being through in-home and community-based services. Responsibilities include conducting visits with families, documenting observations, transporting youth to visits, and assisting Case Managers as needed.