Case Manager/Social Worker

Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri

. Coordinate and provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered care .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeCape Girardeau • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case management, client advocacy, and crisis intervention while providing equitable and client-centered care. Proficient in creating service plans and delivering education and support to families navigating challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Case ManagementCrisis InterventionClient AdvocacyService Plan DevelopmentChild Welfare Experience

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Hard Skills

CounselingPregnancy CounselingParenting EducationAdoption EducationCommunity EducationPost-Adoption SupportGoal SettingObjective Alignment

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationTeachingAdvocacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeLicensed Driver

Industry Keywords

Human Behavior ScienceChild WelfareFamily SupportClient-Centered Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered care
Provide case management, pregnancy counseling, parenting and adoption education, community education and outreach, and post-adoption support for birth parents
Create service plans with clients, including goals and objectives aligned with client wishes
Counsel, advocate, and teach clients identified skills face to face in the home or virtually
Respond to client crisis situations within program parameters and according to program protocols

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other Human Behavior Science
Must be a licensed driver
Access to dependable personal transportation
Auto insurance
Passion for making a difference and supporting families through life’s challenges
Two years’ experience in child welfare, working with children and families (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work directly helping children and families
Mission-driven work supporting safety and stability for kids across Missouri
Equal opportunity employment