Foster Care Case Manager

Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri

. Provide and maintain child welfare services, counseling, and case management to birth, foster, and adoptive families within agency policy .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,000 - $47,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing child welfare services, case management, and counseling to support families in achieving their goals. Proficient in maintaining accurate client records and utilizing databases for timely documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Social WorkCase ManagementCounselingClient Relationship BuildingLicensed Driver

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Hard Skills

Client File MaintenanceData EntryProgress Note DocumentationChild Welfare Services

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationEmpathyProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Database Management

Industry Keywords

Human Behavior ScienceFoster CareAdoption ServicesFamily Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide and maintain child welfare services, counseling, and case management to birth, foster, and adoptive families within agency policy
Build positive working relationships with clients to meet their goals through regular, consistent, face-to-face or virtual client contact
Maintain complete client files
Keep client records up to date by entering progress notes, data, and reports into the required database in a timely manner
Support safety and stability for children and families across Missouri

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other Human Behavior Science degree
Must be a licensed driver with access to a reliable automobile
Automobile must be insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements
Passion for making a difference and supporting families through life’s challenges

Benefits

Comp & perks

$2,000 sign-on bonus