Foster Care Case Manager

KVC Missouri Community Based Services
Location: Springfield, MO - primarily field-based work, with 1-3 days in office for supervision and meetings.
Pay: $43,500-$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.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• 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 a 82 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.

If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.

We hope you will consider joining our team!

Salary : $43,500 - $46,000