Foster Care Case Manager- Farmington

Foster Care Case Manager – Farmington

Archdiocese of St. Louis – Good Shepherd Children & Family Services

Farmington, MO

This is a full time position located in Farmington, MO. The Foster Care Case Manager provides case management services to children/families in the custody of or under the supervision of the state agency in St. Francois County, with a primary focus on permanency, safety and well-being of the child.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse client population
• Desire to work as part of a team
• Working knowledge of community resources
• Passion for the right of every child to be part of a permanent, safe and loving family
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology, OR Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and two (2) years of related experience
• Working knowledge of community resources and an understanding of family systems, impact of abuse and neglect, substance abuse, mental illness, poverty, grief, loss, and trauma on children and families
• Successful completion of basic Child Welfare Practice Training preferred

• Complete initial and ongoing assessments of service needs of the child and family, including psychological, developmental and emotional areas of functioning.
• Based on needs assessment, develop and implement case planning for children and their families, providing all needed referrals.
• Monitor child’s placement in alternative care, assuring that the child’s medical, educational, social and emotional needs are being met.
• Monitor the family’s progress on treatment goals by having regular contact with family members and coordinating needed service referrals.
• Attend all court hearings, provide factual testimony and follow up on all court‑ordered treatment plans and court orders.
• Advocate for children and families within the systems impacting service delivery (educational, legal, medical, mental health systems).
• Attend school, agency, medical, therapeutic and court meetings with child and placement provider as needed.
• Provide coaching and skill‑building activities to families to improve family functioning and help parents improve their ability to care for their child.
• Maintain the client’s legal record, including documentation of all client‑related activities, ensuring timely and accurate documentation in the state system (FACES) according to established time frames.
• Complete written reports, including court reports, case reviews, case plans, referrals and other documents as required by the contract.
• Work primarily in the community; staff must transport clients to activities or appointments and must be 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, reliable access to an automobile and valid automobile insurance.

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre‑employment screening, which will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid‑19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions may require physical examination, Tuberculosis and Hepatitis A screening. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Good Shepherd Children & Family Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Good Shepherd Children & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

"Teach a youth about the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it." – Proverbs 22:6

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