Foster Care Case Manager

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Full Time MO - Springfield, Springfield, MO, US

Salary Range: $43,500.00 To $46,000.00 Annually

Location: Springfield, MO and surrounding communities
Work Schedule: Primarily field-based work, with 1-3 days in office for supervision and meetings.
Pay:$43,888–$46,000 annually, based on education and relevant experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Education, or another related human services field preferred.

Prior case management or child welfare experience is not required. We provide comprehensive training, hands‑on support, ongoing supervision, mentoring, and supportive leadership to help you succeed in the role.

What we are looking for is someone who has professional skills, judgment, and desire to build a career in social work and child welfare.

• Document clearly and accurately
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  Maintain detailed, timely, and professional documentation while managing multiple deadlines and responsibilities.
• Think critically
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  Gather information, assess situations, identify concerns, and make thoughtful decisions based on the needs and best interests of children and families.
• Resolve conflict
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  Remain calm and professional during difficult conversations, work through disagreements, and help identify solutions when situations are challenging.
• Communicate effectively
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  Clearly communicate with children, families, foster parents, schools, service providers, courts, and other professionals.
• Build relationships
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  Establish trust and maintain professional relationships with families, children, and community partners, even when circumstances are difficult.
• Stay organized
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  Manage appointments, meetings, documentation, case responsibilities, and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Problem-solve
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  Approach complex situations with curiosity, sound judgment, and a solution-focused mindset.
• Work independently
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  Feel comfortable working in the community and managing your responsibilities while knowing when to seek guidance or support.
• Receive and apply feedback
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  Be open to coaching, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Advocate for children and families
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  Understand different perspectives, identify needs, and work toward solutions that support safety, stability, and permanency.

This position is a strong fit for someone who is looking to start or build a career in social work, child welfare, or human services and wants meaningful, hands‑on experience working with children and families.

You may be a recent bachelor's degree graduate, someone transitioning into the human services field, or someone with experience working with people who is ready to take the next step in their career.

A bachelor's degree is required.

Experience working with children, families, schools, behavioral health, community programs, advocacy, crisis situations, or other human services settings is a plus

We provide comprehensive training, hands‑on learning, ongoing supervision, mentorship, and supportive leadership so you can develop the knowledge and skills needed to become an effective foster care case manager.

critical thinking, communication, organization, documentation, conflict resolution, problem‑solving, and a genuine desire to work with children and families.

• Paid Time Off
  Enjoy generous paid leave to support work‑life balance.
• Paid…