Foster Care Case Manager- Jefferson County

Foster Care Case Manager- Jefferson County St. Louis, MO Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Bachelor's degree in counseling Bachelor's degree in social work Bachelor's degree in psychology Master's degree in psychology Mid-level Master's degree Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Bachelor's degree Case management Counseling Psychology Social Work 2 years Master's degree in counseling Child welfare Full Job Description Good Shepherd Children & Family Services provides the highest quality foster care and treatment foster care, adoption, expectant parent counseling, maternity shelter, pregnancy services and advocacy. In response to the call of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, to help those in need, we connect children with families and keep families connected. Job Summary The Foster Care Specialist provides case management services to children/families in the custody of/or under the supervision of the state agency with a primary focus on permanency, safety and well-being of the child. This position demonstrates a commitment to connecting children to families and keeping families connected and provides all services in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Job Responsibilities Please see HR for full job description. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited program of Social Work, Counseling or Psychology and two (2) years of related experience or a Master's degree from an accredited program of Social Work, Counseling or Psychology. Working knowledge of community resources. Understanding of juvenile court processes and Missouri child welfare laws and practices as well as federal child welfare laws including ICPC, ASFA, ICWA, MEPA and Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008. An understanding of family systems, the impact of abuse and neglect; substance abuse; mental illness; poverty; grief and loss; and trauma on children and their families. Successfully complete basic Child Welfare Practice Training. 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. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Our Mission To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence. Connecting children with families and keeping families connected by providing pregnancy and parenting support, foster care programs, and adoption services. Benefits "Teach a youth about the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6