Foster Care Case Manager- Farmington

Archdiocese of St. Louis • University City, MO

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About The Position

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. 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees