Foster Care Case Manager
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Work Schedule: Some remote work opportunities may become available over time. During the first year of employment, employees should expect to work primarily in the office, at designated training locations, or in the field directly supporting children and families.
Pay: $43,888–$46,000 annually, based on education and relevant experience
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus — Paid after successfully completing 90 days of employment.*
Required Education:
- 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.
Experience & Skills
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.
You will be successful in this role if you can:
Document clearly and accurately: Maintain detailed, timely, and professional documentation while managing multiple deadlines and responsibilities.
Think critically: Gather information, assess situations, identify concerns, and make thoughtful decisions based on the needs and best interests of children and families.
Resolve conflict: Remain calm and professional during difficult conversations, work through disagreements, and help identify solutions when situations are challenging.
Communicate effectively: Clearly communicate with children, families, foster parents, schools, service providers, courts, and other professionals.
Build relationships: Establish trust and maintain professional relationships with families, children, and community partners, even when circumstances are difficult.
Stay organized: Manage appointments, meetings, documentation, case responsibilities, and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Problem-solve: Approach complex situations with curiosity, sound judgment, and a solution-focused mindset.
Work independently: Feel comfortable working in the community and managing your responsibilities while knowing when to seek guidance or support.
Receive and apply feedback: Be open to coaching, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
Advocate for children and families: Understand different perspectives, identify needs, and work toward solutions that support safety, stability, and permanency.
Who This Role Is For
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
What We Provide
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.
What we need from you is a strong foundation: critical thinking, communication, organization, documentation, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and a genuine desire to work with children and families.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Enjoy generous paid leave to support work-life balance.
Paid Parental Leave
Receive financial support during parental leave to spend time with your growing family.
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Comprehensive insurance coverage to support your health and well-being.
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Plan for your future with retirement contributions from KVC.
Tuition Reimbursement
Receive financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.
Professional Licensure & Certification Reimbursement
Support for obtaining and maintaining professional licenses and certifications.
Employee Assistance Program
Access confidential support, counseling, and resources for personal and professional challenges.
Wellness Benefits
Access programs designed to support your physical and mental well-being.
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child-placing and behavioral health organization with a long history of serving children and families with compassion and purpose.
We believe employees do their best work when they have the support, supervision, resources, and leadership they need to succeed. That's why we invest in our employees through training, professional development, mentorship, and programs that support overall well-being.
KVC also offers opportunities to grow your career in social work, child welfare, behavioral health, and human services.
Based on employee feedback, KVC debuted with an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, placing KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally.
Pay: $43,888.00 - $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This is a primarily field-based position that requires working directly with children and families in their homes and community settings. Are you comfortable working in a community-based environment and traveling to meet with children and families?
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
