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Job Location: This position is for an Alternative Care worker with the base being Boone County.

All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay).

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!

A foster care case manager performs many essential functions within the child welfare system. They advocate for and assure safety of children, guide biological parents, support relative and foster families, connect people to services, and participate in the court process. They play a critical role in promoting family reunification or securing other safe, permanent homes when needed.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: CD-HR@dss.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Responsibilities

- Assess the needs of children and connect them to services.
- Develop and implement individualized case plans for children and parents in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
- Assist biological parents with achieving reunification goals.
- Ensure children’s placements comply with child welfare guidelines, best-interest principles, and court requirements. Conduct in-home visits to monitor a child's safety and well-being.
- Provide routine support and crisis intervention for foster families when placement challenges arise.
- Facilitate communication and visitation between children in foster care and their biological families.
- Coordinate and facilitate family support team meetings, liaising between schools, community and healthcare providers, and legal representatives.
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential client records, case notes, and specialized reports.
- Prepare legal documents, attend court hearings, and provide testimony regarding the child and family status.
- Assist in assuring safety of children served in other program areas as designated by agency leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.

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