Foster Care Case Aid

Join Our Legacy of Impact – Make a Real Difference Every Day! At Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), we have a 157-year history of empowering children and families to overcome life’s toughest challenges. When you join our team, you’re becoming a part of a mission that transforms lives and builds brighter futures—now and for generations to come.

Why LFCS? Meaningful Work: Your efforts will directly help shape a better world for those who need it most. Impactful Mission: Join a team dedicated to creating safety and stability for kids across Missouri. A Legacy of Change: Be part of an organization that creates a lasting impact in the communities we serve. We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and organized Foster Care Case Aide to join our Child Welfare team.

In this role, you will provide essential support services to children and families involved in the foster care system.

Your Role

Provide child welfare services and conduct client visits with individuals, families, and groups, including birth, foster, and adoptive families, in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Monitor and supervise family visitation in home, office, and community-based settings to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.

Document observations and maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of all visits and services provided. Communicate and report client interactions and progress to the assigned supervisor. Transport youth to and from family visits, appointments, and other agency-related activities. Assist Case Managers and Supervisors with case-related tasks as needed.

What We’re Looking For: Required: High School Diploma or GED. Valid driver's license and access to a reliable, insured automobile that meets state and agency requirements. Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to supporting children and families. Preferred: Associate’s degree in human services or a related field. At least one year of experience working with children and/or families.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, creed, genetic information, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

In addition to federal law requirements, LFCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.