Social Caseworker IV - 164544



Social Caseworker IV - 164544

Salary

$63,716.05 - $85,771.60 Annually

Location

Westminster, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

05967

Department

Human Services

Division

HS Child Welfare

Opening Date

07/06/2023

Closing Date

12/8/2023 12:00 AM Mountain

Our Mission

At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

What Success Looks Like In This Job

We are seeking staff with demonstrated expertise in family engagement, who are committed to working with parents/caregivers to address immediate safety concerns, strengthen parental protective capacities, and provide supportive resources/services that will allow children to remain safely at home.  The successful candidate will be of the beliefs that children do best when they remain with their families and that most parents want to be good parents, and when adequately engaged and supported, have the capacity to appropriately care for their children and keep them safe.  The successful candidate will also be adept at identifying parental strengths, and offer a direct approach when discussing worries and concerns that require our involvement Caseloads will be capped (8 cases) to provide opportunity for more intensive engagement work.

Examples of Duties for Success

  • Engagement of families; develops a strong, cooperative working  relationship with families so that they understand what the protective concerns are and want to work together with the Department to keep their children safe.
  • Assesses families' needs, including issues/concerns of domestic violence, substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, unmet medical/educational needs, mental health issues, environmental conditions, and caretaker's capacity to parent, provide for, and protect children.
  • Assesses for safety and risk; understands and is able to apply "present or impending danger" criteria
  • Recognize and respond to the diversity of families, in terms of structure, culture, race, religion, economic status, beliefs, values and lifestyles.
  • Develops individual case plans and reports and monitor progress of such.
  • Connects families with complex specialized therapeutic treatment and services
  • Conducts multiple in-home visits with family members each month. Intervention is primarily non-court involved unless family functioning requires such.
  • Maintains case records according to Federal, State, and County requirements.
  • Collaborates with community agencies such as schools, mental health systems, probation, diversion, the medical community, police agencies, substance abuse treatment providers and extended family members to provide coordinated services to families.
  • Writes court reports, attends legal hearings, testifies for Department, consults with attorneys regarding legal aspects of cases if needed
  • Models respectful, professional behavior at all times.
  • May be involved with various work groups/committees.
  • Meets expected goals and outcomes.
  • Performs related work as required.

Qualifications for Success

  • Adept at building rapport and engaging families.
  • Strength based and solution focused.
  • Knowledge of the Colorado Children's code and Volume VII for the Federal and State mandates which govern our efforts and provide the legal base of child welfare practice.
  • Knowledge of human behavior principles, child development, family dynamics, and neglect and abuse dynamics.
  • Knowledge of resources and alternatives to placement to aid in case direction.
  • Knowledge of casework principles; ability to assess risk and safety and determine case direction.
  • Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of the State automated child welfare information system.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently use the court to assist in getting treatment for clients as well as ensure due process.
  • Ability to utilize personal vehicle or other mode of transportation to make visits to client's homes, travel to court and other public facilities.
  • Ability to conduct home visits in unknown and uncontrolled settings which may include animals, feces, airborne contaminants, gang members, weapons, and other environmental hazards.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

  • Experience: Three (3) years of full time professional social casework experience, acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency, in an area appropriate to the position.
  • Education and Training:  
    • Bachelor's Degree in one of the human behavioral science fields.
    • An MSW may substitute for 2 years of the required experience.
    • Proof of education, (degree or transcripts,) and license (if candidate has received one) are required.
  • License or Certificate
    • Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification required, and must be completed within 3 months of employment, through the Colorado Training Academy (State Child Welfare). Certification through another State will require proof of completion, and may substitute for all or part of the training required by Colorado.
    • Possession of a Colorado Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance.
  • Background Check:  Must pass a criminal background check.
  • Other: Must utilize a personal vehicle to get to many appointments in the local community and surrounding areas within Colorado

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Click here to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

  • AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
  • Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
  • Generous Vacation/Sick leave
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement Plan
  • Short-Term Disability
Plus some you might not expect:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Fitness Center
  • Employee Health Clinics
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Recreation Center Discounts
  • Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Wellness programs
  • Lactation friendly certified workplace


 

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
  • Yes, I understand and agree
  • Yes, I understand but disagree.
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Proof of education, (degree or transcripts,) and license (if candidate has received one) are required. Did you attach your transcripts to this application?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you possess a valid Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance? NOTE: Out of state applicants please be advised a current Colorado driver's license must be obtained within thirty (30) calendar days of hire, and must be obtained before driving any vehicle for County business.
  • Yes
  • No
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This position requires utilization of a personal vehicle to get to many appointments in the local community and surrounding areas within Colorado. Do you meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please select the option of how you meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Three (3) years of full time professional social casework experience, acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency, in an area appropriate to the position AND a Bachelor's Degree in one of the human behavioral science fields.
  • One (1) year of full time professional social casework experience, acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency, in an area appropriate to the position AND a Master's Degree of Social Work
  • None of the above
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Please explain the strategies you use to engage families?

Required Question

Agency
Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213