Family Time Coach/SCW III - 165132 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adams/jobs/newprint/4715310) Apply  Family Time Coach/SCW III - 165132 Salary $62,239.27 - $86,775.90 Annually Location Westminster, CO Job Type Regular Full-time Job Number 06794 Department Human Services Division HS Child Welfare Opening Date 11/01/2024 Closing Date 11/15/2024 4:30 PM 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. Cultural Competencies/EEO Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic. 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions What Success Looks Like In This Job 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. The ACHSD Family Time Program provides a safe, enriching and constructive environment where family time occurs between children and their caregivers. Families are referred to the program when safety needs are considered high risk and ACHSD has intervened for the safety and wellbeing of the child. The Family Time Coach will identify strengths, support cultural traditions, encourage parental/care giver capacities, promote emotional safety and use a structured approach when working with our families. The Family Time Coach will complete goal setting with parents/caregivers and children and continuously monitor for progress in the family time setting. During supervised family time the Coach will use evidenced based interventions to reduce trauma, monitor and guide families through emotional discussions, and promote parental attentiveness and capabilities to support reunification for children. Maintaining parental/caregiver connections is a critical part of the treatment planning process and is integral to a child’s emotional and social development. The Coach will promote family time to maintain parent/caregiver and child attachment; increase bonding opportunities within families; reduce the trauma of removal for children and anxiety for parents/caregivers; provide an opportunity for parents/caregivers to develop and enhance their parenting skills and put in to practice known skills, family traditions and important familial customs. This team will also promote reunification and prioritize family relationships. Examples of Duties for Success + Conducts assessment of parent-child interactions to determine need of intervention with the Family Time Program (visitation coaching; supervised visitation; monitored visits; group/communal parenting time) + Works collaboratively with parents and children on goal setting for their time together. + Works collaboratively with the assigned caseworker for the family to develop specific treatment planning goals for family/parenting time. Also works collaboratively with other treatment and case professionals to promote the goals of the family. + Provides continuous assessment of family time and parent-child interactions and makes recommendations based on observations, can identify areas of strength and areas of growth for families. + Ability to intervene during family time if safety concerns are observed. + Provides families with verbal and written feedback. + Generates written progress notes and reports for the assigned caseworker and the Court. + Participates in staffing’s, Family Team Meetings, Group Supervision sessions and Court Hearings. + Provides testimony to the Court as required. + Displays good judgement in prioritizing work needs, can maintain independent work schedule and respond appropriately to crisis situations. + Conducts family/parenting time in the DHS office, at community locations, in the client’s residence, kinship residence or other locations identified as appropriate for the family. + Provides training/support to kinship providers who conduct supervised family time. + Provides orientation for parents and children (age appropriate) that are referred for family time. + Transports children for family time as needed for visits. + Conduct communal parenting time groups. + Display the ability to be a strong professional advocate for families working on their family time treatment plan. This includes use of critical and clinical skills for reporting progress for families during instances of resistance from other professionals and agencies. + Provide support and coverage assistance to teammates. + Participates in scheduled supervision, team meetings, section meetings, and division meetings. + Provides customer service through timely response to phone calls, e-mails, letters, and other communication. Provides direct problem-solving with clients and collaterals in a professional and courteous manner. + Participates in all required state and agency trainings on an annual (or as required) basis. + Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications for Success + Knowledge of human behavior, family systems, and effective client engagement and change skills. Practice focus that is child-centered, family-focused and community based. + Child welfare knowledge including healthy child development, understanding of the dynamics and effects of abuse and neglect, as well as experience working with children and youth ages 0-18. + Ability to effectively review documents as it pertains to parenting time and generate reports required of the position. Must also have the ability to generate training materials and procedure content for the team. + Skill to effectively collaborate with a variety of clients, collaterals, and internal/external personnel from varied backgrounds and disciplines. + Ability to effectively partner with others to solve problems and concerns, including conflict resolution with upset clients. + Ability to type, utilize computers, and computer programs required to ensure effective entry of information into statewide client information system (TRAILS), as well as mange referrals in the county’s internal system (MANGO) + Knowledge of Case Management/Care Coordination experience required. + Ability to identify key areas that need to be addressed to effect change in the family time setting, this includes having strong assessment and facilitation skills. + Ability to work independently, multitask, and manage crises in a calm manner. + Understanding of the important interface of culture and family systems, and ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds is key. + 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. + Ability to work in a high stress environment and to seek supervisory guidance during crisis situations. More Qualifications for Success At Adams County, we value workplace flexibility and this role includes flexible scheduling options. This position will require a minimum of 4 in-person workdays per week in the office or community. 2 office/community workdays per week with the hours of 10:30-7pm is a requirement, 3 days can be expected depending on agency/workload needs. + Experience:Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency + Education and Training: + A bachelor’s degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques. + An educational waiver is available for those individuals who do not meet the education requirements to be a social caseworker and are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program from a higher education institute. A bachelor’s degree must be obtained within one (1) year from hire date with related coursework to job duties as outlined in 7.603.1 (click here for more info (https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=7351&fileName=12%20CCR%202509-7) ). If a degree is not obtained within one (1) year from hire date, employment with the agency may be impacted including, and up to termination. Employee will be responsible for updating the hiring manager every six (6) months of their education progress. + 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 three (3) months of employment, through the Colorado Child Welfare Training System (CWTS).” + Possession of a valid 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 complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation. Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations. Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) 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 01 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. 02 Please select how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. + Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency AND at least a bachelor's degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. + Candidates requesting to use the educational waiver process that are currently enrolled in a bachelor's program from a higher education institute and will obtain degree within one (1) year from hire date with related coursework to job duties. + None of the above 03 Do you possess a valid driver's License and proof of automotive insurance? + Yes + No 04 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 05 Are you currently certified or able to complete Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification within three (3) months? + Yes + No 06 The Adams County Children and Family Services Division recognizes that systemic oppression of marginalized identities exists within the field of child welfare and that we all have a role in working to dismantle it. This includes, but is not limited to: • Working actively to decrease disproportionate and disparate outcomes for families of color, • Increasing accessibility to all services, materials, and events for all team members, families, and community partners, regardless of primary language and ability status, • Maintaining an inclusive and affirming culture for members of the LGBTQ+ community, • Creating an environment where team members from historically marginalized populations feel valued, empowered, and supported in their professional growth and contributions. How do you see yourself supporting this commitment to equity in the role for which you are applying? Please be as specific as possible. What challenges, if any, do you foresee that may impede your ability to support this commitment to equity? Please be as specific as possible. 07 Please provide details on your experience in coaching and supervising family time contact between parents/caregivers and children. Required Question Agency Adams County Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213 Website http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email