Mandatory Reporter/Community Trainer - 165153 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adams/jobs/newprint/4652466) Apply  Mandatory Reporter/Community Trainer - 165153 Salary $67,242.35 - $77,328.70 Annually Location Westminster, CO Job Type Regular Full-time Job Number 06721 Department Human Services Division HS Child Welfare Opening Date 09/10/2024 Closing Date 9/24/2024 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 View our Social Caseworker (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdOJqDdqjKE) video! Adams County has an opening for a Mandatory Reporter and Community Trainer position working for the Children, Youth and Families Division. The Children, Youth and Families Division provides protective services to children, as well as foster care, adoption, adolescent services, therapeutic treatment and other community services that help create strong, effective families. The Mandatory Reporter and Community Trainer will develop training materials to educate the community about mandatory reporting requirements, the elements of a referral to the child abuse/neglect hotline, the legal definitions of child abuse/neglect and promote prevention partnerships and collaboration when appropriate. The trainer position will also offer the community and stakeholders training about preventative support that can offered by Adams County to help curb unnecessary referrals to the hotline. This position will work closely with the Prevention Community Partners as well as the Collaborative Management Program. Such partners will include, but are not limited to school districts, the judicial system, law enforcement, medical and behavioral health providers and other community partners with the goal of decreasing the need for protective service system involvement and enhancing community partnerships. This position exists to improve collaboration with community partners and to contribute towards improved agency practice and outcomes with the children and families including reducing recurrence/recidivism and enhancing the quality of referrals to the child abuse/neglect hotline. 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. At Adams County, we value workplace flexibility. This role offers both hybrid-remote working arrangements as well as flexible scheduling options after initial training period of 90 days. Adams County Children and Family Services Guiding Principles + We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, valuing their input, and striving to do no harm. + Honoring all people’s unique expertise and perspectives includes collaboration, inclusivity, shared decision making, and providing a safe environment. + The best interest of children, families, and our community will always inform our approach, perspectives, and decisions. + Children and youth belong in families and have a right to sibling, family, and community connections. + Families have the inherent capacity to safely care for their children. + We hold ourselves and our system accountable to each other, our families, and our community. Examples of Duties for Success + Assist with the development of the child welfare mandatory reporter training curriculum incorporating, but not limited to Volume VII, the Prevention mission and vision, child abuse/neglect data, and resources. + Identify key stakeholders such as schools, foster parents, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, etc. + Maintains a current list of contacts for key mandated reporter stakeholders in Adams County. + Establish positive working relationships with the community and mandated reporters. + Facilitates mandatory reporter trainings on and off-site, as well as virtually, for schools, foster parents, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and other mandated reporters. + Meets with individuals to provide one-to-one prevention and child welfare mandatory reporter training. + Develop a feedback mechanism for mandated reporters who receive mandatory reporter training from ACDHS. + Establish and maintain a mandatory reporter tracking system in order to drive data informed decision making. + Acts as a resource or subject matter expert in prevention and child welfare, providing education and guidance to the community and mandated reporters. + Meets and communicates with supervisor regarding data trends, mandated reporter needs, and planning for future mandated reporter activities. + Evaluates mandatory reporter program and makes recommendations to supervisor and manager with information obtained from program evaluations. + Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications for Success + Skills and abilities that involve written and verbal communication techniques for, correspondence, providing customer service, giving presentations, public speaking, education, and feedback. + Ability to provide training to groups and provide coaching one-to-one for mandated reporters. + Ability to prepare and make oral presentations before large groups of people utilizing visual aids. + Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. + Ability to exercise tact and courtesy while in frequent contact with county and other public officials of various levels of authority and influence, as well as the general public. + Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. + Computer Skills: Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and the development of presentation and training materials. + Possess expert knowledge/awareness of child welfare practice including Volume VII, FFPSA, state regulations, county policies, and continue to participate in ongoing training as needed, recommended, or requested (40 hours annually). + Ability to work in potentially unsafe situations, effectively manage stress, utilize active listening skills, process/analyze/interpret large amounts of data, and problem solve. + Adhere to the Adams County Norms and Values and Children & Family Services Guiding Principles. More Qualifications for Success + Experience– Three 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– A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Behavioral Science field. A Master's Degree in a Behavioral Science or a Bachelor's of Social Work may substitute for 1 year of the required experience. A Master's of Social Work may substitute for two years of the required experience. + License or Certificate – Certified Caseworker or the ability to obtain certification within 3 months of hire. + Background Check – Must pass a criminal (CBI) background check 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 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. How do you see yourself supporting this commitment to equity in the role for which you are applying? What would be difficult for you to support regarding this commitment to equity? 03 Do you possess at least 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? + Yes + No + I have at least two (2) years of the required experience AND Master's Degree in a Behavioral Science OR a Bachelor's of Social Work. 04 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in one of the human behavioral science fields? + Yes + No 05 Are you currently certified or able to complete a Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification within three (3) months of employment through the Colorado Training Academy (State Child Welfare)? + Yes + No 06 What interests you about this training position and why do you think you would be a good fit? 07 Describe a time when you successfully led a training. What was the outcome? 08 What are your long-term career goals and how does this training position align with them? 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