Social Caseworker IV Assessment/Permanency - Lead - 164760 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adams/jobs/newprint/4822469) Apply  Social Caseworker IV Assessment/Permanency - Lead - 164760 Salary $66,798.30 - $75,790.37 Annually Location Westminster, CO Job Type Regular Full-time Job Number 06765 Department Human Services Division HS Child Welfare Opening Date 02/06/2025 Closing Date 2/13/2025 11:59 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 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. Hiring Range = $ 66,798.30 - $75,790.37 - $73,863.49/ Full Range = $64,229.13 - $93,132.23 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 This position can do a combination of both Assessment and Permanency duties depending on the need of the agency. Assessment + Responds to allegations of reports of abuse and neglect of children/youth. + Assesses reports of abuse and neglect of children. Interviews and observes victims, offenders, witnesses, caregivers, and collateral agencies to ensure the safety of the child and determine the validity of the allegations. Recognizes and identifies risk factors and dynamics of child abuse, child neglect, and family functioning (includes specialized caseload). + Provides crisis intervention while evaluating and assessing a family’s needs. Complete assessments within 60 days and determine whether long term support and services are necessary in order to achieve child/youth safety and well-being. + Prepares court reports, attends court hearings, testifies in court hearings and proceedings, consults with attorneys, judges, and guardians-ad-litem. + Ability to take more complex/difficult assessments. + Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Permanency + Provides case-specific documentation including development of family service plans, court documentation, TRAILS entries of ROC notes and other documentation, assessment completion, placement paperwork, service referrals, family time assessments, and other related tasks. Reviews reports from service providers to ensure effectiveness of services. + Provides face-to-face contact with clients as required by regulatory standards and agency policy (may sometimes include in-state and/or out-of-state travel). + Engage family/youth in finding permanent connections and participates in Family Engagement Meetings and Permanency Roundtables. + Prepares court reports, attends court hearings, testifies in court hearings and proceedings, consults with attorneys regarding legal aspects of cases. + Supervises parenting time for children and families on caseload. May also facilitate goodbye sessions between parents and children when termination of parental rights is necessary. + Ability to take more complex/difficult cases. + Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications for Success + Child welfare knowledge including healthy child development, understanding of the dynamics and effects of abuse and neglect and interface of culture and family systems, as well as experience working with children and youth ages 0-18. + Ability to demonstrate empathy and a strength-based trauma informed approach with families involved in the child welfare system. + Knowledge of assessment and permanency case requirements and ability to perform tasks associated within each role. + Assessing safety of a child/youth and making decisions based on information available and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills to work difficult or complicated cases. + Ability to build, maintain, collaborate, and foster positive and harmonious working professional relationships with varied backgrounds and disciplines. + Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, show initiative, and ability to organize oneself. + Ability to effectively partner with others to solve problems and concerns, including conflict resolution with upset clients and manage crises in a calm manner. + Ability to type, utilize computers, and computer programs required to ensure effective entry of information into statewide client information system (TRAILS), as well as to complete referrals through agency platforms and other computer-based systems. + Communicate clearly and concisely, ability to effectively review documents and synthesize into accurate, professionally written documents. + Ability and willingness to accommodate clients' schedules by meeting outside of normal business hours at times. + Ability to engage in scheduled supervision, team meetings, section meetings, and division meetings. + Ability to meet all required state and agency trainings requirements on an annual (or as required) basis. + Ability to train and mentor new team members to Child Welfare State and Federal mandates as well as provide a best practice approach. + Participates in red teams, group supervision and staffing’s. + Ability to demonstrate professionalism during court proceedings. + Ability to meet Child Welfare State and Federal mandates and time frames. 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. + 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 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 valid driver's License and proof of automotive insurance. Background Check: + Must pass a criminal background check. INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Employees who are currently in a case manager/case-carrying position in Children and Family Services (CFS) may have a 120-day delayed transfer/promotion period prior to moving into any new position in Human Services. Other: + Bilingual applicants are preferred and may receive a Language Pay incentive based on usage. + Ability to work in a standard office environment. + Ability to utilize personal vehicle or other mode of transportation to make visits to client homes, travel to court, and other public facilities in all types of weather. + Ability to carry large case files. + 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 obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements. 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 Do you possess 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 03 Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in one of the human behavioral science fields? + Yes + No 04 Do you possess or have the ability to obtain within 3 months the Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification? + Yes, I currently possess the Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification. + Yes, I can obtain the Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification during the normal course of work within 3 months of hire. + I do not possess the certification and would not obtain the certificate. 05 Do you currently possess a valid driver's License and proof of automotive insurance? + 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 describe how your work and/or life experience makes you a good candidate for this position. 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