Social Caseworker V - Practice Coach/Casework Trainer - 165138, 165140 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adams/jobs/newprint/4652270) Apply  Social Caseworker V - Practice Coach/Casework Trainer - 165138, 165140 Salary $67,242.35 - $97,501.40 Annually Location Westminster, CO Job Type Regular Full-time Job Number 06722 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 ourSocial Caseworker (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdOJqDdqjKE) video! We are seeking a professional, caring candidate to provide job coaching and training to caseworkers and supervisors through on-the-job training, stand and deliver trainings, web-based or e-training, coaching, shadowing, reflection, and feedback in order to assess the professional development needs of our staff and identify resources to meet those needs. This candidate will also provide and/or coordinate training to community partners and stakeholders, as requested. 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 + Assists with the development of the child welfare training program/new employee on- boarding within the Children and Family Services Division. + Provides on-the-job training, shadowing, mentoring, coaching to new and established team members. + Provides formal practice coaching for the Child and Families Services Division. + Identifies section specific training needs and develops curriculum based on those identified needs within the Division. + Facilitates in-house trainings for team members, including on-the-job, over the shoulder, stand and deliver and e-trainings. + Coaches and shadows caseworkers in the office and in the field to strengthen safety and risk assessments and the integration of family engagement skills and Safety Organized Practices tools and techniques. + Develops and supports staff members and mentors throughout the Children and Family Services Division. + Provides lead accountability for other employees within work unit, which may include scheduling, assigning, reviewing work, and instructing/training in work methods. + Acts as a resource or subject matter expert in all program areas, providing technical guidance to less experienced staff. + Meets with individuals and supervisors to establish agreements and goals of the desired outcomes, skills, and tools/techniques the staff member is seeking coaching on. + Provides one-to-one coaching/training to staff in field situations, such as home visits, court proceedings, family meetings, or staffing’s. + Provides coaching/training to staff focused on identifying, enhancing, and practicing technical skills he/she will use to effectively engage children and families. + Provides one-to-one coaching/training, focused on critical thinking and developing safety and risk statements. + Meets and communicates with supervisor and manager regarding progress of team members and planning of future activities. + Evaluates the trainer/learner and make recommendations to supervisor and manager with information obtained from program evaluations. + Building competencies within children and family’s workforce through coachlike conversations. + Ability to use and perform the Competency and Developmental Tools/evaluations to ensure skillset and competencies align to a high-level case practice, documentation, and critical thinking. + Provides recommendations as to the competency of the caseworker and their ability to complete job related duties independently as required by State Statue and Volume VII requirements. + Ability provide guidance regarding best practices and decision making/critical thinking. + Serves on committees and build and maintain effective relationships with the work force to best serve the children, youth, and families in Adams County. + Prepares comprehensive records, reports, and documentation to be provided to supervisors, leadership and People and Culture as requested. + Participates in personnel actions as requested. + Participates in, and at times facilitates, the Learning Leaders group to provide support to new caseworkers. + Obtain or ability to obtain supervisor certification within 1 year. + Supervise/oversee an intern or team member in their daily work tasks. + Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications for Success + Skills and abilities that involve written and verbal communication techniques for report writing, correspondence, providing customer service, giving presentations, public speaking, directions, and feedback. + Ability to provide training to groups and provide coaching/training one-to-one for caseworkers, supervisors, and teams. + Ability to prepare and make oral presentations before large groups of people. 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 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. + Ability to complete and obtain coaching certificate. + Consistent history of meeting CSTAT and A-STAT measures and ability to coach/train to CSTAT and A-STAT expectations/measures. + Ability to practice and teach all aspects of child protection addressing safety, permanency, and wellbeing. (Preferred experience in both Intake and Ongoing casework). More Qualifications for Success Experience: Minimum (4) years of full time professional social casework experience. Education and Training: Bachelor's Degree in one of the human behavioral science or related 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; Possession of a Colorado Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance. Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check. Other: Ability to work in a standard office environment. Ability to utilize personal vehicle or other mode of transportation to make visits to client's homes, travel to court and other public facilities in all types of weather. Ability to lift and carry (1-50 lbs.) infants and small children in the care and custody of the County, as well as the 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. 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 I understand that if selected for this position and currently hold a case manager/case-carrying position in Children and Family Services (CFS), I may have a delayed transfer/promotion period up to 120 days prior to moving into this position within the Human Services Department. Choose YES to acknowledge or NO if you understand, but do not agree + Yes + No + N/A 03 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? 04 Do you possess at least four (4) years of full time professional social casework experience, or an MSW and at least two (2) years of full time professional social casework experience? + Yes + No + I have an MSW and at least two (2) years of full time professional social casework experience 05 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in one of the human behavioral science fields? + Yes + No 06 Do you currently possess a Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification? + Yes + No 07 Do you possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance? + Yes + No 08 Describe the difference between coaching and training: 09 In a learning environment, how would you define a host vs hero approach? Required Question Agency Adams County Address 4430 S. 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