Social Caseworker – Children, Youth & Family Services; Intake​/Prevention

Social Caseworker – Children, Youth & Family Services (Intake/Prevention)

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Are you passionate about serving children and families in El Paso County? Do you value assisting families in identifying solutions to be self‑sufficient? Do you enjoy collaborating with community partners? Do you like to problem‑solve and think outside the box when working with families? Are you skilled at being flexible and adapting to changes in high‑paced situations? In this position, you will be responsible for receiving and responding to reports of suspected child abuse/neglect in order to gain a greater understanding of the family's strengths, needs, and resources so that children can be safe, and the risk of maltreatment can be reduced.

This position also has the opportunity to work with families in a preventative way. You would accomplish this by working with families to connect them to resources and coordinate plans for safety. You will create and maintain relationships with community partners to include hospitals, schools, law enforcement, etc. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other caseworkers to best meet children and family’s individualized emergency needs.

Hiring Range: $57,800 – $62,800 annually (anticipated hiring rate $60,538.40).

• Interviews clients and develops appropriate treatment plans; initiates and/or participates in home studies, and provides intensive casework services to families and children; investigates allegations of child abuse and assesses imminent danger for children; makes referrals to community resources and collateral contacts.
• Monitors and reports clients' progress and provides service recommendations/referrals. Ensures that needed services are being provided, that treatment plans are being followed through in a timely manner and determines the appropriateness of the placement and services provided.
• Addresses child safety issues in the home to mitigate safety concerns; ensures that children in the department's custody or supervision receive necessary interventions.
• Provides crisis management and coordinates support services for clients to resolve problems and conflicts.
• Acts as a liaison for the DHS and consults with other caseworkers and community professionals on case situations, treatment/case plans, issues, and problems.
• Provides casework and assessment services for teams within the Practice Unit.
• Attends and testifies in court hearings and mediations as needed; completes appropriate paperwork, documentation, reports, reviews, etc. for court hearings monitors clients' compliance with court orders; serves temporary custody notices and petitions the court for verbal orders.
• Prepares for and participates in meetings and staffings.
• Documents all contacts and ensures that all paperwork and documentation are accurately completed and filed; completes necessary case information reports, inputs updates into database.
• Arranges and provides transportation for clients to appointments, therapy, school, court hearings, pre‑placement visits, etc.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State and County laws, outcome measures, rules, and regulations; reviews cases to ensure case plans are developed and implemented.
• Provides support to Practice and Support and Services teams within the CYFS Division as needed.
• Collects and reports statistics and data on unit and outcomes and performances.
• Facilitates meetings as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Knowledge of casework practices, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with co‑workers, clients, other agencies, community professionals, the courts, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize.
• Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; apply conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently complete paperwork, reports, and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to use…