Children, Family and Adult Services; CFAS Caseworker

As an Eagle County CFAS Caseworker, you'll be responsible for protecting children and youth from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Salary: $69,118-$82,941. The maximum pay for this position is $96,765.

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday 8:00am - 5pm, with some after-hours meetings as needed to meet with clients. Flexible work arrangement after 6 months is possible. Some on-call work is required.

You Make a Difference:
Help Children and Families Thrive!

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to champion the safety, well‑being, and permanency of children and families in Eagle County. As a Child and Family Caseworker, you'll play a vital role in:

• Supporting families:
  Work with families to identify their strengths and address potential safety concerns, aiming to keep children safe and allow them to thrive within their communities.
• Building connections:
  Collaborate with families, extended family, community partners, and various professionals to ensure comprehensive support.
• Empowering individuals:
  Engage clients with compassion and cultural sensitivity, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

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• Conduct assessments, document case notes, and report findings accurately and professionally.
• Develop and implement plans to promote child safety and family stability.
• Connect clients with essential services and resources.
• Respond to after-hours safety concerns as part of a team.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of child welfare best practices and regulations.
• Complete annual training provided by the Colorado Department of Human Services.

• A Bachelor's degree with a major in a human behavioral science field is required. A master’s degree in the human behavioral science field is preferred.
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Two years of related professional experience. Or the equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet qualifications.
• Completion of all annually required training and professional development in order to uphold CDHS Caseworker certification.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license, a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.

Grow your career with us! Eagle County Government is committed to a culture fostering employee growth and rewarding our team members for developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Many departments and offices, including the Department of Human Services, offer promotion by progression programs. These programs allow qualified employees to advance to higher-level positions once they master the required skills and knowledge.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) directly touches the lives of thousands of Eagle County residents every year. From helping families and individuals access programs that put food on the table, warm their homes, and find childcare to protecting those too young or too old to protect themselves, DHS is the team of people who ensure families and individuals in our community have what they need to live a stable life now and in the future.

Children, Family & Adult Services (a division within the Department of Human Services) is responsible for administering a range of critical programs including Child Welfare, Adult Protection, Child Maltreatment Prevention Programs and Early Head Start.