Child Protection Intake Caseworker

## Child Protection Intake Caseworker Apply locations:
Greeley, COtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 11, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR102557## Compensation Range $69,222.40 - $93,454.40--##

Job Description Summary This position is open as an Entry or Journey level position. Caseworker will progress to Senior level once minimum qualifications are met.
Entry Level:  $32.99 - $42.88 hourly    Journey Level:  $69,222.40 - $93,454.40 annually    Senior Level:  $72,696.00 - $98,134.40 annually    Apply learned and trained knowledge and abilities in professional casework under the direct supervision and oversight of identified Child Welfare staff. Assess complaints regarding families in which children may be neglected, abused, or exploited. Learn to assess family for safety and risk and determine the need for and level of intervention required by the Department of Human Services.

Provide child protective services and case management to family until case is transferred or closed under direct oversight of assigned supervisor.
Work office will be established, but employee may perform work on the Greeley Campus or at one of the other satellite offices when required. Reliable, predictable, attendance Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attendance outside of standard business hours may be required depending on business needs. This position is in-person and may be eligible for occasional telework options upon successful completion of initial training and demonstration of high work performance.

Work may involve time away from a standard office environment, which may consist of driving to and from home visits and in transporting children. Work may occur in situations in client's homes, which could be considered a hostile or unsanitary environment. After hours or on call work situations may occur on occasion to provide support to families that need services outside of normal business hours.
Ideal candidate traits:  
1. Highly Motivated  
2. Passion for families and our community  
3. Critical Thinker  
4. Team Player  
5. Innovative  6. Proactive  
7. Adaptable  8. Collaborative--##

Job Description
** Entry Level
** A training level position with intensive supervision and/or coaching by the County Department in which assignments are limited to fifty percent (50%) of the county’s average caseload or ten (10) assessments/cases at any given time, whichever is less, are planned and devised to develop and teach professional social casework techniques, basic foundations, and concepts appropriate to the assigned areas.
** Journey Level
** A novice level position with intensive supervision and/or coaching by the County Department. Caseload will gradually increase throughout a 12-month period and will be capped to seventy-five percent (75%) of the county’s average caseload or fourteen (14) assessments/cases at any given time, whichever is less. Trainings plans are devised to develop and teach professional social casework techniques, basic foundations, and concepts appropriate to the assigned areas.
** Assessment and Case Management - 60%
*** Use critical thinking skills and complete thorough assessments with families to determine possible abuse or neglect as outlined in Children’s Code and Volume 7.
* Initiate and complete in-depth assessment within state mandated time frames, assess child/youth safety, and plan appropriate service intervention as follows.
* Make home visit(s) to referred family; interview identified youth and siblings and caregivers living in the home.
* Make determination of need for protective service intervention with supervisory approval and files in court, as needed.
* Provide immediate crisis management and child welfare services to youth/children remaining in home including emergency referrals to community resources.
* Provide resources and referrals to families to other community agencies and services.
* Serve as liaison with other community agencies to facilitate services.
* Utilize critical thinking skills with the support of a supervisor to determine next steps to assure safety for children.
* Complete Institutional Assessments regarding…