Practice Coach – Child Welfare

Position Overview

Boulder County Human Services Department is hiring two Social Caseworker C – Practice Coaches: one Practice Coach – Child Welfare and one Bilingual Practice Coach – Child Welfare. These roles are critical to strengthening child welfare practice, supporting workforce development, and advancing family‑centered, kin‑first, and equity‑driven practice within the Family Engagement Section of the Family & Children Services Division.

Full‑time exempt position. Work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with occasional evening or weekend hours as needed. The office is located at 515 Coffman St., Longmont, Colorado.

$70,428 – $85,908 annually.

• Provide individual and group coaching to FCS staff on practice skills, casework responsibilities, and division initiatives.
• Conduct field‑based coaching, including observation and feedback during home visits, family time, court hearings, and professional staffings.
• Facilitate group supervision for complex or high‑acuity cases, supporting critical thinking and best practice application.
• Support development, delivery, and evaluation of training programs and in‑service learning opportunities.
• Guide new workers through Transfer of Learning (TOL) requirements.
• Promote kin‑first, family‑centered, and culturally responsive practice.
• Maintain accurate coaching documentation and monthly statistics.
• Provide consultation and coaching to teams across FCS units.
• Participate in statewide committees and work groups to advance coaching practices.
• Perform related work as required and may be reassigned during emergency situations.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., human behavior, child development, family intervention, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques).
• Minimum of two years of professional human services casework experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable vehicle available for business use.
• Successful completion of a background investigation with fingerprinting.
• For the bilingual vacancy: demonstrated English and Spanish fluency (tier 2 verbal, tier 3 written and verbal).
• Additional related education may count toward required experience.

• Ability to model high‑quality practice and support skill transfer.
• Experience delivering coaching grounded in equity and reflective practice.
• Familiarity with the Boulder County FCS practice model and Partnering for Safety tools.
• Ability to facilitate group supervision for complex, multi‑system, high‑acuity cases.
• Creative, flexible approach to family engagement and permanency challenges.
• Ability to support staff development.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Capacity to model inclusive leadership and build trust.
• Strengthen workforce resilience and reflective capacity.
• Ability to center race in decision‑making and practice discussions.
• Ability to integrate equity tools, reflective questions, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Deep understanding of child welfare practice.
• Strong understanding of the D&N court processes and ability to support caseworkers in navigating relationships with RPCs, GALs, judges, magistrates, county attorneys, and respondent parents and their children.
• Strong rapport‑building skills with families, caregivers, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to model collaboration across FCS units.
• Build cross‑unit collaboration to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive manner.

• Comprehensive health plans including vision and dental coverage.
• Family‑forming benefits – infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements.
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave.
• Breast‑feeding friendly work environment.
• Sick child care and infants‑at‑work policy.
• Access to Life Mart discount hub (childcare centers, event tickets, travel, and more).
• Nationally‑recognized wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• PERA 401(k) and Social Security retirement plans.
• Additional life and disability insurance.
• Critical illness and accidental insurance.
• County‑paid tuition assistance.
• Eligibility…