Child Welfare Caseworker

## Child Welfare Caseworker Apply locations:
Goldenposted on:
Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
July 15, 2026 (11 days left to apply) job requisition :
R-9464
** Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
** 07/14/26
** Division:
** Children Youth Family & Adult Protection Division
** Management Level:
** Individual Contributor
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Benefit Eligibility:
** This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
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* Description:

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* JOB DESCRIPTION:

** A child welfare caseworker is responsible for assessing and ensuring the safety and well-being of children at risk of abuse or neglect. They assess reports of maltreatment, provide support services to families, and coordinate with legal, medical, and community resources to protect children and promote family stability and permanency. The role often involves making difficult decisions regarding out of home placement for children and youth and ongoing case management.

More detailed information provided below.

As an employer of choice, we hope you will feel welcome here. The inclusive environment and culture of dignity and respect are what make this organization unique. The vision of the Division of Children, Youth, Families and Adult Protection (CYFAP) is Workers Thrive in Jeff Co;
Children Thrive in Families and Adults Thrive in Communities; and Everyone Thrives Through Equity and Inclusion. The Division is a consensus-based organization.
** Join our team to celebrate families’ successes and help people build better, safer lives. Watch our job preview
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**** SALARY AND BENEFIT
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** Hiring Range: $65,000 - $69,000 USD Annually Full Pay Range: $61,913.68 - $80,487.78 - $99,061.89 USD Annually Salary will be determined based on education, licensure, and experience.  Relatable Masters and Licenses will receive additional salary. Candidates with applicable second language skills are eligible for additional compensation based on tested language proficiency upon hire. Details may be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits include dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more.  for our Total Rewards summary.

Another benefit is CYFAP’s Personal Choice Work Model. After six months of employment, employees work with their supervisor to develop a model that works best for them.  An employee may choose to work from the office or from home, with some general expectations, which may include in-person tasks required by your role such as face-to-face contacts in homes and community, in-person facilitated family meetings, and in-person group supervision at least monthly, among others.
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
** This posting is for Jeffco Division of Children, Youth, and Families and Adult Protection Child Welfare Caseworkers on the Intake and Permanency Teams
** All Child Welfare Caseworkers:
*** Are responsible for extensive case documentation, which includes preparing court reports, social histories and more within specific state-mandated time frames.
* Utilize family engagement skills to mitigate risk and enhance safety while working in the office, client homes, and in the community.
* Assessing safety of a child/youth and making decisions based on available information, including removing a child from their home.
* Advocating for families and children, testifying in court, and de-escalating potentially volatile situations.
* Potential for late evening hours to address crisis situations and participation in emergency coverage schedule.  The hours of this position can be unpredictable.
* Daily travel around the Denver Metro area and periodic travel throughout Colorado. A caseworker may travel occasionally outside of Colorado.
* Discuss in detail and work with families experiencing substance use disorder, mental health concerns, domestic violence, multi-generational poverty, child abuse, child neglect and sexual abuse.
* Collaboration with outside agencies to assess…