Child Protection Social Caseworker I​/II

Child Protection Social Caseworker

Are you looking for a rewarding career as a Social Caseworker? We are seeking highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic staff members to join our Child, Youth, Family & Adult Protective Services (CYFA) Division as a Child Protection Social Caseworker! This position can be filled in either of these specialized areas within the CYFA Division:
Intake Child Protection Caseworker or Ongoing Child Protection Caseworker. At Larimer County Department of Human Services, we strive to be responsive and provide timely resources in partnership with our community so individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe.

This is a hybrid position and requires at least one day/week in the office. You must have adequate internet access and space for remote work. Larimer County provides a one-time remote work stipend to assist with equipment and office supply needs for remote work spaces. Training may require you to travel up to two hours each way, three days a week, for approximately three weeks.

You must submit three professional references with valid contact information as part of this application. The schedule varies day to day, and you are expected to work outside regular business hours as needed.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing intensive case management to adolescents and their families.
• Assessing youth, young adults, and families to determine the necessity for ongoing case support.
• Completing all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Attending any court hearings, agency meetings, and trainings.
• Collaborating with Juvenile Justice partners and members of the youth's/young adult's team.
• Advocating on behalf of youth, young adults, and families within various systems such as education and probation.
• Supporting child protection caseworkers with challenging adolescent assessments or cases.
• Working extensively in the field visiting with youth, young adults, families and collaborative partners in a variety of settings

Depending on qualifications, this position may be hired as a Social Case Worker I or II. To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role's needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

Social Caseworker I

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from a higher education institution with coursework related to the job responsibilities of social caseworker required. Coursework examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human development and behavior, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Completion of certification from the State training academy prior to the end of the nine month probationary term is required.
• Upon employment, must maintain annual continuing education hours and state training requirements.

Social Caseworker II

Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience as a Social Caseworker I with Larimer County, or as a professional social caseworker in either a public or private agency, after obtaining a qualifying degree required. A Master's Degree in an appropriate field as defined below may substitute for experience.
• Bachelor's Degree from a higher education institution with coursework related to the job responsibilities of social caseworker required. Coursework examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human development and behavior, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Completion of certification from the State training academy prior to the end of the nine month probationary term is required.
• Upon employment, must maintain annual continuing education hours and state training requirements.

Here's what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and…