Child Protection Social Caseworker I​/II

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. Read more about the significant work we do on our website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./human services

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.

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs.

• 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

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• Experience working with adolescents, juvenile justice, and collaborating with community partners.
• Preferably be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with principles, practices, and objectives as related to case management, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and counseling in a child welfare program.
• Understand the scope and application of laws (Colorado Children's Code, Volume VII) and regulations pertaining to physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and child welfare.
• Assess risk, develop treatment plans, and counsel family and clients on methods of problem resolution.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Effectively respond to conflict situations and people in conflict.

Depending on qualifications, this position may be hired as a Social Case Worker I or II.

• 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.

• 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…