POSITION TITLE:   SOCIAL CASEWORKER I

                                                         (AFTER-HOURS, ON-CALL FOR 20-30 HOURS/WEEK)

               POSITION NUMBER:   HSD.1414

                         DEPARTMENT:   HUMAN SERVICES

                STARTING SALARY:   $18.22 PER HOUR

    APPLICATION DEADLINE:   05/19/2008

 

 

THIS IS A REPOSTING FOR HSD.1397.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS FOR HSD.1397 NEED NOT REAPPLY.

 

ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AND REHIRES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT FINGERPRINTS FOR A CBI CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (C.R.S. 26-6-104).

 

WORK HOURS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR PAGER COVERAGE ON OVERNIGHT SHIFTS ON ANY DAY OF THE WEEK AND DAYTIME COVERAGE ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.  AVAILABILITY FOR THIS SCHEDULE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS.

 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, A COMPLETED LARIMER COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (EITHER ONLINE OR HARD COPY) MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE LARIMER COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY 5:00 P.M. ON THE CLOSING DATE.

 

Provides intake and/or ongoing social casework services to families where child or juvenile abuse or neglect is present or suspected.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Assess allegations and safety risks of referral cases to include receiving referrals, completing intake and assessment forms, and assessing need for out-of-home placement.

·         Provide crisis intervention and on-going counseling as needed to assist families in decision making and problem resolution; act as advocate for client.

·         Coordinate client services and safety with other County departments, professionals, and outside collateral agencies (i.e. law enforcement, medical personnel, school staff, and foster care services).

·         Design a treatment plan to address risk and needs assessments, establish goals and objectives, and coordinate client services and referrals.

·         Prepare and present case information and documentation to the Courts, state review proceedings, and for communications with attorneys and/or other professionals.

·         Refer clients to outside state and community resources.

·         Monitor compliance or non-compliance; determine appropriate course of action.

·         Provide education for clients and the community on assigned topics.

OTHER DUTIES:

·         Participate in various committees and boards related to program activities and responsibilities.

·         Perform other duties as appropriate or necessary for the performance of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

·         Principles, practices, and objectives as related to case management, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and counseling in a child welfare program.

·         Scope and application of laws (Colorado Children’s Code, Volume VII) and regulations pertaining to physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and child welfare.

·         Department and County rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standard operation procedures.

·         Routine software and business applications including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases.

Ability to:

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.

·         Assess risk, develop treatment plans, and counsel family and clients on methods of problem resolution.

·         Maintain sensitive and confidential information.

·         Work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends, when performing duties of positions.

·         Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

·         Organize material and present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form.

·         Effectively respond to conflict situations and people in conflict.

·         Accomplish the assigned workload in a timely manner and meet established performance standards and objectives.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Experience:

·         Direct experience not required.

·         Prefer some experience as caseworker or case manager in either a public or private agency.

Training:

·         Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related Human Behavioral Sciences field.

Licenses/Certificates:

·         Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver’s License.

 

 

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