Case Worker- Child Welfare

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

3d•$60,064 - $99,105•Hybrid

About The Position

The City and County of Denver Human Services (DHS) is seeking committed, passionate Social Case Workers to serve its Child Welfare Services clients. These positions involve investigating new allegations of child abuse/neglect (Intake) or supporting children and youth in securing permanency (Permanency Child Protection/Youth Services). The roles require knowledge of child/youth development, the impact of abuse and neglect, and supporting families. Responsibilities include case management, needs assessment, developing service plans, counseling, referral, placement services, preparing case records, and testifying in court. The positions may involve working in a hybrid environment, including work from home, in the field, and at the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a higher education institution with at least fifteen (15) college level credit hours related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, counseling, psychology, or therapeutic techniques.
Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency, as required by Colorado Department of Human Services Volume 7 and/or Volume 30 regulations.
Valid Driver’s License at the time of application.
Post-hire completion of certification requirements to be a social case worker in Child Welfare or Adult Protective Services in accordance with CDHS regulations.
Strong self-starter and organizational skills.
Superior critical thinking and time management skills.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to represent the organization in several different settings.
A positive, professional, and proactive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Human Services experience preferred.
Knowledge of either intake or permanency child protection work.
Open to performing duties in both disciplines (Intake and Permanency).

Responsibilities

Investigating new allegations of abuse/neglect of children ages 0-18.
Contacting families and conducting interviews on behalf of the child.
Maintaining professional contacts with community leaders and communicating with law enforcement representatives.
Performing case management activities involving complex problems/cases.
Assessing individual and family needs.
Developing appropriate service and/or treatment plans.
Providing counseling, referral, and placement services.
Evaluating client's needs, interest, motivation, and pattern of responsibility.
Reviewing case records for client and family profiles, socio-economic history, previous treatment and services experience, and/or special problems and needs.
Reviewing and discussing case, problems, prognosis, behavior patterns, and needed services with a supervisor or other senior level staff.
Developing and implementing established, maintaining, and supporting treatment plans that provide a variety of social services and referrals to meet social, behavioral, medical, and/or psychological needs.
Recommending and referring clients to appropriate support agencies and programs.
Providing continuous counseling and crisis intervention to achieve objectives.
Representing the department in accordance with Volume 7 and city rules and regulations.
Preparing case records, reports, and documents.
Compiling with state and federal standards in providing case notes, treatment plans, and evaluations.
Testifying in court as needed by providing expert testimony and preparing comprehensive reports.
Performing other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Great benefits
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
132 hours of PTO earned within first year
12 paid holidays
1 personal holiday
1 wellness day
1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Bilingual stipend may be available to eligible candidates once hired.