Caseworker A or B - Permanency/Intake

Garfield County Colorado•Rifle, CO

About The Position

Garfield County is hiring a Caseworker A or B to provide routine and complex professional social work services related to child abuse and neglect and youth in conflict. Caseworker A works under close supervision, assumes responsibility for cases, and develops the skills needed to serve the client population. Caseworker B works under minimal supervision, manages more complex cases, and may assist in training Caseworker A. Both levels are non-supervisory. The position may involve permanency casework, intake casework, or both, depending on assignment. Permanency work includes supporting families in court-involved and non-court-involved cases, assessing needs, establishing goals, developing service plans, coordinating referrals and interventions, monitoring progress, documenting case activity in TRAILS, and participating in court and professional meetings. Intake work includes assessing allegations of child abuse or neglect and conducting youth-in-conflict assessments, identifying needs and risks, connecting families and young people with services, developing plans, monitoring progress, and documenting assessments and case activity in TRAILS. The role requires collaboration with families, children, youth, professionals, assessment caseworkers, permanency caseworkers, and supervisors. The employee may transport clients, attend court hearings, facilitate or participate in Family Engagement Meetings, respond to after-hours crises, and perform on-call duties. Employees follow applicable state rules and regulations and County and Department policies and procedures. The position also supports Colorado Emergency Support Function #6 during declared emergencies or disasters when required. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional before- and after-hours commitments may be required. Caseworker B has on-call responsibilities that include weekday overnight shifts and 24-hour weekend shifts, approximately eight days per month. Occasional travel within Garfield County may be required. The role is primarily office-based and involves extended periods at a desk, computer, or workstation, with occasional walking and light lifting. A pre-employment criminal background check, employment verification, and motor vehicle record check are required; employment is contingent on successful completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 credits earned in a human service-related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted as determined by Garfield County.
Caseworker A: At least one year of experience working in a human service-related field.
Caseworker B: At least two years of experience working in a human service-related field.
A Master’s degree in a human service-related field may substitute for one year of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to communicate in English through written, verbal, or other channels required by the position.
Ability to use required technology and learn new technologies as needed.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including extended desk and computer work, occasional lifting of items typically not exceeding 10 pounds, and occasional walking or mobility within the office.
Occasional travel within Garfield County may be required.
Successful completion of the required pre-employment criminal background check, employment verification, and motor vehicle record check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, criminal justice, or a related field.
Colorado Child Welfare Case Worker Certification.

Responsibilities

Assess ongoing needs of families, children, and youth and establish case goals.
Develop and implement written service plans with objectives, action steps, and measurable outcomes.
Collaborate with families and professionals involved in cases and coordinate with assessment or permanency caseworkers during case transfers.
Document case activity accurately and promptly in the statewide client information system, TRAILS.
Monitor progress toward plan objectives.
Work with families to develop and implement service, support, safety, and intervention plans that promote safety in the home.
Refer families, children, and youth to appropriate services.
Assess allegations of child abuse and neglect and conduct assessments in the youth-in-conflict program area, as assigned.
Attend and participate in court hearings as needed.
Participate in and facilitate professional meetings and Family Engagement Meetings.
Transport clients when necessary or required.
Respond to after-hours crisis calls and perform on-call duties, including the applicable scheduling rotation.
Determine services and interventions that will assure safety in the home, coordinating critical decisions with supervisors.
Follow applicable State rules and regulations and County and Department policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
During declared emergencies or disasters, perform duties associated with Colorado Emergency Support Function #6 when required.