Family Children Services Ongoing/Permanency Child Welfare Manager

Boulder County, CO•Boulder, CO

82d•Hybrid

About The Position

Boulder County Human Services Department is seeking to hire an FCS Ongoing/Permanency Child Welfare Manager. The Family and Children Services (FCS) Ongoing / Permanency Manager oversees five teams of Ongoing Social Caseworkers who serve families with open child welfare cases. This position provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed, and equitable service delivery focused on safety, permanency, and family well-being. This position supports supervisors and staff in achieving positive outcomes for children and families, maintains compliance with state and federal regulations, and promotes consistent, relationship-based practice aligned with the Division's mission to keep children safely home with their families whenever possible. The ideal candidate is a confident, empathetic, and data-informed leader who can coach, inspire, and support staff while fostering collaboration across systems and community partners. This is a full-time, benefitedposition that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm,with flexibility as needed. Occasional evening or weekend hours and travel within Boulder County is required. This position will work remote and out of 515 Coffman St., Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt. Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work. 2026 Hiring Salary Range: $104,004.00 - $126,906.00 Annually Tentative Hiring Timeline: Phone Screening: Week of December 15th First Round Interviews: Week of January 5th Second Round Interviews: Week of January 12th Reference Check: Week of January 12th New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions. Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with course work 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, or therapeutic techniques
5 (five) years of experience in a field related to the assigned division
3 (three) years in a supervisory or management capacity in Human Services or related field
Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
A job offer is contingent on meeting state child welfare hiring standards
Applicants must possess Supervisory Certification through the Colorado Child Welfare Training Academy

Nice To Haves

Deep knowledge of child welfare practice, statutes, and casework processes, particularly in ongoing and permanency services
Demonstrated personal and organizational commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion
Strong skills in leadership, supervision, and conflict resolution
Ability to analyze reports and data to drive performance improvement
Proficiency with Trails, Microsoft Office applications, and case management tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain composure, sound judgment, and compassion in high-stress situations
Capacity to build trust, collaboration, and alignment across multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to five Ongoing supervisors and their caseworker teams
Promote a supportive and accountable culture rooted in racial equity, reflection, and work-related growth
Foster staff resilience and well-being through transparent communication, coaching, and workload management
Participate in the FCS Management Team and collaborate with peers across Intake, Family Engagement and Business Operations
Oversee case practice to ensure alignment with state regulations, Volume 7, and agency standards
Support supervisors in consultation and decision-making around complex and/or high-risk cases
Ensure timely completion of required contacts, assessments, and permanency planning activities
Collaborate with the Family Court system, Respondent Parent Counsel, Counsel for Youth, Guardian ad Litems, and other partners to achieve timely, appropriate permanency outcomes
Lead implementation of trauma-informed and family-centered practices across ongoing casework
Use data to monitor outcomes related to safety, permanency, and well-being; identify trends and drive improvement
Develop and implement strategies for continuous quality improvement and fidelity to core practice models
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, the courts, behavioral health, and education systems
Represent FCS in interagency initiatives and statewide workgroups related to permanency and ongoing case practice
Collaborate internally with Kinship, Family Time, and Intake programs to ensure smooth transitions and consistency of service
Model and advance equitable leadership practices that address racial and systemic disparities in child welfare outcomes
Create space for staff dialogue, growth, and accountability around race, bias, and cultural humility
Performs related work, as required
May be reassigned during emergency situations

Benefits

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month
Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

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