Lead Social Caseworker C - Intake - Human Trafficking (Hybrid Work Model)
About The Position
The Lead Social Caseworker C is a specialized lead position in the Child and Adult Protection Services Intake Division, focused on human trafficking assessments. The position provides advanced casework support, coordination, and consultation, and serves as the primary liaison between the Department and the 18th Judicial District's multidisciplinary Human Trafficking Response Team. It supports consistent practice, timely communication, and appropriate child welfare intervention, and guides intake caseworkers and supervisors on referrals, assessment considerations, documentation, and collaboration with external partners. The role may participate in on-call responsibilities for human trafficking assessments and cases. The lead worker carries a full casework workload while providing leadership and guidance to coworkers, interns, and agency staff. The position performs senior-level social work, including extensive assessment and situational evaluation, counseling, crisis intervention, resource mobilization, and information and referral in child or adult protection. It also handles high-profile, complex, and serious cases, and may act on behalf of the supervisor when the supervisor is unavailable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, majoring in a human behavior science field, and two years of professional child welfare casework experience; OR a Master of Social Work or degree in a human behavioral science field and one year of professional child welfare experience.
- For a qualifying human behavioral science degree, major coursework must include the equivalent of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in areas such as human behavior development, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
- Strong communication and listening skills within the organization and with the community.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to use electronic systems and Microsoft programs.
- Ability to document accurately and professionally.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive working relationships.
- Demonstrated accountability, accessibility, inclusivity, and integrity.
- Successfully pass pre-employment testing, including an acceptable motor vehicle record and background check.
- Possess a valid Class R Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
- Complete fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation background check after employment.
- Complete the supervisory academy and obtain state certification after employment.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of child welfare social casework experience.
Responsibilities
- Carry a full workload while providing guidance and leadership to coworkers, interns, and agency staff.
- Support the training and development of new or less experienced caseworkers and help establish systems for managing high-volume, fast-paced workloads.
- Assist the supervisor and perform supervisory roles in the supervisor's absence; support directives, maintain communication, and keep the supervisor informed of issues affecting the team.
- Apply sound competencies and critical decision-making in assessments and cases, leading by example for other caseworkers.
- Model and coach best practices, encourage active and positive participation, and promote responsibility within the team and agency.
- Stay current with and adhere to agency policies and procedures.
- Use resources conscientiously and act as a liaison to contracted providers.
- Assist with program management and opportunities to pilot new initiatives.
- Participate in agency committees, liaise with external services, or substitute for the supervisor at meetings and committees; attend monthly team leader meetings.
- Coordinate human trafficking assessments with the 18th Judicial District's Human Trafficking Response Team and provide consultation to intake staff and supervisors.
- Perform senior-level casework, including assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, resource mobilization, and information and referral for child and adult protection cases.
Benefits
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
