PROTECTIVE SERVICES SUPERVISOR

County Of Elbert Co • Kiowa, CO

9d • $60,290 - $90,435 • Onsite

About The Position

This position ensures compliance with Adult Protection and Child Welfare practice in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Advisor also performs duties of a Protective Services Caseworker as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of investigative and interviewing techniques and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
• Ability to record and present accurate documentation in oral and written form
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with a variety of individuals and agencies
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing under strict timeframes
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license issued by the State of Colorado and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Possession of or the ability to obtain within six months from the date of hire, the State of Colorado Child Protection Caseworker and Supervisor Certification as classified by Volume 7
• Possession of or the ability to obtain within one year from the date of hire, the State of Colorado Adult Protection Caseworker and Supervisor Certification as classified by Volume 30
• Must be able to sit, stand, or travel for long periods of time.
• Must be able to negotiate up and down stairs and on rough and/or uneven terrain
• Must be able to travel to and from various work sites by car
• Must be able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, reach, kneel, crawl, squat, climb, and balance
• Must be able to climb ladders or stairs or climb up to and down from higher levels using unconventional methods
• Must be capable of working under stressful conditions
• Must have good cognitive skills and awareness of work accuracy
• Must have the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time, and to make independent decisions
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment background screening including a pre-employment drug screen, CBI/FBI fingerprint-based background check, Human Services (Child Protection and Adult Protection) background check

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Implementation of Child Protective and Adult Protective Services consistent with State rules and regulations
• Meets individually with caseworkers weekly to provide support, guidance, and coaching; ensure accuracy and timeliness of assessments and cases; assist in connecting caseworkers with appropriate resources, training, and other supports; communicates identified trends or support needs to Protective Services Administrator
• Participates in Administrative Review Division (ARD) review processes and assists with preparation, follow-up, and implementation of identified recommendations or needed actions
• Performs designated supervisory review and approval functions within Trails and CAPS to ensure required documentation, actions, and approvals are completed accurately and timely
• Lead Red Team referral discussions as needed, facilitating collaborative review and discussions to support informed decision-making regarding referrals
• Attend court hearings in support of Protective Services Caseworkers
• Assist with staff performance reviews and professional growth plans
• Provide scheduled on-call coverage to include after-hours, county closures, weekends, and holidays
• Perform Protective Services Caseworker duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager