Support Coordinator Social Case Worker- Child Welfare

$47,341 - $71,011/Yr

City and County of Denver - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Denver, CO

10,001+ employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Support Coordinator Social Case Worker for Child Welfare at Denver Human Services plays a crucial role in assisting children, families, and at-risk adults by connecting them to necessary services and resources. This position involves case management functions, clerical support, and collaboration with community partners to ensure the well-being of clients. The role emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion while providing training and development opportunities for employees.

Responsibilities

• Receives on-the-job training on acceptable case work methods and techniques.
• Provides clerical and supportive services to staff within the Child Welfare Division.
• Identifies appropriate and available services for families and documents case plan information.
• Prepares and maintains records, completes required forms and reports, and enters information into the Trails database.
• Makes contacts with collaterals and community partners to obtain case information and coordinate services.
• Attends training sessions to learn concepts, principles, practices, and application of case work.
• Trains and assists in interviewing clients and family members, documenting family history, and developing treatment plans.
• Assists in the establishment and maintenance of case files, records, and other required documentation.
• Represents the department in accordance with CDHS and city rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Guidance and Counseling, or a related field.
• Valid Driver's License at the time of application.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of MS Applications and ability to learn new computer applications.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to outside stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and other professionals.
• Ability to perform efficiently in a high volume, high stress environment.

Benefits

• Guaranteed life-long monthly pension after 5 years of service.
• 457B Retirement Plan.
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, and 1 volunteer day per year.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date.