Family Partnerships Social Caseworker I/Ii

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Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, enthusiastic and inclusive staff member to join our Children, Youth and Family (CYF) Division as a Social Caseworker!

Family Partnerships Caseworkers work within the CYF Division but focus on adolescent populations involved in the Juvenile Justice system. The team also works with youth in conflict and young adults who have aged out of the foster care system. This position will engage with youth and families while also collaborating with community partners in service of specific clients and the Larimer County adolescent community as a whole.

At Larimer County Department of Human Services, we strive to be responsive and provide timely resources in partnership with our community so individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe. To learn more about how we serve the Larimer County community, visit our website - https://www.larimer.gov/humanservices

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position:

• Provides intensive case management to adolescents and their families.
• Assesses youth and families to determine the necessity for ongoing case support.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Attends court hearings, agency meetings and trainings.
• Collaborates with Juvenile Justice partners and members of the youth's team.
• Advocates on behalf of youth and families within various systems such as education and probation.
• Supports child protection caseworkers with challenging adolescent assessments or cases.
• Works extensively in the field visiting with youth, families and collaborative partners in a variety of settings

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Social_Caseworker_I OR https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Social_Caseworker_II

We are looking for a candidate that will:

• Have experience working with adolescents, juvenile justice, and collaborating with community partners.
• Preferably be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Have experience with principles, practices, and objectives as related to case management, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and counseling in a child welfare program.
• Understand the scope and application of laws (Colorado Children's Code, Volume VII) and regulations pertaining to physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and child welfare.
• Assess risk, develop treatment plans, and counsel family and clients on methods of problem resolution.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Effectively respond to conflict situations and people in conflict.

Qualifications

This position could hire as Social Caseworker I or Social Caseworker II depending on experience.

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

Social Caseworker I

• Bachelor's Degree from a higher education institution with coursework related to the job responsibilities of Social Caseworker required. Coursework examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human development and behavior, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Completion of certification from the State training academy prior to the end of the nine month probationary term is required.
• Upon employment, must maintain annual continuing education hours and state training requirements.

Social Caseworker II

• One (1) year of experience as a Social Caseworker I with Larimer County, or as a professional Social Caseworker in either a public or private agency, after obtaining a qualifying degree required. A Master's Degree in an appropriate field as defined below may substitute for experience.
• Bachelor's Degree from a higher education institution with coursework related to the job responsibilities of Social Caseworker required. Coursework examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human development and behavior, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Completion of certification from the State training academy prior to the end of the nine month probationary term is required.
• Upon employment, must maintain annual continuing education hours and state training requirements.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• FSA or HSA depending on medical plan
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit .

Supplemental Information

The schedule varies day to day and this position is expected to work outside regular business hours as needed.

This is a hybrid position and will require at least one day per week in the office. You will be required to have adequate internet access and space for remote work. Larimer County provides an annual remote work stipend to assist with equipment and office supply needs for remote workspaces.

In-office work will be located at one of the following three locations: 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 2555 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO 200 Peridot Avenue, Loveland, CO.

All new employees and rehires will be required to submit fingerprints for a CBI criminal background check (c.r.s. 26-6-104).

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.94 - $37.13 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Collins, CO 80524: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Collins, CO 80524