After Hours Social Caseworker Temp

Larimer County; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 442,000 - 532,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

On-call stipends

Job summary

Larimer County Department of Human Services seeks an After Hours Social Caseworker for part-time, on-call work in Fort Collins. The role focuses on emergency case management, crisis intervention, and mediation with children and families, including after-hours child protection emergencies.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with in-office requirements and local travel to the Hub and court-related activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in professional settings.
• Ability to set boundaries and triage crisis situations effectively.
• Strong computer and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to apply trauma-informed interventions.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Respond to after-hours child protection emergencies with face-to-face safety assessments.
• Manage crisis situations by phone, in the office, or in the field.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and client advocacy.
• Conduct Juvenile Justice detention screenings and respond to runaways.
• Document assessments and interventions; maintain case records.
• Prepare and present case information for court proceedings and state reviews.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Boundary setting

Crisis triage

Verbal and written communication

Trauma-informed care

Confidentiality and ethics

Bilingual English/Spanish

Independent working

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Are you interested in the flexibility and work/life balance of part-time work? Do you want to work in a supportive and autonomous environment to grow your case management, crisis intervention, and mediation skills? This may be the position for you!

The Division of Children, Youth and Family is seeking a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic staff member to provide emergency case management services as an After Hours Social Caseworker.

This is a part-time, on-call position that will respond in-person to a variety of situations including: child protection emergencies, managing runaways, processing juveniles who have been arrested in Larimer County, and supporting our foster/kin families. Although this is a temporary position, it could become long-term depending on budget.

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. Help us make an important impact in our community.

View this video to learn more about the qualities of a successful Social Caseworker at Larimer County:

What you'll be doing:

• Responding to after-hours child protection emergencies, including required face-to-face safety assessments with families.
• Managing crisis situations by phone, in the office, or in the field.
• Providing crisis intervention, ongoing counseling, and client advocacy to support informed decision-making and problem resolution.
• Responding to runaway situations and conducting Juvenile Justice detention screenings at the Hub (2555 Midpoint Dr., Fort Collins).
• Conducting assessments and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Documenting assessments and interventions accurately and maintaining organized case records.
• Preparing and presenting case information for court proceedings, state reviews, and communications with attorneys and other professionals.

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

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with children and families in a professional or support setting.
• Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries and triage crisis situations effectively.
• Strong comfort using computer systems and documenting work accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Openness to learning and applying trauma-informed interventions.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Self-directed, observant, and able to build professional relationships quickly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

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.

• 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

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available.

To view more information about Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.

Hours vary per pay period depending on workloads. Because this is an after-hours, on-call position, you will retain most daytime, weekday hours as your own. Part-time hours offer additional flexibility and work/life balance.

After Hours Shifts

• Monday – Friday on-call shifts are scheduled from 4:30 p.m. – 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Sunday AND Holiday on-call shifts are 24-hour shifts 8 a.m. – 8 a.m.
• It is typical to work a combination of weeknights and weekends (Fri-Sun) and work approximately half of the year’s holidays.

Daytime Shifts

Some weekday, daytime hours are required.

• Every Monday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for team meetings/trainings.
• Other various weekday, daytime hours will be needed to attend family meetings, court hearings, and training.

Pay

There is a nightly flat rate stipend for on-call pay:

• Monday-Friday overnight: $50
• 24-hour shifts on Saturday/Sunday: $100
• Holidays 24-hour shift: $250

You receive the hourly pay rate ($32.1926/hr-$38.6311/hr) when you respond to calls.

Do you speak Spanish? You may be eligible to receive extra pay from Larimer County's Second Language Compensation Program. To learn more about the program visit: https://www.larimer.gov/hr/employee-relations/2nd-language-compensation

Location

This position is a hybrid position and will require at least one day/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. Note: this position requires a 30 minute or less response time to 2555 Midpoint Dr.

In-office hours 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.

Other information

Although this is a temporary position, it is intended to be ongoing rather than short term. However, the position could be limited in duration depending upon available funding or business need.

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

Applicants must have access to a licensed, insured vehicle which seats three (3) passengers with seat belts.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. This posting is "Continuous" and may close at any time when the vacancy is filled.

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.