CAFS Education & Stability Coordinator - 161753

Adams County; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Generous time off accruals

Wellness program

Job summary

Adams County seeks an Education & Stability Coordinator to support social caseworkers, staff, children, and families in meeting educational needs and stability. The role coordinates with school districts and partners to provide guidance, consultation, and support on educational stability requirements.

The position requires collaboration across departments, adherence to timelines, and the ability to analyze complex cases for timely decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field is required.
• Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification or CWTS within 3 months of hire.
• Proven ability to collaborate with school districts, families, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate BID program activities and maintain data records.
• Serve as liaison between school districts, child welfare, and families.
• Facilitate educational stability meetings and ensure timely determinations.
• Obtain and review school records and relevant data for BID meetings.
• Coordinate transportation and manage cost-sharing with districts and DHS.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Critical thinking

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

CWTS certification or license within 3 months

Driver's license

Job description

The CAFS Education & Stability Coordinator supports Social Caseworkers, staff, children, and families in addressing educational needs and promoting educational stability. The position coordinates with school districts, families, youth, guardians ad litem, counsel for youth, and other partners to provide guidance, consultation, and technical support related to educational stability and applicable requirements.

Adams County Children and Family Services Guiding Principles

1. We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, valuing their input, and striving to do no harm.
2. Honoring all people’s unique expertise and perspectives includes collaboration, shared decision making, and providing a safe environment.
3. The best interest of children, families, and our community will always inform our approach, perspectives, and decisions.
4. Children and youth belong in families and have a right to sibling, family, and community connections.
5. Families have the inherent capacity to safely care for their children.
6. We hold ourselves and our system accountable to each other, our families, and our community.

Adams County offers an excellent benefits package, generous time off accruals, and a comprehensive wellness program.

• The level the successful candidate will be hired at depends on their experience, education, and qualifications. The target hiring range reflects starting pay we expect to offer for the role based on internal equity. The Full Pay Range is set by market data and our pay structure to illustrate full future earning potential as follows:
  • CAFS Education & Stability Coordinator target hiring range: $58,306.97 - $67,053.02
  • CAFS Education & Stability Coordinator full pay range: $58,306.97 - $84,545.11

• Provides coordination and administrative support for Adams County’s Best Interest Determination (BID) program, including maintaining program data and records.
• Works collaboratively with school districts, CDE, CDHS, internal departments, and external partners.
• Facilitates and coordinates educational stability meetings.
• Acts as a liaison to school districts on matters related to child welfare involvement. Provides education to the community and stakeholdersregardingthe mission and philosophy of child welfare work.
• Facilitates communication between school representatives and caseworkers/supervisors to support educational transitions for youth upon placement.
• Schedules and facilitates BID meetings with applicable parties to ensure educational stability for children in custody. Represents the Department in final determination decisions. Independently analyzes complex situations, makes timely decisions, mediates difficult interactions, and executes the dispute resolution process when needed.
• Obtains necessary school records, case information, and relevant data from internal and external partners in preparation for BID meetings.
• Processes and reviews BID referrals for accuracy and completion. Documents meeting notes in various databases and distributes determinations to relevant parties.
• Schedules and monitors school transportation through an approved vendor. Maintains communication with school district transportation providers and DHS vendors. Oversees coordination of schedules related to sports, emergencies, and other circumstances.
• Maintains accurate transportation records and reviews monthly invoices. Collaborates with Finance to ensure timely payment and correct cost-sharing between school districts and CDHS.
• Maintains and monitors Inter-Governmental Agreements (IGA) with school districts, ensures compliance, and recommends modifications.
• Actively participates in internal and external BID/education committees, meetings, seminars, and trainings to maintain knowledge of best practices.
• Provides guidance and support to new workers to help them understand the BID process, applicable requirements, and related legislation.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external partners, including interpreting laws, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to manage complex and conflicting situations.
• Working knowledge of special education and IEP processes.
• Apply Social Casework skills to assess the needs of children and youth.
• Ability to negotiate services with school districts and transportation vendors.
• Ability to make independent decisions, multitask, and apply critical thinking and technical skills effectively.
• Ability to write detailed reports, prepare business letters, summaries, and documentation with proper grammar.
• Proficiency with computer software.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in sensitive situations.
• Strong organizational skills to meet strict deadlines and timeframes.

Experience

Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services-related agency.

Education and Training

• A bachelor’s degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
• An educational waiver is available for those individuals who do not meet the education requirements to be a social caseworker and are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program from a higher education institute. A bachelor’s degree must be obtained within one (1) year from hire date with related coursework to job duties as outlined in 7.603.1 (Click here for more info). If a degree is not obtained within one (1) year from hire date, employment with the agency may be impacted including, and up to termination. Employee will be responsible for updating the hiring manager every six (6) months of their education progress.
• Proof of education, (degree or transcripts), and license (if candidate has received one) are required.

License or Certificate

• Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification required and must be completed within three (3) months of employment, through the Colorado Child Welfare Training System (CWTS).
• Possession of a valid Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance.

Background Check

Must pass a criminal background check.

Other

• Position is deemed essential and incumbents must be available for winter storms and other emergency events.
• Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.
• Reliable transportation is required as you will be utilizing your own personal vehicle for visiting family homes, transporting children, attending court and other various meetings/trainings. Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements.

Work Environment

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

Physical Requirements

• Spends 50% of the time sitting and 50% of the time either standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls, or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses carts, dolly, or other equipment to carry more than 20 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls, and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computers or other work-related equipment.