Case Aide

Prowers County; Lamar (CO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Prowers County Department of Human Services in Colorado is seeking a role to provide administrative support and direct services to clients and staff. You will supervise family visits, enter data, assist with referrals, and support caseworkers in daily tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma, potentially an associate degree in human services, and a valid driver’s license. You may travel in county vehicles and work across office and field environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Associate degree in behavioral sciences or human services preferred or 2 years relevant experience.
• Bi-lingual skills given consideration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise visitation between children and families in office, community, or home.
• Enter client data into automated information systems and document observations.
• Assist caseworkers with administrative duties and referrals.
• Transport children using county vehicle as needed and appropriate.
• Maintain confidential client records and respond to communications timely.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree in behavioral sciences or human services

Tools

Basic computer systems

Job description

Location: Prowers County Department of Human Services

Department: Human Services

Hours: Full-time

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under basic supervision of the Adult & Family Services Manager or designee, works collaboratively with casework staff to provide administrative support and direct services support to department clients and case management staff. Position may be asked to provide administrative support to other divisions within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essentialfunctions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise safe and appropriate visitation in the office, community, and in the client’s home between children and their families.
• Documents in writing, observations of visitation in TRAILS and/or other required reporting systems as necessary
• Reports visitation observations to managing case worker
• Engages children in meaningful play during visitation including: learning games and activities designed to enhance their knowledge and social skills
• Enters client and/or case data into automated information management systems utilized by the department
• Asist caseworkers in administrative duties such as, but not limited to, filing of records, submitting court records, release of information requests and making community based service referrals
• Familiar with community support resources and monitors client involvement with supportive services programs. Reports findings to managing case worker
• Using a county vehicle, transports children to visitation or other appointments as necessary and appropriate, both in and outside the county.
• Makes appropriate inter-departmental client referrals for services (e.g. economic assistance, child support)
• Maintains necessary client records as directed by the caseworker/supervisor
• Enter Child Welfare and Adult Protection referrals into the appropriate data management systems and cross report to other mandatory reporters as directed by law and agency policy
• Attend scheduled meetings, trainings and community events
• Participates in the referral screening process and other case management meetings as assigned
• Respond to e-mail and phone messages in a timely manner
• Supports the relationship between Prowers County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned to include but not limited to, providing administrative support to other divisions within the Department of Human Services.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned which pertain to the operation of the organization.
• Exercises prudent judgement in decisions made with due regard to the impact on liability to Prowers County and the possible impact to department staff and clients
• Use department time keeping system to accurately track work time in assigned program areas
• Provide honest and reliable testimony in court cases as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma is required
• Associates degree in behavioral sciences or human services and/or 2 year of relevant work experience given consideration
• Bi-lingual skills given consideration

Requirements in the Workplace

• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with acceptable driving history
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Use county vehicle for necessary travel
• First Aid, CPR and AED Certifications required within first year of employment
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and software
• Attend CDHS training for Hotline and RED Team
• Other travel and training as required
• Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute
• Work is generally confined to standard office environment as well as in the field
• Family visitations may be conducted in homes that are under assessment for cleanliness and/or other child neglect concerns.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENTS

• Structured interview and written assessment
• Must pass a background check to include but not limited to:
  • CBI/FBI fingerprint check
  • Driving record check
  • Employment verification
  • Education verification
  • TRAILS/APS Check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• VISION- Individual must be able to read handwritten or printed material.
• HEARING- Individual must possess average hearing ability. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• LIFTING- Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull a minimum of 45 pounds.
• MOBILITY- Spends 40% of the time sitting, 40% standing, and 20% walking while at work, although this may vary. Occasionallystoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls, and crouches while performing manual duties.
• DEXTERITY- Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of automated machinery.
• COMMUNICATION- Individual must be able to clearly understand the English language and be understood while speaking the English language.
• DRIVING - Individual must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

BENEFITS

Full time employees will receive a full benefit package as provided by the Prowers County Board of Commissioners Part-time, temporary or seasonal employees do not receive benefits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Prowers County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons receiving compensation from Prowers County through payroll are considered employees of Prowers County and are expected to adhere to Prowers County’s Employment Policies.