Case Worker I

La Plata County; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

La Plata County is seeking a qualified professional to provide case management for children and families involved with the child protection system. The role requires assessing maltreatment, monitoring treatment plans, and reporting to the Court.

After-hours on-call emergency coverage is included, with travel within Colorado for training and case management tasks. The position emphasizes accurate data entry and strong time management skills.

Qualifications

• Provides case management for children and families involved with the child protection system.
• Ability to maintain accurate data entry and demonstrate excellent time management.
• Travel within Colorado for training and case management tasks is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management for children and families involved with child protection system.
• Monitors treatment plans and reports to the Court.
• Provides paid emergency on-call services after hours.

Skills

Case management

Data entry

Time management

Education

BA in Human Behavioral Sciences

Job description

Provides case management for children and families involved with child protection system. Assesses maltreatment and takes action to protect. Monitors treatment plans and reports to the Court. Provides paid emergency on-call services after hours. Accurate/efficient data entry and excellent time management. Travel within Colorado for training and case management tasks required.

BA in Human Behavioral Sciences and ability to obtain Colorado Child Welfare Training Academy certificate within mandated timeframe required.

Application Deadline 4 PM 9/11/26.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.