Caseworker II — Child & Family Protection Specialist (On-Call)

Theuniversityunion; Black Hawk (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion in Black Hawk, CO is seeking a Caseworker II to provide intake and ongoing social casework across child abuse, neglect, youth-in-conflict, and adult protection cases.

You will conduct assessments, develop case plans, provide counseling to families, and coordinate foster care placement and visits. Must handle hotline intake, testify in court, and work on-call hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; preference for Human Services field.
• Must complete Colorado Child Welfare Training Academy.
• Background checks and ongoing annual training required.

Responsibilities

• Intake and ongoing social casework for child abuse/neglect, youth-in-conflict, and adults needing protection.
• Develops case plans and provides counseling to families on parenting skills and dynamics.
• Conducts intake assessments, ongoing counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Gathers information via hotline intake and documents in state databases.
• Coordinates foster care placement and visits; testifies in court when needed.
• Performs home visits and connects clients to services; handles on-call duties.

Skills

Microsoft and Google Suites

Driving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Theuniversityunion in Black Hawk, CO is seeking a Caseworker II to provide intake and ongoing social casework across child abuse, neglect, youth-in-conflict, and adult protection cases.

You will conduct assessments, develop case plans, provide counseling to families, and coordinate foster care placement and visits. Must handle hotline intake, testify in court, and work on-call hours including nights and weekends.