Child Protection Intake Caseworker

Govtjobs; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Govtjobs is seeking entry-level to journey-level Child Welfare Caseworker in Colorado. The role involves learning to assess family safety and risk, provide protective services, and manage cases under supervision.

Work will be in-person on the Greeley campus or satellite offices, with potential telework after training and demonstrated performance. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with travel to client homes as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework related to child welfare, human development, or related fields.
• Six months professional or volunteer experience in a human service-related agency (Journey).
• One semester internship in a child welfare setting (Journey).
• Preferred: Bachelor's or higher in human behavior science.
• Experience with community partners and knowledge of resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide child protective services and case management under supervision.
• Assess family safety, risk, and intervention needs.
• Work may involve home visits, client homes, and driving to visits; in-person with possible telework after training.
• May require after-hours support to families in need.

Skills

Highly Motivated

Passion for families

Critical Thinker

Team Player

Innovative

Proactive

Adaptable

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Entry Level:

$32.99 - $42.88 hourly

Journey Level:

$69,222.40 - $93,454.40 annually

Apply learned and trained knowledge and abilities in professional casework under the direct supervision and oversight of identified Child Welfare staff. Assess complaints regarding families in which children may be neglected, abused, or exploited. Learn to assess family for safety and risk and determine the need for and level of intervention required by the Department of Human Services. Provide child protective services and case management to family until case is transferred or closed under direct oversight of assigned supervisor.

Work office will be established, but employee may perform work on the Greeley campus or at one of the other satellite offices when required. Reliable, predictable, attendance Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attendance outside of standard business hours may be required depending on business needs. This position is in-person and may be eligible for occasional telework options upon successful completion of initial training and demonstration of high work performance. Work may involve time away from a standard office environment, which may consist of driving to and from home visits and in transporting children. Work may occur in situations in client's homes, which could be considered a hostile or unsanitary environment. After hours or on call work situations may occur on occasion to provide support to families that need services outside of normal business hours.

Ideal candidate traits:

• Highly Motivated
• Passion for families and our community
• Critical Thinker
• Team Player
• Innovative
• Proactive
• Adaptable
• Collaborative

Required Education - Entry and Journey

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.

Experience Qualifications - Journey Only

Six (6) months’ professional or volunteer work experience in a human service-related agency. or
One (1) semester of internship in a child welfare setting.

Preferred Education - Entry and Journey

Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution with a major in a human behavior science field.

Preferred Experience - Entry and Journey

• 1 year of experience working in a public or private social services agency.
• 1 year of experience working in Child Welfare.
• 1 year of experience working with Community Partners and knowledge of community resources.