Child Welfare Services Team Leader

El Paso County, Colorado, USA; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County Department of Human Services in Colorado Springs seeks an experienced child welfare supervisor to lead a unit of caseworkers and support staff. You will guide complex cases, coordinate services, and ensure effective practice in child protection.

The role emphasizes collaboration, training, and data‑driven decision making, with in‑person presence and hybrid work options after probation. Requires a bachelor’s or higher in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience; Master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a higher education institution with coursework related to child welfare.
• Three years of professional, internship, or volunteer work in a human service-related agency.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned caseworkers and staff, conducts performance evaluations, and participates in hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Communicates the unit's mission and manages workflow and caseload assignments.
• Leads staffing discussions, reviews cases, and coordinates treatment plans and services.
• Facilitates staff training, meetings, and collaboration with DHS leadership.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and county laws and performance metrics.
• Prepares reports, reviews unit correspondence, and liaises with partners.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Case management

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of relevant experience

Master’s degree or higher (substitution allowed)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

El Paso County Department of Human Services in Colorado Springs seeks an experienced child welfare supervisor to lead a unit of caseworkers and support staff. You will guide complex cases, coordinate services, and ensure effective practice in child protection.

The role emphasizes collaboration, training, and data‑driven decision making, with in‑person presence and hybrid work options after probation. Requires a bachelor’s or higher in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience; Master’s