Compassionate Child Welfare Caseworker I

Grand County; Hot Sulphur Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand County in Colorado is seeking a Caseworker I/II to perform child welfare casework, conduct home and community visits, assess safety and risk, and develop plans for families.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, document case information in TRAILS or CAPS, attend court hearings, and provide crisis interventions as needed. Travel across Grand and Jackson Counties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with child/adult protection referrals and initial safety assessments.
• Ability to assess safety and risk and determine appropriate response.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to prepare court reports and testify.

Responsibilities

• Collect information regarding referrals and perform initial assessments of safety and risk.
• Conduct investigations and take appropriate actions including involvement with court processes as needed.
• Engage families in meetings to discuss safety and placement options and develop service plans.
• Develop and update plans of service, monitor progress, and maintain client records in TRAILS or CAPS.
• Provide testimony and recommendations to the Court and coordinate with attorneys and professionals.
• Provide crisis interventions to address urgent needs and work with children, youth, and families toward safety and permanency.
• Travel within Grand and Jackson Counties; attend department and community meetings as assigned.

Job description

Grand County in Colorado is seeking a Caseworker I/II to perform child welfare casework, conduct home and community visits, assess safety and risk, and develop plans for families.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, document case information in TRAILS or CAPS, attend court hearings, and provide crisis interventions as needed. Travel across Grand and Jackson Counties as required.