Family Services Caseworker — Child Welfare & Engagement

Boulder County Sheriff's Office; Colorado; On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

PERA 401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Boulder County is seeking a qualified Human Services Social Caseworker to manage a caseload across the county, conduct monthly in-person visits, assess safety and risk, and coordinate services for families.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree with related coursework and at least 1 year of human services casework; a valid driver’s license; background check; and preferred bilingual skills. This is a full-time position with comprehensive county benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with coursework related to child welfare or social work.
• Minimum of 1 year of human services casework experience.
• Driver's license with clean driving record and reliable vehicle.
• Background check and fingerprinting required.
• Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Maintain caseload of families across Boulder County with monthly in-person visits.
• Assess safety, risk, and protective capacities of children and families.
• Document and coordinate out-of-home placements or services as needed.
• Prepare and provide court reports and testimony when required.
• Engage families and partners in a collaborative practice model.

Skills

Communication skills

Family engagement

Casework knowledge

Team collaboration

Documentation & deadlines

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Boulder County is seeking a qualified Human Services Social Caseworker to manage a caseload across the county, conduct monthly in-person visits, assess safety and risk, and coordinate services for families.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree with related coursework and at least 1 year of human services casework; a valid driver’s license; background check; and preferred bilingual skills. This is a full-time position with comprehensive county benefits.