Family Time Worker I - Full-Time

Weld Co; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Weld County Department of Human Services seeks a Family Time Worker I for full-time in Greeley, CO. The role provides supervised family time sessions, parent education, and collaboration with the treatment team to support safe parenting and reunification goals.

Work hours are Tue-Thu 10AM-7PM and Fri-Sat 8AM-5PM, with travel across Weld County. This in-person position requires strong communication, conflict resolution, and data entry skills, and offers a 40-hour work week with a pay range of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and six months experience in a public or private social services agency (may include internship).
• Experience in visitation, Case Management, Child Welfare, and facilitating parent education and life skills is preferred.
• Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends to accommodate families; driving is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide monitored and supervised family time sessions and orientations on site, in the community and in-home.
• Provide in-the-moment interventions to uphold child safety and FTC policies; document progress regularly.
• Develop rapport with parents, identify family dynamics and trauma factors affecting child safety; set goals with clients using strength-based approaches.
• Collaborate with the treatment team; participate in meetings, supervision, and case planning; testify at hearings when needed.
• Ensure documentation is uploaded in appropriate databases by dictated timelines; monitor and maintain family time centers and related logistics.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Typing speed 40 wpm

Data entry into multiple programs

Spanish language preference

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Family Time Worker I - Full-Time# Weld County Employment Opportunities## Family Time Worker I - Full-TimeApply: Greeley, CO: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 6, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR102722## Compensation Range$32.02 - $41.63--## Job Description SummaryPosition will close 11/06 Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) visitation services are designed to actively monitor, assess, and assist in the overall adult/child interactions between parent/relative/caregiver and child(ren) with the intent to improve the quality of the relationship and to expedite and/or maintain the reunification of a family. The Family Time Worker I will intervene in the structure of the parent/child relationship by using several evidence-based interventions to provide parents with the tools to care for their children safely and effectively. Primary office location is in Greeley but includes some travel throughout Weld County. Reliable and predictable attendance within designated scheduled hours. Appointments with clients may be held at the Family Time Center, in the family home or in a neutral community location. This position is in-person and is not eligible for consistent telework arrangements. This position is 40 hours per week. Days and hours will be determined based on business needs. Work may involve time away from a standard office environment, which may consist of driving to and from appointments at the client's home and in transporting children. Work may occur in client's homes, which could be considered a hostile or unsanitary environment. After hours and on call work situations may occur on occasion to provide support to families that need services outside of normal business hours. Must be able to work this schedule: Tuesday-Thursday (10AM- 7PM), Friday-Saturday (8AM-5PM) Ideal candidate traits: 1. Positive attitude. 2. Possess strong inter-personal skills and value team collaboration with other staff and clients. 3. Strong communication skills in order to clearly communicate important information regularly. 3. Have the ability to gracefully prioritize competing workload obligations. 4. Have confidence in their ability to resolve conflict and problem solve in a fast-paced environment. 5. Takes initiative, a self-starter with strong independent skills. 6. Meets commitments and deadlines. 7. Enjoy working closely with children and families.--## Job Description**Family Time Coaching, Intervention, and Skills Training - 70%*** Provide monitored and supervised family time sessions and orientations on site, in the community and in-home.* Provide in-the-moment interventions that uphold the child’s physical and emotional safety as well as the FTC policies and guidelines.* Provide parent education either formally through structured curriculum, or informally through interventions and modeling, for each case.* Create goals with clients using strength-based engagement techniques.* Develop rapport with parents and learns about their family culture/values and work to identify dysfunctional family relationships, cross-generational patterns and trauma experiences which are negatively impacting the safety of the child(ren). This could include parenting or family time assessments.* Promote progress towards permanency in cases.* Thoroughly document progress of parent and parent child relationships and participate as an active part of the treatment team by making recommendations on treatment planning, permanency goals, and placement recommendations.* Ensure documentation is uploaded in appropriate data bases by dictated timelines.**Collaboration - 25%*** Attend family engagement meetings, group supervisions, staff meetings, staff training, regular supervisory meetings, and other agency or community meetings as requested.* Maintain and increase knowledge and skills through attendance to meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training sessions.* Testify at corresponding hearings in a clear and concise manner.* Work closely with the assistant county attorneys to ensure they have the latest updates on the case and that you are prepared for court hearing.* Provide coverage for other Family Time Workers.* ICPC case assignments.* Diligent Search assignments.* Upkeep/organization of the Family Time Center.**Policies and Procedures - 5%*** Understand and implement rules and regulations for Child Welfare organizations in Colorado outlined in the State of Colorado Department of Human Services Volume 7 guidelines. --## Required Qualifications**Required Education*** High School Diploma/GED and six months experience working in a public or private social services agency (may include internship).**Preferred Experience*** Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.* Experience in visitation* Experience in Case Management* Experience working in Child Welfare* Experience in facilitating parent education and life skills.* Experience working with persons with addiction and substance use issues that impact parenting.* Experience working directly with children and families who have experienced trauma.**Skills and Abilities*** Candidate must be willing to work evenings and weekends to accommodate families.* Candidate must possess ability to keyboard at 40 words per minute.* Candidate must possess the ability to enter data into several different computer programs.* Candidate must possess the ability to learn and apply new computer skills on a regular basis.* Candidate must have knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Windows and Word, Excel, and Outlook.* Candidate must possess the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and department policies and procedures.* Candidate must possess the ability to write correspondence.* Candidate must possess the ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations with parents, foster parents, relative care providers, and community partners.* Candidate must possess the ability to clearly articulate concepts, directives and goals to employees, professionals and state and community representatives.* Candidate must possess the ability to apply math concepts and calculations in the work environment.* Candidate must possess the ability to apply common sense to problem solve in a work environment.* Candidate must possess the ability to adapt to fast paced, high volume and ever-changing work environment and be able to handle high stress and conflict filled situations while remaining calm and professional.* Candidate must be well versed in effective conflict resolution and possess ability to deescalate hostile situations.* Preferred ability to read and write Spanish in a proficient manner.* Preferred ability to interpret and translate between English and Spanish using professional language.* Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.**Licenses and Certifications*** Candidate must pass Department of Human Services background checks prior to employment start date. (**Required**)* Candidate must pass a CBI/FBI fingerprint check prior to employment start date and will continue to be subject to CBI/FBI monitoring throughout employment. (**Required**)* Candidate must obtain and maintain 20 hours of job specific training annually. (**Required**)* Driving is essential in this position.* Candidate must have a valid Driver’s License and Liability Insurance (**Required**)* Candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) evaluation and if hired, will be subject to continuous monthly MVR monitoring and random drug screens throughout employment. Candidate must provide own transportation and be willing to travel as needed to meet the essential functions of the position. (**Required**)* Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.* This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for j