Lead Child Protection Case Worker (Hybrid)

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifetime pension

457B Retirement Plan

PTO + holidays + personal day + well­-

Health, dental and vision plans

Hybrid workplace model

Job summary

City and County of Denver is seeking a Permanency Child Protection Lead Social Case Worker to guide a team of four Social Case Workers within the Permanency Child Protection unit. This role focuses on complex cases, leadership, and service coordination for children under eleven, ensuring quality case management and family support.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, extensive child protection experience, and a valid Colorado social case worker certification.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of post-graduation professional social case work experience at the type and level of Social Case Worker.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of application.
• Certification as a social case worker in Child Welfare or Adult Protective Services per CDHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a team of Social Case Workers and assist in supervision and development.
• Provide intensive social case work services including case management, counseling, referral, placement, and assessment/evaluation.
• Attend voices meetings and court hearings with Social Case Workers when needed.
• Coach, train, and mentor staff at various levels of experience.
• Set unit goals and participate in establishing plans and functions for the team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Child protection

Social Case Worker certification

Positive, proactive attitude

Job description

City and County of Denver is seeking a Permanency Child Protection Lead Social Case Worker to guide a team of four Social Case Workers within the Permanency Child Protection unit. This role focuses on complex cases, leadership, and service coordination for children under eleven, ensuring quality case management and family support.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, extensive child protection experience, and a valid Colorado social case worker certification.