Lead Social Caseworker, Child Welfare (Hybrid)

El Paso County, Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County Children, Youth, & Family Services is seeking a Lead Social Caseworker to supervise and mentor a team while handling direct casework with children and families. The role includes home visits, collaboration with courts, and occasional travel.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, managing caseloads, and coordinating treatment plans with partners. A strong emphasis on safety, wellbeing, and permanency is required, with flexibility in work hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with coursework related to child welfare social casework.
• Two years of related experience; internship or volunteer work may substitute for one year.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance; certification may be required.
• Must obtain Colorado State Child Welfare Caseworker Certification within 90 days of course enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Provides lead work for a team, including training, mentoring, and guiding staff.
• Provides casework and assessment services for teams and ensures treatment plans are followed.
• Interviews clients and develops treatment plans; coordinates home studies and intensive casework.
• Monitors progress and ensures services are provided timely and appropriately to ensure child safety.
• Acts as liaison with DHS and consults with other professionals on case situations and plans.
• Attends court hearings, testifies, and manages documentation for court orders.

Skills

Leadership

Casework

Mentoring

Documentation

Court appearances

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (Social Work related coursework)

Two years of professional/ internship/ volunteer experience in human services

Driver's license & auto insurance

Colorado State Child Welfare Caseworker Certification (within 90 days)

Job description

El Paso County Children, Youth, & Family Services is seeking a Lead Social Caseworker to supervise and mentor a team while handling direct casework with children and families. The role includes home visits, collaboration with courts, and occasional travel.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, managing caseloads, and coordinating treatment plans with partners. A strong emphasis on safety, wellbeing, and permanency is required, with flexibility in work hours as needed.