Permanency & Safety Caseworker - Child Welfare

County of Weld; United States; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental and Vision

Employer Contributed HSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

County of Weld is seeking a Child Welfare Specialist to apply trained knowledge in professional casework under supervision. You will manage ongoing child protective services for families with open cases, focusing on safety, permanency, and family well-being to support reunification.

The role involves travel to client homes, potential challenging environments, and after-hours calls. In-person work with occasional telework after training is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field (Entry/Journey levels).
• Six months of professional or volunteer experience in a human service-related agency or internship in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Case Management: provide ongoing case management with families to develop and modify treatment plans.
• Ensure safety and permanency through monthly in-person contacts.
• Collaborate with partners and community agencies to coordinate services and resources.
• Testify in hearings and prepare court documentation clearly and timely.
• Place and monitor children in out-of-home care when emergency placement is needed.

Skills

Keyboard 40 wpm

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Data entry

Computer literacy

Bilingual (English Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

County of Weld is seeking a Child Welfare Specialist to apply trained knowledge in professional casework under supervision. You will manage ongoing child protective services for families with open cases, focusing on safety, permanency, and family well-being to support reunification.

The role involves travel to client homes, potential challenging environments, and after-hours calls. In-person work with occasional telework after training is possible.