Practice Coach – Child Welfare

Boulder County Sheriff's Office; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension contributions

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Bilingual Social Caseworker C - Practice Coach – in Child Welfare with Intake casework expertise is a full‑time exempt role in Boulder County's Family & Children Services. The position concentrates on coaching staff across intake, ongoing, kinship, and court processes to strengthen safety and equity in family-centered practice.

Located in Longmont, hours are Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm with some evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a higher education institution with coursework related to child welfare.
• AND at least two years of professional human services casework experience.
• Driver's license and reliable vehicle may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group coaching to FCS staff on practice skills and division initiatives.
• Conduct field-based coaching, including observation during home visits and hearings.
• Facilitate group supervision for high-acuity cases and support training delivery.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Coaching

Public service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Description

Salary

$70,428.00 - $101,388.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6799(SL4)

Department

Human Services

Division

HS Fam Children Svcs

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

Joshua is seeking to hire one (1) Bilingual Social Caseworker C - - Practice Coach – in Child Welfare with Intake casework expertise. This position will be within the Family Engagement Section of the Family & Children Services (FCS) Division. This position plays a critical role in strengthening child welfare best practices, supporting workforce development, retention and resilience, and advancing Boulder County’s commitment to family-centered, kin-first, and equity-driven practice.

Practice Coaches provide hands‑on, field‑ and office‑based coaching to caseworkers across Intake, Ongoing, Family Time, Kinship, Adult Protection, Administrative Services, and CHAFEE. Coaches partner with both new and experienced staff to enhance critical thinking, strengthen safety assessment skills, and build authentic, trust‑based relationships with families. This role is central to implementing and sustaining the Boulder County FCS practice model, mission, and vision.

This is a full‑time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with occasional evening or weekend hours based on program needs. This position will work out of 515 Coffman St., Longmont Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $70,428.00 - $85,908.00 Annually

Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: Week of August 23rd
• First Round Interviews: Week of August 31st
• Second Round Interviews: Week of September 7th
• Language Proficiency Test (if applicable): September 14th
• Reference Check: Week of September 7th

New employees receive an 80‑hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re‑hire date to qualify) Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Provide individual and group coaching to FCS staff on practice skills, casework responsibilities, and division initiatives
• Conduct field‑based coaching, including observation and feedback during home visits, family time, court hearings, family engagement meetings, and professional staffings
• Facilitate group supervision for complex or high‑acuity cases, supporting critical thinking and best practice application
• Support development, delivery, and evaluation of training programs and in‑service learning opportunities
• Guide new workers through Transfer of Learning (TOL) requirements
• Promote kin‑first, family‑centered, and culturally responsive practice
• Maintain accurate coaching documentation and monthly statistics
• Provide consultation and coaching to teams across FCS units
• Participate in statewide committees and workgroups to advance coaching practices
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• A bachelor's degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.

AND

• At least two years of professional human services casework experience

Additional Related Education May Count Towards Required Experience.

Driver's License & Reliable Vehicle

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use

Background Check & Fingerprinting

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

Bilingual Skills

(Bilingual required vacancy only)

• Applicants must demonstrate English and Spanish fluency at the time of the pre‑employment screening process. Spanish language proficiency will be determined through standardized verbal/verbal and written demonstration. (tier 2 will be verbal, tier 3 written and verbal)
• Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to model high-quality practice and support skill transfer
• Experience delivering coaching grounded in equity and reflective practice
• Familiarity with the Boulder County FCS practice model and Partnering for Safety tools
• Ability to facilitate group supervision for complex, multi‑system, high‑acuity cases
• Creative, flexible approach to family engagement and permanency challenges
• Ability to support staff development
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Capacity to model inclusive leadership and build trust
• Strengthen workforce resilience and reflective capacity
• Ability to center race in decision-making and practice discussions
• Ability to integrate equity tools, reflective questions, and culturally responsive approaches
• Deep understanding of child welfare practice
• Strong understanding of the D&N court processes and ability to support caseworkers in navigating relationships with RPCs, GALs, judges, magistrates, county attorneys, and respondent parents and their children
• Strong rapport‑building skills with families, caregivers, staff, and community partners
• Ability to model collaboration across FCS units
• Build cross‑unit collaboration to improve outcomes for children and families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate in a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive manner

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of social casework theories, principles, and best practices
• Strong understanding of community resources and agency policies
• Skilled in interviewing, crisis intervention, and trauma‑informed engagement
• Ability to support program development and evaluation
• Skilled in coaching, training, and guiding the work of others
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients, community partners, and the public

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio‑economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

• Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.
• Additional Benefits include (Download PDF reader)
• Family‑forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly‑work environment
• Infants‑at‑work policy
• Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally‑recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County‑paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
• Generous paid time off
• Holidays
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day
• New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
• 80‑hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
• PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part‑time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.