Sex Abuse and Trafficking Social Case Worker

Denver International; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B Retirement Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks a Sex Abuse and Trafficking Social Case Worker to provide case management, education, and crisis intervention within the Sexual Abuse Intervention Team of the Child Welfare Services. The role supports families impacted by sexual abuse, trafficking victims, and youth under 18 years old.

The position requires a Colorado social case work certification and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution related to child welfare social casework.
• 2+ years of social case work experience with children, youth, and families.
• Certification to provide social case work practice in the State of Colorado.
• No substitution of experience for education.

Responsibilities

• Performs case management activities involving complex problems/cases and develops wrap-around services.
• Conducts needs assessments and interviews to determine client history and needs.
• Develops and implements treatment plans, referrals, and crisis interventions.
• Represents the department and prepares reports to standards; may testify in court as needed.

Skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Case management

Communication

Flexibility with victims

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Colorado social case work certification

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

Sex Abuse and Trafficking Social Case Worker### Sex Abuse and Trafficking Social Case WorkerApply: Greater Denver Area: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 9, 2026 (5 days left to apply): R0083843# About Our Job ## Who We AreWith competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.At Denver Human Services (DHS), we envision a healthy community where people are connected, supported, safe, and well. One in three people in Denver turn to DHS for support at all stages of life. Our employees help children, at-risk adults, families, and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services and experts who support their overall well-being.## What We OfferThe City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The targeted salary range for this position is $62,000.00 - $66,000.00/year, based on education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which includes but are not limited to:* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service* 457B Retirement Plan* 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 13 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year* Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date## LocationThe City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.## What You’ll DoThe Child Welfare Services Division of Denver Human Services is currently seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dedicated individual to serve as a Social Case Worker with the Sexual Abuse Intervention Team in the Child Welfare Services. In this role, you will provide case management, consultation, and education to families impacted by sexual abuse. You will also work with sexual abuse victims and offenders, human trafficking victims, and sexually acting out children and youth under 18 years of age and their families.## ResponsibilitiesGenerally, the Sexual Abuse and Trafficking Social Case Worker:* Performs case management activities involving complex problems/cases, assesses individual and family needs, develops appropriate service and/or treatment plan, and develops wrap around services to maintain children in the home, counseling referrals, and when determined out of home placement monitoring and services* Conducts needs assessment, ascertains nature and extent of complaint and severity of problems, and interviews defined clients and/or family members to elicit information to determine client's/family's medical, employment, economic, educational, and emotional history* Evaluates client's needs, interest, motivation, and pattern of responsibility, reviews case records for client and family strengths and needs, socio-economic history, previous treatment, and services experience, and/or special problems and needs. In addition, caseworker’s review and discusses case, problems, prognosis, behavior patterns, and needed services with a supervisor or other senior level staff* Develops and implements a treatment plan that provides a variety of social services and referrals to meet social, behavioral, medical, and/or psychological needs, recommends and refers clients to appropriate support agencies and programs, and provides continuous counseling and crisis intervention to achieve objectives* Establishes, maintains, and coordinates services and activities with relevant community agencies, monitors and evaluations activities of agencies contracted to provide a variety of social services, and evaluates progress of placements and/or other services* Represents the department in accordance with Volume 7 and city rules and regulations* Prepares case records, reports, and documents and compiles with state and federal standards in providing case notes, treatment plans, and evaluations* Testifies in court as needed by providing expert testimony and preparing comprehensive reports that allow the court to make finding and recommendations that affect court-ordered treatment plans* Performs other related duties as assigned ## What You’ll BringWe value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: * Proven experience as a self-starter and exceptional organizational skills* Certification to provide social case work practice in the State of Colorado* 2+ years of social case work experience with children, youth, and families* Flexibility with working with victims of sexual abuse and their offenders* Experience with providing case management to victims of suspected or confirmed human trafficking ## Minimum Qualifications* Education requirement: Requirements as set forth in Colorado Department of Human Services Volume 7 and/or Volume 30 regulations. A bachelor’s degree from a higher education institution with at least fifteen (15) college level credit hours 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, counseling, psychology, or therapeutic techniques* Experience Requirement: Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency, as required by Colorado Department of Human Services Volume 7 and/or Volume 30 regulations* Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements* Licensure: Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application. Requires post-hire completion of certification requirements to be a social case worker in Child Welfare or Adult Protective Services in accordance with CDHS regulations. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment Denver Human Services works to ensure that all employees are paid equitably. Please ensure your resume is complete and accurate and that it includes all of your relevant work experience and education including job titles, description of assigned duties and all dates of employment periods that you would want to be considered when determining an offer amount. ## Required Application Documents*Please attach your official or unofficial transcripts of your completed undergraduate and/or graduate degree and list of 3-5 professional references to your application in the required attachment section.*## **Application Deadline**This posting is expected to stay open until November 8th. Please submit your application as soon as possible no later than November 8th at 11:59 p.m. MST. # About Everything Else**Job Profile**CS2686 Social Case WorkerTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.**Position Type**Unlimited**Position Salary Range**$60,064.00 - $99,105.00**Target Pay**$62,000.00 - $66,000.00/year, based on education and experience**Agency**Denver Human Services**Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies**City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.