Social Caseworker III – Hybrid (Remote/Onsite)

Adams County; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams County Children Services seeks a Social Caseworker to assess safety and coordinate services for children and families. You will work with diverse stakeholders, prepare court reports, and participate in permanency planning, employing trauma-informed approaches and strong communication.

The role offers hybrid work with onsite and remote days after training, and requires a Bachelor’s in a behavioral science field plus Colorado child welfare certification (or pursuit within 3 months).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human behavioral sciences or related field.
• Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification required within 3 months.
• Empathy and trauma-informed approach when working with families.
• Ability to assess safety and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in human services settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to child welfare reports and assess safety and risk factors.
• Develop family service plans and coordinate court-related documents.
• Engage families to find permanent, safe solutions and facilitate meetings.
• Maintain documentation and liaise with attorneys, judges, and guardians ad litem.
• Travel as required to client homes and court hearings.

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Conflict resolution

Crises management

Education

Bachelors in human behavioral sciences

Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker cert (within 3 months)

Experience in human services (professional, internship, or volunteer)

Tools

TRAILS

General computer skills

Job description

Adams County Children Services seeks a Social Caseworker to assess safety and coordinate services for children and families. You will work with diverse stakeholders, prepare court reports, and participate in permanency planning, employing trauma-informed approaches and strong communication.

The role offers hybrid work with onsite and remote days after training, and requires a Bachelor’s in a behavioral science field plus Colorado child welfare certification (or pursuit within 3 months).