Temp Social Caseworker II - Child Welfare & Case Mgmt

City and County of Broomfield; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The City and County of Broomfield seeks a Social Caseworker II to perform a full range of assessment, case management, and direct services for child welfare. Responsibilities span intake, investigation, service planning, and court testimony in line with Colorado regulations.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field; a master’s is preferred, along with Colorado social caseworker certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human behavioral sciences.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Current Colorado Child Welfare Social Caseworker certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in casework in public or private social services.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake, assessment and evaluation for child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, and youth in conflict cases.
• Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect; assess level of risk and safety.
• Develop and implement strategies to resolve identified issues; may include out-of-home placement or hospitalization.
• Make home visits and coordinate services needed by the client, such as life skills, daycare, financial assistance, healthcare and substance abuse treatment.
• Write reports in compliance with state and federal guidelines and division policy for documentation of treatment plans, contracts, and assessments.
• Perform all case management duties including data entry.
• Collaborate with other departments, community agencies, non-profits, and vendors to serve client needs.
• May conduct joint investigations with law enforcement.
• Monitor compliance and progress with treatment plans.
• Testify and make recommendations in court proceedings.
• Requires on-call duty after hours and on holidays/weekends.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human behavioral sciences

Master’s degree preferred

Current Colorado Child Welfare Social Caseworker certification preferred

Job description

The City and County of Broomfield seeks a Social Caseworker II to perform a full range of assessment, case management, and direct services for child welfare. Responsibilities span intake, investigation, service planning, and court testimony in line with Colorado regulations.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field; a master’s is preferred, along with Colorado social caseworker certification.