Social Caseworker IV - Youth in Transition - 161929

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We are seeking a professional, caring Social Caseworker for our Youth In Transition unit of Children and Family Services. The successful candidate will primarily provide case management and supervision of adolescents in out-of-home care, emancipating youth, youth with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, teen parents, and delinquent youth.

Candidate will also function as a lead/specialist by providing leadership to the team in close partnership with and in the absence of the Supervisor. They will train, mentor, support, troubleshoot, and oversee Youth In Transition members; will assist with the assignment of tasks to co-workers with any/all ongoing projects, and will assist with any newly developed services that are implemented by our Team.

• Works professionally with collateral agencies, treatment providers, placement providers, juvenile probation, schools, and courts to ensure the needs of the youth/families are being met.
• Works to increase permanent connections and legal permanence for youth.
• Completes thorough assessments of family and youth for individual/community risk, services, and resources.
• Ensures appropriate treatment needs are being met on a continual basis by various service providers.
• Documents case activities while complying with all federal and state mandates and guidelines.
• Provides face-to-face contacts with clients as required by regulatory standards and agency policy (may sometimes include in-state and/or out-of-state travel).
• Participates with interdisciplinary consultation and collaboration on a regular basis.
• Prepares court reports, attends court hearings, testifies in court hearings and proceedings, and consults with attorneys regarding legal aspects of cases.
• Coordinates and maintains professional communication with collateral agencies.
• Develops comprehensive and appropriate treatment plans for clients that address therapeutic needs.
• Acts as a resource or expert in program area, providing technical guidance to less experienced staff
• Carries a caseload of difficult/complex cases involving adolescents with various issues.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Knowledge of adolescent development, family dynamics, child abuse and neglect dynamics, intellectually developmentally disabled youth, youth cultures, crisis intervention, mental health, substance abuse issues, and independent living skills needed to emancipate.
• Skills and sensitivity in working with issues of clients from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of various computer systems to complete mandated case management reports and documentation (i.e.: Trails, Records Management, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to build professional relationships with various community resources.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and make informed decisions.
• Ability to work cohesively with other members of a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Experience: Three (3) years of full time professional social casework experience, acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency, in an area appropriate to the position.
• Education and Training:
  • Bachelor's Degree in one of the human behavioral science fields.
  • An MSW may substitute for 2 years of the required experience.
  • Proof of education, (degree or transcripts,) and license (if candidate has received one) are required.
• License or Certificate:
  • Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification required, and must be completed within 3 months of employment, through the Colorado Training Academy (State Child Welfare). Certification through another State will require proof of completion, and may substitute for all or part of the training required by Colorado.
  • Possession of a Colorado Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
• Other: Must utilize a personal vehicle to get to many appointments in the local community and surrounding areas within Colorado.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

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Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Remote/Hybrid work options, depending upon position
  • Sheriff's and Coroner's Office positions are not currently eligible for Remote/Hybrid work options
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs