Office of the Child’s Representative
1300 Broadway, Ste. 320 Chris Henderson
Denver, Colorado 80203 Executive Director
Phone: (303) 860-1517
Fax: (303) 860-1735 www.coloradochildrep.org
OCR MISSION & VISION
The Office of the Child’s Representative (OCR)’s mission is to give children and youth a voice in Colorado legal proceedings through high-quality legal representation that protects and promotes their safety, interests, and rights. Our Vision: Justice, opportunity, and healthy families for all court-involved children and youth.
OCR VALUES
OCR to ensure that each decision we make and action we take advances our mission in a fair, equitable, inclusive, and transparent manner.
We invest time to reflect and connect, focus on strengths, value feedback, and recognize success. We stand for justice and support each other in our mission to empower children.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Office of Child’s Representative offers an exciting opportunity for skilled professionals to engage as independently contracted Case Consultants who are assigned by OCR on an as need basis to help court-appointed Guardians ad litem (GALs) provide effective legal representation and advocacy on behalf of children in Colorado’s Court System . Candidates will possess a strong orientation towards social justice and helping youth in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. While training and supports are offered, exceptional candidates will be self- motivated and possess strong organizational skills. Candidates will practice at the individual and macro-level of the child welfare system, engaging with clients and their families to offer the best interest legal representation. Contractors will be selected based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographical location.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Regular, consistent contact with children and caregivers
2. Observing visits between children and parents
3. Attending scheduled meetings including school staffings and participating in those meetings as directed by the GAL
4. Contacting relatives, kin and involved professionals
5. Other social work duties as requested by the GAL
QUALIFICATIONS
License in Social Work (LSW) within 1 year of hiring and maintain relevant licensure and complete Continuing Professional Development requirements.
Candidates with a LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC are expected to maintain relevant licensure and complete Continuing Professional Development requirements. o Applicants with a minimum of 2 years’ experience assisting GALs (i.e., as employees or contractors) in their legal practice and a Master’s Degree in a relevant field will also be considered. o To address immediate geographic and language needs, the OCR will also consider the following categories of applicants who have a relevant Master’s Degree and a minimum 2 years’ experience working with GALs (even if not working or contracting for the GAL) as meeting the minimum qualifications for the April
2022 contracts:
Slope region.
20 hours per week is required.
SKILLS DESIRED
Point; internet access and email required.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
This is a contract position that pays an hourly rate of $44/hour. In addition, contractors will be reimbursed for mileage at the current OCR rate. Contractors are expected to submit timely and accurate billing to the Office of the Child’s Representative. No benefits are offered.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the online application form at
https://fs30.formsite.com/COCR/ContractCC/index.html no later than 11:59pm on May 1st,
2022 (Mountain Daylight Time). You must advance to the last page of the online form and
"Submit" it before the deadline. You will receive a confirmation and copy of your application at the email address you provide on the form. This electronic application form will prompt you
to upload both a resume and cover letter as a single PDF document so it will be linked to your application. The form will also prompt you to answer a few brief open-ended questions.
Applications will not be considered that are late or contain documents that are illegible,
incomplete, emailed or mailed outside of this electronic form, or uploaded in a file format
OCR cannot open or read. Be sure your application materials specifically address your experience and qualifications for the position described on this document. Successful applicants will be contacted to schedule a virtual interview.
The Office of the Child’s Representative is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. The OCR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse work force. The OCR invites all applicants to
include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or
experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of GAL
practice.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Multiple Locations
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