Social Caseworker Iv- Lead Worker (Sex Abuse)-161962

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• 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); communicates with collaterals; and attends case-specific staffings; actively participates in Foster Care Reviews and audits as required; and ensures that client charts are up-to-date and accurate.
• Provides troubleshooting, coverage, and mentoring/training for new and veteran staff. Assists Supervisor with audits and other duties as requested, and provides coverage when Supervisor is unavailable.
• Participates in scheduled supervision, team meetings, section meetings, and division meetings.
• Provides case-specific documentation including development of family service plans, court documentation, TRAILS entries of ROC notes, and other documentation, assessment completion, placement paperwork, service referrals, visitation assessments, and other related tasks.
• Supervises visits for clients on caseload, when no other resources are available and/or appropriate. May also facilitate goodbye sessions between parents and children when termination of parental rights is necessary.
• Participates in case-specific court hearings, consults with county legal staff as needed, and may provide coverage as needed for teammates at court hearings.
• Reviews reports from service providers to ensure effectiveness of services.
• Provides customer service through timely response to phone calls, e-mails, letters and other communication. Provides direct problem-solving services with clients and collaterals in a professional and courteous manner.
• Participates, as scheduled, in agency-specific review committees.
• Provides crisis management for case-specific emergencies, including placements and removals of children as needed to ensure safety. Provides ongoing safety monitoring and assessment, and develops/updates safety plans as required to ensure safety for children on caseload.

• Ability to use a variety of coaching techniques to ensure effective mentoring/training of new and veteran staff. Open to coaching by supervisor, if these skills are in development.
• Ability to perform, or willingness to learn, Motivational Interviewing techniques or other client-focused interviewing skills required.
• Ability to identify key areas that need to be addressed to effect change based on issues presented at the time of case open, and to utilize this information to develop strength-based, realistic, measurable client treatment plans.
• Ability to type and to utilize computers and computer programs required to ensure effective entry of information into statewide client information system (TRAILS), as well as to complete referrals through agency Records Management, and other computer based systems.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and manage crises in a calm manner. Understanding of the important interface of culture and family systems and the ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds is required.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively review documents and synthesize into accurate, professionally written documents. Must also be able to read and effectively interpret/synthesize information from reports from other professionals to ensure accurate reporting of information for court, foster care review, placements, staffings, and other relevant contexts.
• Knowledge of court proceedings preferred, including experience testifying in a court setting. Requires knowledge of the Colorado Children's Code.
• Knowledge of Case Management/Care Coordination required.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of sex abuse and impact on family systems, as well as familiarity with key treatment interventions for victims, offenders and families to promote healing and ensure safety. Ability to work with offenders, non-offending parents, and victims is essential for systemic family casework.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with a variety of clients, collaterals, and internal/external personnel from varied backgrounds and disciplines. Ability to effectively partner with others to problem-solve concerns, including conflict resolution, with upset clients.
• Knowledge of human behavior, family systems, and effective client engagement and change skills. Practice focus that is child-centered, family-focused and community based. Child welfare knowledge including healthy child development, understanding of the dynamics and effects of abuse and neglect, as well as experience working with children and youth ages 0-18.

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the human behavioral science fields.
• An MSW may substitute for 2 years of the required experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other: Must utilize a personal vehicle to get to many appointments in the local community and surrounding areas within Colorado.
• Proof of education, (degree or transcripts,) and license (if candidate has received one) are required.
• Possession of a Colorado Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
• 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.

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

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