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El Paso County Social Caseworker - In-Home Professional (Family Treatment Drug Court) in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Social Caseworker - In-Home Professional (Family Treatment Drug Court)
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Social Caseworker - In-Home Professional (Family Treatment Drug Court)
Salary
$52,750.00 - $79,140.00 Annually
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Full-Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2400365
Department
Department of Human Services
Opening Date
07/03/2024
Closing Date
7/10/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
Benefits
Questions
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Job Summary
This position is for Family Treatment Drug Court
Hiring Range: $54,730.20 - $61,637.99 annually
(commensurate with qualifications)
This is a child protection position. Child protection includes engaging families. It is reasonable to anticipate the need for flexibility in work hours periodically to accommodate client schedules. The average workday hours are Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Schedule subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt.
Please be advised that this position may close on or after 07/06/2024 without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
Works to preserve and/or rehabilitate families while protecting children's physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Provides intensive in-home child protection services to families with children as a result of an abuse and/or neglect complaint with the primary concern of substance abuse. Coordinates with the Practice Unit and is responsible for primary decision-making of child protection practices as needed. This position is part of the Children, Youth & Family Services (CYFS) In-Home Professional (Caseworker) career progression series, which includes CYFS In-Home Professional (Associate Caseworker) and CYFS In-Home Professional (Caseworker).
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Provides in-home instruction to families, strengthening parental competency by promoting family independence, by teaching family skill practice to include problem solving, anger management, conflict resolution, household management, home cleaning, and by explaining how to access community resources and support systems.
Addresses and teaches clients how to meet and sustain basic needs as well as client’s health and wellbeing to include the impact on the child’s health and wellbeing.
Provides crisis management for clients in resolving problems and conflicts.
Assists clients with milestones and other assigned homework for specialty courts.
In collaboration with the case team, assists in the development of support/healthy living plans.
Coordinates community resources for clients to include rehabilitation services, as needed.
Monitors, tracks, and reports compliance with court orders concerning areas such as individual/family therapy, medication management, and substance abuse treatment in collaboration with caseworker.
Coordinates, prepares, and participates in Treatment Support Meetings (TSM) and Family Engagement Meetings (FEM).
Attends and testifies in court hearings; participates in pre-court staffings.
Documents all contacts and ensures that all paperwork and documentation are accurately completed and filed; completes necessary case information reports and inputs updates into database.
Arranges and provides transportation for clients to appointments, therapy, school, court hearings, pre-placement visits, etc.
Performs child welfare duties and provides support to Practice and Support and Services teams within the CYFS Division as needed.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of casework practices, procedures, and guidelines.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, clients, other agencies, community professionals, the courts, and the public.
Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize.
Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Ability to accurately and efficiently complete paperwork, reports, and documentation.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to use standard office equipment to include computer, fax machine, copier, and telephone.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or higher from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker as stated in Volume 7. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
One year of professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency.
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree of Social Work (BSW) or Master's Degree of Social Work (MSW) internship in a human services-related agency may substitute for the required experience.
Licenses/Certificates:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance as stated within El Paso County’s Personnel Policies Manual.
Must obtain and maintain necessary certifications as applicable to position.
Colorado State Child Welfare Caseworker Certification or the ability to successfully complete and pass initial examination within ninety days of employment.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation to include fingerprinting, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination. College transcripts required prior to date of hire.
Work Conditions
Duties are performed in an office environment, client's homes, schools, jails, and court; must be able to climb stairs in or outside of these environments and able to walk up and down driveways and sidewalks. Hybrid r emote work environment dependent upon Department discretion and business needs. May be exposed to hostile family situations/ individuals, and unsanitary and hazardous conditions. Reliable transportation is required as you will be utilizing your own registered and insured personal vehicle to transport clients as needed; mileage reimbursement is available upon request. Weekend and evening hours will be required. This position may require a 24/7 on-call and after-hours rotational schedule. Local and non-local travel, to include possible out of state travel, may be required. Occasional lifting of files, supplies, children: exerting 20 lbs. – 50 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. – 25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.