Job Information
Montrose County Child Welfare Caseworker in Montrose, Colorado
POSITION: Child Welfare Caseworker I/II/III
Provides intake and/or ongoing, complex social casework to adults, children and/or families. Assignments may fall under the following areas: Child Protection, Adolescent Services, Adult Services, Foster Care/Retention, Adoption, and Life Skills. Evaluates the needs of clients, develop case plans to address specific issues. Make referrals to other agencies, when appropriate.
DUTIES: * Assesses allegations and safety risks of referral cases to include receiving referrals, completing intake and assessment forms, and assessing safety of home and/or need for out-of-home placement. * Provides crisis intervention and on-going counseling as needed to assist families in decision-making and problem resolution; act as advocate for client. * Coordinates client services and safety with other County departments, professionals, and outside collateral agencies (i.e. law enforcement, medical personnel, school staff, and foster care services). * Designs a treatment or service plan to address risk and needs assessments, establishes goals and objectives, and coordinates client services and referrals * Prepares and presents case information and documentation to the courts, state review proceedings, and for communications with attorneys and/or other professionals. * Refers clients to outside state and community resources. * Monitors compliance or non-compliance; determines appropriate course of action. * Appropriately handles emotionally charged people and situations, and deal with a variety of types of human suffering. * Develops and writes a variety of documentation, completes necessary forms, and writes correspondence relevant to each case. * Performs data entry and on-going case updates in the system as assigned. * Accurate timelines for data system entry and reports are consistently met.
REQUIREMENTS: * Minimum of 21 years of age * A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a Human Behavioral Science field or 5 years relevant experience in the field of Long Term Services and Supports can substitute need for Bachelor's Degree. Some combination of education and relevant experience would also fulfill the requirements. * Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening. * Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
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WAGE: $24.51 - $34.88/ Hourly (Depending on Experience)
BENEFITS: County Paid Benefits (Health/ Disability Insurance, Retirement, Paid time-off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
SHIFTS: Full-time - 40 hours per week
JOB SITE: Montrose, CO
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).
