Social Caseworker C - Intake Buckley Space Force Base-(Hybrid Work Model)

Description
Our Mission: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence and stability of individuals and families.


Our Vision:To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)

ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit.
The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability.


The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being and social capital.
This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse and building strong communities.

As our Social Caseworker C - Community Based Intake Caseworker for Buckley Space Force Base, you will work closely with the military regarding cases involving child abuse/neglect within military families.
You will coordinate all investigations and assessments with Family Advocacy at Buckley Space Force Base.


This position requires a flexible schedule, a good working relationship with the military and being able to understand the dynamics of these families to including deployments, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and domestic violence.
You will be required to interface with the military system and understand the uniqueness of their culture.
This position requires good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple agencies and areas of the military system.
The position also requires the ability to work closely with military law enforcement including Security Forces and Office of Special Investigations.
Knowledge of resources available to military families is helpful as well as the ability to consult with the military on matters that have not yet come to the attention of the Department.
This position also requires providing training to civilians and active-duty personnel on how to identify and report child abuse/neglect and how to work with our Department.


Anticipated Hiring Range - Min: $66,755.78 - Max: $76,622.52

Duties
Our social caseworkers conduct investigations of alleged child abuse and neglect; determines if situations warrant the recommendation of placing children outside the home; supervises placement of children and coordinates parent/child visits; determines when and if a child should be recommended to return to their home.
Makes evaluation and assessment of need for services; provides crisis intake and/or develops long-term case plans appropriate to the child(ren) and family.
Monitors progress of clients and modifies case plans as needed.
Makes collateral contacts with such community resources as law enforcement and medical personnel to obtain addition information, coordinate services, or secure their assistance.
Gathers and consolidates background information to present as documentation for court hearings, as progress reports in judicial reviews, or as summaries in facilitating appropriate placements.
Participates in staffing with school, mental health facilities, child protection review teams, and other professionals involved with the family members.
Attends court hearings; confers with lawyers, children, parents, witnesses, and significant others in references to their respective roles.
Serves as information and referral source to other employees and to the public.
Provides as variety of ancillary assignments as needed including preparing and maintaining client records and completing required forms and reports.
Requirement Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Ability to adapt to fast-paced and high-volume work environment and be able to handle high stress and complex situations while remaining calm and professional.
Must be well versed in effective conflict resolution and possess ability to deescalate hostile situations and confidently make decisions.
Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional work environment.
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with parents, foster parents, relative care providers, staff, peers, supervisors, providers, state officials, and other community partners.
Excellent organizational skills and strong ability to prioritize tasks, take initiative, and multitask.
Ability to effectively present information, write reports and business correspondence and respond to court, managers, customers, other agencies, co-workers, and the general public via fax, telephone, and email.
Ability to clearly articulate concepts, directives and goals to employees, professionals and state and community representatives.
Ability to analyze and interpret governmental and legal regulations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and state and county computer systems.
Ability to learn and apply new computer skills on a regular basis.
Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity
Requirements
Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in a human behavior science field* and two (2) years of professional child welfare casework experience.

OR

A Master of Social Work or a human behavioral science field* and one (1) year of professional child welfare experience.

* In order to meet the minimum educational requirements of a human behavioral science degree, the applicant must have a degree with major course work (equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours) in either development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures or therapeutic techniques such as social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, and child development.

Categorically Eligible Degrees:
For the purposes of meeting minimum educational requirements, the following degrees obtained from an accredited university will be considered "categorically eligible," meaning no review of transcripts is required - Bachelor of Arts and/or Master of Arts degree in the following areas of study: psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, child development.


Areas of study that will be considered to meet the minimum educational requirements as outlined in Volume VII:

Psychology Sociology Social Work Counseling Child Development Criminal Justice courses relevant to child welfare: This includes courses covering topics in juvenile justice, family law, family conflict, general court procedures, interviewing techniques, dispute resolution, and mediation.
Foreign language courses Anthropology courses relevant to cultural development and history, linguistic development, and communications.
Physical anthropology courses do not count toward minimum requirements.
History courses relevant to family and cultural development Preferred Education and Experience: Three (3) years of child welfare social casework experience.
Anticipated Hiring Range - Min: $66,755.78 - Max: $76,622.52

Supplemental Information
Pre-Employment Additional Requirements: Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

Post-Employment Requirements: Will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.
Requires the clearance to receive US Government Civilian Access pass.
Must have already successfully completed the Colorado Pre-Service Training Academy program or if hired must successfully complete and pass all required State of Colorado training in order to be certified as a caseworker.
Position is deemed essential and intake casework staff must be available for winter storm and other emergency events.
Intake caseworker staff may be asked to be available to work on-call on a rotational basis including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Maintain Child Welfare Certification through 40 or more hours of yearly training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.
Anticipated Hiring Range - Min: $66,755.78 - Max: $76,622.52 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. Spends 50% of the time sitting and 50% of the time either standing or walking.
Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Below, please list any special physical demands associated with this position.
For instance, exposure to hazardous environments, blood borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment).


Definitions:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.


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