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GovernmentJobs.com lists this Human services caseworker B opportunity in longmont, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Human Services Caseworker B
Boulder County Human Services is seeking to hire a Human Services Caseworker B. The Human Services Caseworker B performs a variety of complex professional social work duties in Human Services Program areas such as child abuse and neglect, youth-in-conflict, adults unable to protect their own interest, recruitment and supervision of foster homes and placement into foster and adoptive homes. This is an office-based position that will perform a variety of complex professional social work duties in Humans Services Department program area specific to child protective services. There is substantial independent field work meeting the child and families. This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with work performed both remotely and at our Longmont office located at 515 Coffman Street in Longmont, CO. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work. Hiring Salary Range: $63,828.00 - $77,886.00 annually. Tentative Hiring Timeline:
Phone Screening: Week of September 28th
First Round Interviews: Week of October 5th
Second Round Interviews: Week of October 12th
Language Proficiency Test: Week of October 12th
Reference Check: Week of October 12th
New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.
Examples of Duties:
Conducts investigations of alleged child abuse and neglect.
Assesses and evaluates child safety and family and caregiver strengths and needs.
Counsels and supports children and families to create safety and stable environments.
Determines if children should be placed outside the home, monitors foster care placement and makes recommendations related to child safety and return home.
Prepares legal documents and testifies in court.
Completes required documentation and compliance activities to support work.
Performs related work as required.
May be reassigned in emergency situations.
Required Qualifications:
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:
A bachelor's degree from a higher education institution with coursework related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. Coursework 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 human services casework experience.
BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:
A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:
Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and current automobile insurance
Must have a valid driver's license in good standing; adequate automobile insurance; and access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Worksite address
longmont, CO, 80502, US
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