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Social Caseworker III - Kinship Foster Care Certification & Support - 165133

Salary

$63,017.26 - $71,500.35 Annually

Location

Westminster, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07201

Department

Human Services

Division

Children Adult & Family Services

Opening Date

10/09/2025

Closing Date

10/23/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Adams County has an opening for a Kinship and Foster Care Certification and Support Caseworker working for the Child, Adult, and Family Services Division. The Child, Adult and Family Services Division provides assessment of child abuse and neglect allegations, family preservation services, family reunification services, prevention services, foster care, kinship care and treatment services, resolution of extreme conflict between youth and parents, adoption, guardianship, emancipation, and other permanency options when children cannot be reunified safely with their parents. The Social Caseworker III- Kinship and Foster Care Certification Caseworker will provide intensive short term, ongoing, or as needed case management services to certified kinship and foster care providers. They will complete home safety assessments of kinship and foster care providers to ensure children are placed in a safe, stable, and appropriate environment for a short- or long-term basis. They will also assist with development and ongoing facilitation of kinship and foster care orientation, recruitment, training, and/or kinship and foster care support groups at Adams County.

Primary Goal: Act as the primary caseworker for kinship and foster care providers by offering background checks, formal assessments, ongoing supervision, behavioral coaching, and maintaining stability of the placement.

The ideal candidate should be familiar with kinship and foster care policy, rules and regulations, and Volume 7 regulations for foster and kinship care certification. Structured Analysis Family Evaluation certification will be required as this position is responsible for the yearly completion of home study updates. Duties consist of, but are not limited to, monthly supervision and assessment of kinship and foster homes, ensuring requirements are met to achieve / maintain certification, and providing support to kinship and foster care families to ensure their ability to care for children in their home.. All members of the team have other primary responsibilities within the kinship and foster care services and support program. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, as well as strong writing skills. This position will be responsible for daily use of the Trails database system, foster and kinship care policy, rules and regulations, as well as Volume 7 regulations for foster and kinship care certification. SAFE (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation) training is required or must be obtained after hire.

Adams County Children and Family Services Guiding Principles

+ We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, valuing their input, and striving to do no harm.

+ Honoring all people’s unique expertise and perspectives includes collaboration, shared decision making, and providing a safe environment.

+ The best interest of children, families, and our community will always inform our approach, perspectives, and decisions.

+ Children and youth belong in families and have a right to sibling, family, and community connections.

+ Families have the inherent capacity to safely care for their children.

+ We hold ourselves and our system accountable to each other, our families, and our community.

Hiring Range = $63,017.26 - $71,500.35/Full Range = $ 60,593.52-$87,860.60

Examples of Duties for Success

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. This position is primarily responsible for:

+ Collaborative with the assigned caseworker to effectively identify and secure foster or kinship care homes for children needing temporary care.

+ Supporting kinship and foster care families regarding their existing placement with the goal of returning the child home, reducing the level of care, and/or identifying a more stable/appropriate home for the child(ren).

+ Provide Foster and Kinship providers with on-going support, behavioral coaching, and the training necessary to provide quality care for children, including training.

+ Supports a caseload of foster care and both certified and non-certified kinship families.

+ Embedment at the main CAFS offices of Adams County Human Services Department.

+ Working directly with the child(ren)’s and youth’s caseworker to identify supports and services needed to ensure the family’s and child(ren)’s needs are being met.

+ Ensuring requirements are met to achieve/maintain initial and annual certification, providing support to families to ensure their ability to care for children in kinship and foster care, yearly completion of home study updates intended to provide continual assessment of the family's ability to care for foster children.

+ Have proficient knowledge of all rules and regulations for foster care, certified and non-certified kinship care, including waivers for items not related to safety.

+ Engage in monthly contact with the family in the home to build/maintain rapport, stabilize placement, and increase provider’s skills.

+ Providing excellent customer service by returning all telephone calls as soon as possible or at the latest within 24 hours of receipt.

+ Have the ability to meet all requirements listed in Volume 7.

+ Documenting contacts with providers into TRAILS at least monthly. Significant or atypical information shall be communicated to the child’s treatment team immediately through telephone and/or email.

+ Assist providers with referrals as needed including CCAP for childcare.

+ Take a leadership role with foster care, certified and non-certified kinship providers regarding family engagement, supporting the child’s parents, sibling contact and assisting the child’s caseworker with reunification goals.

+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

+ Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts of social casework practice related to child protection.

+ Knowledge of casework principles and methods of human needs and behavior pertaining to child development, parenting, attachment, and separation.

+ Knowledge of social group work principles and methods. Knowledge of the laws dealing with child abuse, neglect, and other dependency conditions.

+ Knowledge and skill in interviewing techniques, crisis intervention methods, and relevant treatment modalities.

+ Knowledge of community resources, of agency rules, regulations, and procedures related to child protection issues.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

+ Ability to independently analyze complex situations, formulate plans, and make quick decisions as needed.

+ Ability to establish and maintain harmonious professional relationships with other employers, outside agencies and the public; establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

At Adams County, we value workplace flexibility. This role offers both hybrid-remote working arrangements as well as flexible scheduling options.

Experience:Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human service-related agency

Education and Training:

+ A bachelor’s degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. 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.

+ An educational waiver is available for those individuals who do not meet the education requirements to be a social caseworker and are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program from a higher education institute. A bachelor’s degree must be obtained within one (1) year from hire date with related coursework to job duties as outlined in 7.603.1 (click here for more info (https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=7351&fileName=12%20CCR%202509-7) ). If a degree is not obtained within one (1) year from hire date, employment with the agency may be impacted including, and up to termination. Employees will be responsible for updating the hiring manager every six (6) months of education progress.

+ Proof of education, (degree or transcripts), and license (if candidate has received one) are required.

License or Certificate:

+ Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification required and must be completed within three (3) months of employment, through the Colorado Child Welfare Training System (CWTS).

+ Possession of a valid driver's License and proof of automotive insurance.

Background Check:Must pass a criminal background check.

Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements.

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. 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 cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

+ Yes, I understand and agree

+ Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

Please select the option which describes how you meet the minimum qualifications.

+ Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency AND at least a bachelor's degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. 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.

+ I am requesting consideration for this position through the educational waiver process. I am currently enrolled in a bachelor's program from a higher education institute and agree that I will obtain my bachelor's degree within one (1) year from hire date with related coursework to job duties as outlined in 7.603.1. If a degree is not obtained within one (1) year from hire date, my employment with the agency may be impacted including up to termination. I will be responsible for updating the hiring manager every six (6) months of my education progress.

+ None of the above.

03

Do you possess a valid Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance? NOTE: Out of state applicants please be advised a current Colorado driver's license must be obtained within thirty (30) calendar days of hire, and must be obtained before driving any vehicle for County business.

+ Yes

+ No

04

This position requires utilization of a personal vehicle to get to many appointments in the local community and surrounding areas within Colorado. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Are you currently certified or able to complete Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification within three (3) months of employment through the Colorado Training Academy (State Child Welfare)?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Please tell us about your experience in Child Welfare, and if any, Foster Care certification. How does your experience relate to this position?

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Describe a time you had to juggle multiple responsibilities or deadlines. How did you prioritize your tasks?

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Tell us about a time you had to work with someone from a different background or perspective. How did you ensure effective communication and collaboration?

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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