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Social Caseworker III -After-Hours Support & Assessment Partners

Salary

$60,593.52 - $71,500.35 Annually

Location

Westminster, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07194

Department

Human Services

Division

Children Adult & Family Services

Opening Date

10/09/2025

Closing Date

10/27/2025 11:59 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

We are seeking a professional, well organized, caring candidate to respond to reports of child abuse/neglect and provide intensive crisis intervention and assessments of families' needs, including domestic violence, substance abuse, child abuse and neglect, environmental conditions, and caretakers' capacity to parent. This may include determination of need for out-of-home placement for children; identifying and utilizing the strengths of the family; determining risk and/or safety issues for children; making plans that best meet the safety, well-being, and permanency needs of children; providing services to families in crisis; and working in partnership with community and collateral agencies. Additionally, this role provides task support to the Children and Family Services Division and strong collaborations skills are required.

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/Position's Full Earning Range = $ 60,593.52-$87,860.60

Examples of Duties for Success

+ Responds to child abuse and neglect reports that warrant immediate assessment.

+ Assesses reports of abuse and neglect of children. Interviews and observes victims, offenders, witnesses, caregivers, and collateral agencies to ensure the safety of the child and determine the validity of the allegations.

+ Recognizes and identifies family protective and risk factors, and dynamics of child abuse, child neglect, and overall family functioning.

+ Provides intensive crisis intervention with families to assess for safety and risk concerns, the need for ongoing services, and assess for ways to maintain children in the home, with their family.

+ Maintains timely, accurate case records of assessment, activities, and plans; writes summaries, reports, letters, and memos. Works diligently to meet federal and state mandates and timeframes.

+ Collaborates with Children and Family Services Division when requests are made for task support.

Qualifications for Success

+ Knowledge of the Colorado Children's code and Volume VII for the federal and state mandates, which govern our efforts and provide the legal basis of child welfare practice.

+ Knowledge of human behavior principles, child development, family dynamics, and neglect and abuse dynamics.

+ Knowledge of resources and alternatives to placement to aid in case direction.

+ Knowledge of casework principles, assessments, and intake investigations; ability to complete assessments and determine case direction.

+ Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of the state automated child welfare information system.

+ Ability to effectively and efficiently use the court to assist in getting treatment for clients, as well as ensure due process.

+ Ability to utilize personal vehicle or other mode of transportation to make visits to client's homes, travel to court, and other public facilities.

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

+ Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

Experience:

+ Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services 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.

+ 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.

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

+ Ability to work in a standard office environment.

+ Ability to utilize personal vehicle or other mode of transportation to make visits to client's homes, travel to court and other public facilities in all types of weather.

+ Ability to lift and carry (1-50 lbs.) infants and small children in the care and custody of the County, as well as the ability to carry large case files.

+ Ability to conduct home visits in unknown and uncontrolled settings which may include animals, feces, airborne contaminants, gang members, weapons, and other environmental hazards.

*Work Schedule: This position works a 4/10 schedule Tuesday through Friday 1:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (with one weekday and Saturday’s and Sunday’s off); Emergencies may extend the workday.

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.

+ None of the above.

03

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

04

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

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Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment. Job requires an estimate of 50% community work and 50% paperwork. Ability to utilize personal vehicle or other modes of transportation to make visits to clients' homes, travel to court, and other public facilities in all types of weather, and at night as needed, throughout the State of Colorado. Ability to lift and carry (1-50 lbs.) infants and small children in the care and custody of the County. Ability to install car seats and transport children. Ability to utilize the full scope of visual capacity to perform job tasks Ability to conduct home visits in unknown and uncontrolled settings, which may include stairs, rough ground terrain, vicious animals, feces, airborne contaminants (illegal substances), gang members, weapons, and other environmental hazards (bed bugs/lice). Are you able to meet these physical and environmental demands as described?

+ Yes

+ No

06

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

07

Why are you interested in working the swing shift with the after hours support and assessment partners?

08

How do you manage stress and avoid burnout in high intensity roles like this one?

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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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