Arapahoe County Hiring for Case Aide-Permanency (Temporary Grant Funded) at Aurora, CO  Full Time

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 and 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.

Provides assessment/case support services to primary permanency caseworkers and provides a variety of paraprofessional and supportive services to child welfare clients of the Child and Adult Protection Services (CAPS) Division. Make daily decisions related to organizing numerous requests by the workers and prioritizing those requests.

The Arapahoe County Human Services Child and Adult Protection Services has six vacancies for this position.

DUTIES:

• Provides transportation to children or caregivers as necessary to include traveling with children both in and out of state, as needed for visitation or placement.
• Coordinates and arranges appointments and meetings for caseworkers.
• Assists in finding housing, food, transportation and other community resources. Delivers needed items directly to clients. Completes referrals and secures funding for resources/services.
• Conducts field work alongside of the assigned intake or permanency caseworker. Completes timelines and genograms. Initiates other documentation/services as required and secures necessary signatures.
• Assists caseworkers in securing birth certificates, social security numbers, law enforcement reports, medical, dental and educational records, and assists with records management and file mining.
• Enters/uploads information into Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (Trails) and other databases. Ensures accuracy to data entry.
• Conducts background checks within a variety of systems including Colorado Courts, Denver Courts, Colorado Bureau of Investigations and Accurint. Assists with locating extended family/collaterals.
• Coordinates referrals and scheduling of family time/visitation and kinship services.
• Assists in removals by supporting primary caseworkers, including assisting with calls and coordination, and providing childcare assistance/transportation.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Strong communication and listening skills within the organization and with the community.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to use various electronic systems and Microsoft programs.
• Ability to document accurately and professionally.
• 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.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of full-time relevant experience with extensive public contact in a service-related field
• Additional completed college coursework in behavioral science or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

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:

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 30% of the time sitting and 70% 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.