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 Intake Social Caseworker B will apply learned and trained knowledge and abilities in professional casework under the direct supervision and oversight of identified Child Welfare staff. The Intake Social Caseworker B performs complex case management work providing intake social work services to families where child abuse or neglect is present or suspected. Assignments include the provision of extensive assessment and situational evaluation, counseling, crisis intervention, resource mobilization and information and referral around all areas of child protection.
The ideal applicant will have high energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. They should enjoy flexibility and variety in their job duties and have a desire to work with families and other professionals in a team setting.
* Responds to allegations of abuse and/or neglect. Conduct assessments to determine the safety of a child(ren). Determine whether adequate safety measures are present for the child(ren) to remain in the home or if the situation warrants out of home placement.
* Responsible for case management activities where there has been an allegation of severe neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, educational neglect, lack of supervision, and challenges in parent-child relationships.
* Responds to referrals of fatal or near fatal child abuse/neglect; some allegations also may involve egregious harm or serious bodily injury to a child.
* Provides immediate and short-term intervention while evaluating and assessing a family’s needs. Complete assessments within 60 days and determine whether long-term support and services are necessary in order to achieve child safety and well-being.
* Collaborates with collaterals and community partners (ie. law enforcement, medical personnel, school staff, individual family supports, mental health, substance use and domestic violence providers, economic security and housing partners, etc.) to obtain information, coordinate services, case plan, achieve stability and mitigate safety concerns for children.
* Gathers and consolidate background information to present as documentation for court hearings and to assist in determining appropriate placement when a child needs to be removed from the home.
* Participates in meetings and serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team with schools, mental health providers, child protection review teams, and other professionals involved with the family.
* Attends court hearings; consult with attorneys, Guardians ad Litem, children, parents, witnesses, and others during court proceedings. Testify in court providing testimony of involvement with the family.
* Serves as an information and referral source to other employees and to the public.
* Responsible for entering documentation and all case contacts into Trails. Responsible for managing caseload and prioritizing work to ensure timeliness, as required by state and federal rules and regulations.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):
Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity
Education and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in social work or a human behavioral science field from an accredited institution with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester credit hours or (25) quarter hours in a human behavior science field* and at least one (1) year of professional casework, case management, or human services experience in a public or private human services agency or (1) year of volunteer and or internship in child welfare or human services working at least 20 hours per week or a successfully completed 16 hour/week internship in a child welfare county department.
OR
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an unrelated field (such as biology, physics, geology, etc.) with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester credit hours or (25) quarter hours in a human behavior science field* and a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in casework, case management, or human services in a public or private agency.
OR
A master’s degree from an accredited institution in social work or a human behavioral science field* with no experience.
OR
A master’s degree from an accredited institution in an unrelated field (such as biology, physics, geology, etc.) with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester credit hours or (25) quarter hours of coursework in a human behavior science field*, coursework taken during bachelor’s degree will meet this education requirement *and a minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in casework, case management, or human services in a public or private agency.
* 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 15 semester credit hours or 25 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”. Bachelor of Arts and/or Master of Arts degree in the following areas of study
Areas of study that will be considered to meet the minimum educational requirements as outlined in Volume VII:
2. Sociology
3. Social Work
4. Counseling
5. Child Development
6. 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.
7. Foreign language courses
8. Anthropology courses relevant to cultural development and history, linguistic development, and communications. Physical anthropology courses do not count toward minimum requirements.
9. History courses relevant to family and cultural development.
Examples of relevant work experience include, but are not limited to:
Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
Post-Employment Requirements:
Work – Life Balance:
NOTE: While this is a hybrid option position the schedule would be five working days, consisting of three days in the office and two remote days. This position requires flexibility with scheduling to meet family and county needs. This position is expected to be in the field for up to 80% of the time.
WORK ENVIROMENT:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
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.
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).
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