POSITION: Caseworker I, II, III - Intake - Family Assessment Response (FAR)

DUTIES:

This position provides on-going services for families where child abuse or neglect is present in order to resolve these circumstances, which may include performing child abuse investigations, removing the involved children until the dangerous conditions are corrected, and arranging for long term or permanent placement when living in the home continues to be unsafe * Conducts investigations on abuse or neglect complaints to assess the need for protection of children. Monitors progress of clients and modifies case plan as needed. * Provides immediate short-term counseling or crisis intervention to stabilize the critical situation and to delay or prevent the removal of a family member. * Makes collateral contacts with such community resources as law enforcement and medical personnel to obtain additional information. * Participates in staffing with school, mental health facilities, child protection review teams, and other professionals involved with the family members. * Attends court hearings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Level I- Bachelor's degree with a major in a human behavioral sciences field. Major course work is the equivalent of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in either development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures or therapeutic techniques. Examples of such major course work are social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, and child development.
• Level II - Minimum of one year of full-time professional caseworker experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency.
• Level III - Two years full time, professional, paid experience obtained after the degree in a public or private social services agency. A master's degree in social work or human behavioral sciences field may substitute for one year of work experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Colorado driver's license, vehicle in safe operating condition, liability insurance.
• Must be physically present within the geographical boundaries of Fremont County when performing on-call duties.
• Must be able to pass a nationwide background check and drug screening.

WAGE: $23.84 - $27.81/ Hourly

SHIFTS: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

JOB SITE: Canon City, CO

BENEFITS: Extensive benefits package

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).