<p>Social Caseworker Intern-165807</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$45,281.60 Annually</p> <p>Location</p> <p>Westminster, CO</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Temporary 3</p> <p>Job Number</p> <p>07013</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Human Services</p> <p>Division</p> <p>HS Child Welfare</p> <p>Opening Date</p> <p>05/15/2025</p> <p>Closing Date</p> <p>6/12/2025 11:59 PM Mountain</p> <p>Our Mission</p> <p>To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.</p> <p>EEO</p> <p>Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. 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.</p> <p>Position classification</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Description </li><li>Benefits </li><li>Questions </li></ul> <p>What Success Looks Like In This Job</p> <p>We are seeking a dynamic, energetic Social Caseworker Intern who want to obtain an overview of the child welfare system and learn the skills and duties of child protection services, case management, ongoing safety management, treatment planning, court intervention and community collaboration with intact families (with children ages 0-18) and those in which children are in out-of-home placement.</p> <p>Examples of Duties for Success</p> <p>Intern will learn about, develop skills and assist Caseworker with the following:</p> <ul> <li>Provides case-specific documentation including development of family service plans, court documentation, TRAILS entries of ROC notes and other documentation, assessment completion, placement paperwork, service referrals, visitation assessments and other related tasks. Reviews reports from service providers to ensure effectiveness of services. </li><li>Provides face-to-face contacts with clients as required by regulatory standards and agency policy (may sometimes include in-state and/or out-of-state travel); communicates with collaterals; and attends case-specific staffings. Actively participates in Foster Care Reviews and audits as required, and ensures that client charts are up-to-date and accurate. </li><li>Participates in case-specific court hearings, consults with county legal staff as needed, and may provide coverage as needed for teammates at court hearings. </li><li>Supervises visits for clients on caseload, when no other resources are available and/or appropriate. May also facilitate goodbye sessions between parents and children when termination of parental rights is necessary. </li><li>Participates in scheduled supervision, team meetings, section meetings and division meetings. </li><li>Provides customer service through timely response to phone calls, e-mails, letters and other communication. Provides direct problem-solving with clients and collaterals in a professional and courteous manner. </li><li>Provides crisis management for case-specific emergencies, including placements and removals of children as needed to ensure safety. Provides ongoing safety monitoring & assessment, and develops/updates safety plans as required to ensure safety for children on caseload. </li><li>Participates in all required state and agency trainings on an annual (or as required) basis. </li><li>Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications for Success</p> <ul> <li>Education: Must be currently working on pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree at a local, accredited college or university. </li><li>Background Check: Must pass a criminal (CBI) background check </li></ul> <p>More Qualifications for Success</p> <ul> <li>Ability to work in a standard office environment. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Employees within this job classification do not qualify for benefits.</p> <p>01</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Yes, I understand and agree </li><li>Yes, I understand but disagree. </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>Are you currently working on pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree at a local, accredited college or university?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>If yes, please explain the degree. If no, write N/A.</p> <p>04</p> <p>What interests you about this position?</p> <p>Required Question</p>