<p>Social Caseworker III - Adolescent Resource Team - 164763</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$63,017.26 - $71,500.35 Annually</p> <p>Location</p> <p>Westminster, CO</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Regular Full-time</p> <p>Job Number</p> <p>07028</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Human Services</p> <p>Division</p> <p>HS Child Welfare</p> <p>Opening Date</p> <p>05/09/2025</p> <p>Closing Date</p> <p>5/23/2025 4:30 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>View our Social Caseworker video!</p> <p>This position will provide ongoing case management services and accurate documentation of safety, permanency, and wellbeing of youth receiving services within the home or in out-of-home placement.</p> <p>Additionally, this social caseworker will complete thorough assessments of clients, including family history and needs and will also provide appropriate recommendations and services for youth ages 12-17 who are the subject of abuse and neglect.</p> <p>This position attends monthly case staffing's, court hearings, and regularly conducts home/site visits and works closely and develops professional relationships with families and community partners, including but not limited to: probation, schools, and treatment providers. This worker will professionally represent the agency in the juvenile court system, with service providers, and in other community settings, including state meetings/workgroups and trainings.</p> <p>Hiring range = $63,017.26 - $71,500.35 / Full Range = $60,593.52 - $87,860.60</p> <p>Examples of Duties for Success</p> <ul> <li>Completes thorough assessments of family and youth for individual/community risk, services, and sources. </li><li>Ensures appropriate treatment needs are being met on a continual basis by various service providers. </li><li>Documents case activities while complying with all federal and state mandates and guidelines. </li><li>Conducts monthly face to face contact with youth and maintains regular contact with parent/legal guardian throughout the state. </li><li>Participates with interdisciplinary consultation and collaboration on a regular basis. </li><li>Prepares court documents/reports and provides recommendations and testimony as needed. </li><li>Coordinates and maintains professional communication with collateral agencies. </li><li>Develops comprehensive and appropriate treatment plans for clients that address therapeutic needs. </li><li>Assists with supervisor coverage as needed (to include: assignment of cases, coverage for Emergency Release meetings, case consultation, etc.) and provides training to new workers; takes more difficult cases at times. </li><li>Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications for Success</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of Adolescent Development, family dynamics, child abuse and neglect dynamics, mental health, and substance abuse issues; working knowledge of crisis intervention, youth cultures, and juvenile court procedures including Dependency and Neglect and Juvenile Delinquency. </li><li>Knowledge of and ability to work within the juvenile court system. </li><li>Skills and sensitivity in working with issues of clients from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. </li><li>Knowledge of various computer systems to complete mandated case management reports and documentation (i.e.: Trails, Records Management, Word, Nexus Lexus, etc). </li><li>Ability to build professional relationships with various community resources. </li><li>Ability to prioritize tasks and make informed decisions. </li><li>Ability to work cohesively with other members of a team. </li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. </li><li>Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. </li></ul> <p>More Qualifications for Success</p> <p>At Adams County, we value workplace flexibility. This role offers both hybrid-remote working arrangements as well as flexible scheduling options.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience: Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency.</p> </li><li> <p>Education and Training:</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>An educational waiver is available for those individuals who do not meet the education requirements to be a social caseworker and are currently enrolled in a bachelor's program from a higher education institute. A bachelor's degree must be obtained within one (1) year from hire date with related coursework to job duties as outlined in 7.603.1 (Click here for more info). If a degree is not obtained within one (1) year from hire date, employment with the agency may be impacted including, and up to termination. Employee will be responsible for updating the hiring manager every six (6) months of their education progress.</p> </li><li> <p>Proof of education, (degree or transcripts), and license (if candidate has received one) are required.</p> </li><li> <p>License or Certificate:</p> </li><li> <p>Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification required and must be completed within three (3) months of employment, through the Colorado Child Welfare Training System (CWTS).</p> </li><li> <p>Possession of a valid Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance.</p> </li><li> <p>Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.</p> </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>Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.</p> <p>Click here to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!</p> <p>Benefits You Expect:</p> <ul> <li>AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance </li><li>Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance </li><li>Deferred Compensation Plan </li><li>Dental/Vision/Medical Plans </li><li>Generous Vacation/Sick leave </li><li>Long-Term Disability </li><li>Retirement Plan </li><li>Short-Term Disability </li></ul> <p>Plus some you might not expect:</p> <ul> <li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Employee Fitness Center </li><li>Employee Health Clinics </li><li>Flexible Work Schedules </li><li>Recreation Center Discounts </li><li>Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs </li><li>Wellness programs </li><li>Lactation friendly certified workplace </li></ul> <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>Do you have professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services-related agency?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>With proof of education, please select the option which describes how you meet the minimum qualifications.</p> <ul> <li>A bachelor's degree from a higher education institution with coursework 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. </li><li>An educational waiver is available for those individuals who do not meet the education requirements to be a social caseworker and are currently enrolled in a bachelor's program from a higher education institute. *A bachelor's degree must be obtained within one (1) year from hire date with related coursework to job duties as outlined in 7.603.1 If a degree is not obtained within one (1) year from hire date, employment with the agency may be impacted including, and up to termination. Employee will be responsible for updating the hiring manager every six (6) months of their education progress. </li><li>None of the above </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>Do you possess a valid Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>05</p> <p>Tell me about your "why" when wanting to work with adolescents.</p> <p>Required Question</p>