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NEOGOV · 6 days ago

Lead Social Caseworker – Children, Youth, & Family Services (Adolescent Ongoing)

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$63K/yr - $94K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Lead Social Caseworker for Children, Youth & Family Services in El Paso County. The role involves managing a caseload while providing support, guidance, and training to team members, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families through effective casework and collaboration.

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Responsibilities

Provides lead work for a team, including assisting with training, technical support, orienting new employees, providing guidance and mentoring, and resolving complex problems and issues to meet the needs of clients. Provides input and support to the leadership regarding applicable performance evaluations

Fosters a team atmosphere that is inclusive and supportive

Provides casework and assessment services for teams as directed. Reviews and ensures incorporation of treatment and work plans from the court, caseworkers, providers, and community partners

Interviews clients and develops appropriate treatment plans as needed. Initiates and/or coordinates home studies and provides intensive casework services to families and children related to assigned functional area. As assigned, reports and/or investigates allegations of child abuse and assesses imminent danger for children; makes referrals to community resources and collateral contacts

Monitors clients' progress and ensures that needed services are being provided, that treatment plans are being followed through in a timely manner, and determines the appropriateness of the placement and services provided. Ensures services are being provided effectively and in a timely manner for the safety and wellbeing of the child

Provides crisis management and coordinates support services for clients to resolve problems, barriers, and conflicts

Acts as a liaison for the DHS and consults with other caseworkers and community professionals on case situations, treatment/case plans, issues, and problems

Attends and testifies in court hearings and mediations; completes appropriate paperwork, documentation, petitions, reports, reviews, etc., for court hearings; monitors clients' compliance with court orders; serves temporary custody notices and petitions the court for verbal orders

Prepares for and participates in meetings and staffings. Mediates any disagreements during meetings and staffings; builds consensus to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the child

Addresses child safety issues in the home to mitigate safety concerns as assigned; ensures that children in the department's custody or supervision receive necessary interventions

Documents all contacts and ensures that all paperwork and documentation are accurately completed and filed; completes necessary case information reports, inputs updates into database

Arranges and provides transportation for clients to appointments, therapy, school, court hearings, pre-placement visits, etc

Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and County laws, outcome measures, rules, and regulations; reviews cases to ensure case plans are developed and implemented

Provides support to Practice and Support and Services teams within the CYFS Division as needed

Assists with collecting, monitoring, and reporting team statistics, data, and outcomes

Facilitates meetings as needed

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Casework practicesChild safety knowledgeLeadershipDocumentation skillsProblem-solving skillsInterviewing techniquesCommunication skillsTime managementTeam collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

Working knowledge of casework practices, procedures, and protocol; working knowledge of child safety and family engagement

Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, clients, other agencies, the courts, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service

Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize

Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions. Ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

Ability to lead and train others; ability to objectively assess the performance of others

Abilities in interviewing and investigative techniques and practices

Ability to accurately and efficiently complete paperwork, reports, and documentation timely. Ability to utilize supervision in making casework decisions

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to use standard office equipment, including computer, fax machine, copier, and telephone

Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Bachelor's degree or higher from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker as stated in Volume 7. 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

Two years of professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human service-related agency

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance as stated within El Paso County's Personnel Policies Manual

Must obtain and maintain necessary certifications as applicable to position

Colorado State Child Welfare Caseworker Certification or the ability to successfully complete and pass initial examination within ninety days of enrollment

Must pass conditional post offer background investigation to include fingerprinting, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen. College transcripts required prior to the date of hire