Child Welfare Ongoing Caseworker

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• Child Welfare Ongoing Caseworker                         Department : Department of Human Services                        Reports To : Human Services Director           Classification : Full-Time, Exempt / Full-Time, Non-Exempt Compensation Range : $67,000 - $72,000 Benefits : Employee Benefits | Lake County, CO    Position Summary The position provides a full range of social casework services, including intake and ongoing support, within various Title XX program areas.
• This may include cases involving child abuse and neglect, youth in conflict, and adults who are unable to protect their own interests.
• The role is responsible for assessing client needs, developing and implementing service plans, and ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals and families.
• General Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Essential Functions Conducts investigations of alleged physical abuse, neglect, and parent–child conflict.
• Determines if removal from the home is necessary and oversees placement of children in foster care.
• Coordinates parent / child visits and evaluates readiness for family reunification.
• Develops individualized case plans and provides counseling, education, and referrals to families to improve parenting skills, strengthen family relationships, and address social or behavioral challenges.
• Participates in the RED Team process to assess new reports of child abuse or re-abuse and provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Provides intake, assessment, and case management services for a variety of cases, including adults unable to protect their own interests, family conflict, and youth in conflict.
• Recommends and arranges foster care or other placements based on client needs and monitors progress and adjustment in placement settings.
• Conducts home visits to assess living conditions and ensure safety.
• Coordinates supportive services such as child care, financial assistance, health care (physical and mental), and legal resources.
• Recruits, evaluates, and supports foster home parents.
• Monitors the quality of care provided in foster placements.
• Prepares and presents reports, case plans, and recommendations to the courts related to abuse and neglect, child placement, guardianship, and custody cases.
• Provides expert testimony as required.
• Documents all case activities, assessments, and communications in accordance with agency standards.
• Participates in an on-call rotation to respond to after-hours emergencies; on-call assignments are compensated with additional pay.

Supervisory Responsibilities Not Applicable Requirements Compensation will be determined by the applicant’s full skillset with consideration of the following :

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