Social Caseworker III - Intake - Response On-Call
Our ideal candidate for this position is professional, caring and ensures the safety and well being of children and families in the community by effectively assessing and assisting these children and families with agency or outside community resources, as well as provided mandatory on-call coverage on the weekends, for a total of 24 hours of on-call coverage a month.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:
Experience:
- Two (2) years of full time professional social casework experience, acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency, in an area appropriate to the position.
Education & Training:
- Bachelor's degree in one of the human behavioral science fields.
- An MSW may substitute for all of the required experience.
- Proof of education, (degree or transcripts), and license (if candidate has received one) are required.
License or Certificate:
- Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification required, and must be completed within 3 months of employment, through the Colorado Training Academy (State Child Welfare).
- Certification through another State will require proof of completion, and may substitute for all or part of the training required by Colorado.
- Possession of a Colorado Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance.
Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
MORE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:
Other:
- Ability to work in a standard office environment.
- 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.
- Ability to lift and carry (1-50 lbs.) infants and small children in the care and custody of the County, as well as the ability to carry large case files.
- Ability to conduct home visits in unknown and uncontrolled settings which may include animals, feces, airborne contaminants, gang members, weapons, and other environmental hazards.