• Participates in the development and implementation of comprehensive planning and community development programs and services to respond to families in need with intent to prevent abuse and neglect.
• Participates in the design, implementation, management and evaluation a community-based prevention system, including a comprehensive response and programs that capitalize on community development strategies and established partnerships.
• Participates in developing, implementing and monitoring short and long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the Division’s mission, goals and priorities; direct the development of and monitors performance of community partners.
• Represents the Department of Human Services and the Division of Children, Youth and Family at relevant meetings; informs and advises these groups, as well as the Prevention Manager and Division Director, on local and regional community development and infrastructure planning issues.
• Presents Department and Division information to community constituents and citizen-facing committees, commissions and other forums including presentations on special projects and community and program planning to increase understanding of the child protection system and opportunities to respond to and assist families in a community-based manner that serves to prevent abuse and neglect.
• Participates in developing, integrating, and evaluating a community-based response for families referred multiple times to protective services and/or economic assistance to assure that basic needs and protective issues are properly identified and resolved to impact the multi-generational use of such government systems in a sustained manner.
• Analyzes data resources with respect to recurrence and recidivism in the child and adult protective system and participates in the design and implementation of effective strategies to positively impact such.
• Contacts community resources, such as schools, law enforcement and medical personnel to obtain additional information, coordinate services, or secure their assistance.
• Participates in staffings with school, mental health facilities, child protection review teams, and other professionals involved with the family members
• Serves as information and referral source to other Children Youth and Families employees and to the public.
• Coordinate and/or facilitate meetings with families and community partners to develop support or response plans.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of social casework principles, concepts and ethics by using a strength-based and solution focused practice.
• Independently analyze complex situations, formulate plans and make quick decisions as needed.
• Practice strategies that result in effective engagement of community partners and families. Mediate difficult interactions between parties.
• Participates in a variety of ancillary assignments, projects, tasks, duties as needed.

• Ability to build relationships and help others learn
• Ability to model best practice skills and philosophy in the field
• Ability to provide feedback and facilitate reflection including helping staff increase self- awareness in regard to strengths and areas for improvement
• Ability to manage complex and sometimes conflicting situations.
• Ability to provide feedback in a respectful and sometimes challenging and probing manner while maintaining and objective, non-judgmental stance
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of strength-based, solution-focused practice including appreciative inquiry, cultural humility
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to deliver effective customer service and communication skills in a professional manner with a diverse client base, some of whom may be or become angry, difficult and/or distressed.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions in a professional manner in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from court, groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public via fax, telephone, and email.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and state and county computer systems. Ability to learn various applications.

• Experience: One (1) year 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.
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• Bachelor's Degree in one of the human behavioral science fields.
• An MSW may substitute for all of the required experience.
• 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.
• Proof of education, (degree or transcripts), and license (if candidate has received one) are required.

• Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification required and must be completed within three (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 valid driver's License and proof of automotive insurance.
• Background Check:
  • Must pass a criminal background check.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

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Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Remote/Hybrid work options, depending upon position
  • Sheriff's and Coroner's Office positions are not currently eligible for Remote/Hybrid work options
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs