Human Services Caseworker B (Bilingual Required & Bilingual Preferred)

Boulder County

  • Boulder County, CO
  • $62,520-76,284 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
DescriptionBoulder County Human Services Department is seeking to hire 2 (two) Human Services Caseworker B (Bilingual Required & Bilingual Preferred). Human Services Caseworker B is the journey level classification in the Human Services Caseworker series. The Human Services Caseworker B performs a variety of complex professional social work duties in Human Services Department program areas such as child abuse and neglect, youth-in-conflict, adults unable to protect their own interests, recruitment and supervision of foster homes and placement into foster and adoptive homes.These are full-time, benefited positions that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. These positions will work out of 3460 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, these positions are exempt.Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.Hiring Salary Range: $62,520.00 - $76,284.00 AnnuallyTentative Hiring Timeline:
  • Phone Screening: Week of September 15th
  • First Round Interviews: Week of September 22nd
  • Second Round Interviews: Week of September 29th
  • Language Proficiency Test: Week of September 29th
  • Reference Check: Week of September 29th
New employees receive an of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers including pension contributions.Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit for more information.Examples of Duties
  • Conducts investigations of alleged child abuse and neglect, determines if children should be placed outside the home, monitors foster care placement and parental visits and determines when and if recommendation will be made to return children to home
  • Develops effective case plans, provides counseling services to families, assesses new child abuse or re-abuse complaints and provides crisis intervention, when needed
  • Provides intake assessment and evaluation, ongoing counseling services and case planning
  • Locates foster care placement appropriate to client's needs and monitors client's progress in placement
  • Makes home visits with clients, provides information regarding available services and coordinates the provision of the services
  • Testifies in court regarding ongoing cases and makes recommendations on abuse and neglect cases, placement of children, guardianship of adults, and custody investigations
  • Recruits new foster and adoptive homes, conducts home studies and monitors quality of care provided in foster homes
  • Performs related work, as required
  • May be reassigned in emergency situations
Required QualificationsPLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. 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 attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of one (1) year of human services casework experience and a bachelor's degree 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.Additional related education may count towards required experience.DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:
  • Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
  • Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
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BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:
  • A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
BILINGUAL SKILLS (Bilingual Required position):
  • Applicants must demonstrate English and Spanish fluency at the time of the pre-employment screening process. Spanish language proficiency will be determined through standardized demonstration.
  • Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Candidate must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Candidate must be able to navigate different terrains
Supplemental InformationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
  • Working knowledge of the theories, principles and concepts of social casework practice
  • Knowledge of community resources and agency rules and procedures related to assigned program area
  • Skill in interviewing techniques and crisis intervention methods
  • Ability to write reports concisely
  • Ability to work effectively with other employees, clients, agencies and the public
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
  • Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found
  • Additional Benefits can be found
  • Including:
  • Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
  • 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
  • Breast feeding friendly-work environment
  • Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
  • Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
  • Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PERA 401k
  • Social Security retirement plans
  • Additional Life and Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
  • County-paid tuition assistance
  • Eligible for PSLF-
  • Free EcoPass
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • ID Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
  • Generous paid time off
  • Holidays
  • New Year's Day January 1
  • Martin Luther King's Birthday January
  • Presidents' Day February
  • Memorial Day May
  • Juneteenth June 19
  • Independence Day July 4
  • Labor Day September
  • Indigenous People's Day
  • General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
  • Veterans' Day November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day November
  • Friday after Thanksgiving*
  • Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
  • Christmas Day December 25
  • New Year's Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
  • Vacation**
  • 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
  • Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
  • Medical**
  • Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
  • PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
  • Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
  • Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
*The District Attorney's Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
**Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.

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