Share Email Opening Title Caseworker A or B (Child and Adult Protective Services)  Category Human Services   Description Depending on the candidates qualifications and experience, hiring may be done at Caseworker (CW) A or B. Please see pay ranges below. Caseworker A is an non-exempt position. Hiring pay range - $23.45- $29.31hourly; Full pay range - $23.45- $35.18/hr. The Caseworker B is an exempt position. Hiring pay range - $54,392.00- $67,995.20; Full pay range - $54,392.00- $81,598.40/an. General Purpose: Provide a variety of routine and complex professional social work duties, including areas such as child abuse and neglect; youth in conflict; adults unable to protect their own interests; family resources; and adoption. Essential Functions: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments and detailed work instructions may vary.) Caseworker A: 1. 90%: Under close supervision and within established guidelines: Develops the skills necessary to provide services to client population. For routine cases, investigates and performs needs assessment: gathers information, identifies problems and determines level of risk. Establishes goals; develops and implements a written plan for services with objectives, action steps to achieve the objectives, and measurable outcomes. Determines appropriate collateral contacts and conducts interviews. Monitors progress according to plan objectives. Coordinates with law enforcement when necessary according to county guidelines. Sets up medical or psychological/psychiatric assessments as needed. Attends and participates in court hearings as needed. Facilitates treatment team meetings to monitor case progress and modify plans as needed. Transports clients as necessary or required. Records findings in appropriate database. Responds to after-hours crisis calls as required, including the on-call scheduling rotation. Determines the level of risk to the individual. Determines what services and interventions will assure the individuals safety in the home. Coordinates with supervisors on critical decisions. Reviews all work products to ensure highest level of quality. 2. 10%: Drives vehicle to perform one or more essential functions 3. Performs other duties of a similar or related level as necessary or assigned. Caseworker B: 70%: Under minimal supervision, performs all essential functions of Caseworker A. 30%: Assumes responsibility for more complex cases. Facilitates treatment team meetings. May assist in training Caseworker A. 3. Performs other duties of a similar or related level as necessary or assigned.   Position Requirements Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in a human service related field. Minimum Experience: CW A: 1 year of experience working in a human service related field; A Master’s degree in a human service related field and intern related experience can count as the minimum 1 year of experience in a human service related field. CW B: 4 years’ experience working in a human service related field; or 3 years of experience working in a human service related field and a Master’s degree in a human services related field; or has the Colorado Child Welfare Case Worker Certification in addition to the education and experience stated above. Licenses/Certifications: Valid Drivers License.   Job Qualifications: Caseworker A: Knowledge of: Judicial proceedings. Modern office processes and procedures. Keyboarding, data entry and word processing. Relevant computer hardware and software applications. Basic math skills.   Ability to: Speak, read and write the English language. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Effectively and efficiently provide customer service to the public. Be sensitive to individual values and needs. Work with the public including disabled, hostile and mentally unstable individuals. Handle stressful situations in a professional manner, including angry or difficult individuals; accurately assess situations and people. Interpret a variety of instructions with abstract and/or concrete variables. Make decisions incorporating information and input from various arenas. Use resources to solve problems. Transport clients. Establish effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors, other Departments/Offices, and other agencies. Understand and practice safety procedures and precautions. Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.   Caseworker B: In addition to the abilities required for Caseworker A, ability to: Apply relevant Federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and/or statutes. Successfully manage more complex cases to completion under minimal supervision. Prioritize work and give adequate attention to all cases. Self-motivate and demonstrate initiative. Use independent judgment as to proper course of action and think and act quickly in emergencies.   Internal & External Contacts: Internal Contacts: Frequently interacts with other Department employees and the County Attorney’s Office.   External Contacts: Frequently interacts with parents, children, relatives, community organizations and resources, treatment professionals and the Courts.   Physical Activities and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   Required Physical Activities: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, finger, stand and/or sit for long periods of time, walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.   Work Environment: The employee occasionally may be exposed to hazardous situations, which may involve physically violent persons, interviewing mentally or emotionally disturbed persons or bodily injury from biohazards, infections or blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.   Required Travel: The employee is frequently required to travel within the County.   Computers and Office Equipment: Computer and relevant software applications; telephone system; facsimile; scanner; shredder; and copier.   THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Nothing in this job description restricts Garfield County’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description describes the County’s current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of the County change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the County.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Rifle, Colorado   Benefit Information To view our benefit package please go to https://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Hiring Range CW A: $23.45 - $29.31/hr; CW B: $54,392.00 - $67,995.20/an   Full Pay Range CW A: $23.45 - $35.18/hr; CW B: $54,392.00 - $81,598.40/an   Driving Classification Essential   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number HUM-22-00019   Open Date 9/26/2022   About the Organization Garfield County, Colorado consists of rugged alpine vistas and high desert mountains in the Rocky Mountain region, which dwells along the Continental Divide. Garfield County is located in western Colorado, where outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting and kayaking, biking, skiing and snowboarding. It is home to the second largest designated wilderness area in Colorado - the Flattops Wilderness, the world's largest mineral hot springs pool, a popular family ski resort, and Hanging Lake, designated as a National Natural Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior in 2011.   EOE Statement Garfield County is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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