Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Caseworker A - Adult Protection Services (Part-time)  Category Human Services   Description Position closes: 5/30/2025 Hiring Range: $25.08 - $30.72 Pay Range: $25.08 - $36.36   SUPERVISION: Non-Supervisory. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Under close supervision, assumes responsibility for cases and develops the skills necessary to provide services to client population. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: 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 JOB FUNCTIONS: (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Under close supervision, 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. Sets up medical or psychological/psychiatric assessments as needed. Attends and participates in court hearings as needed. Compile and submit a comprehensive annual report for the courts Transports clients as necessary or required. Records findings in appropriate database. Determines the level of risk to the individual. Determines what services and interventions will assure the individual’s safety in the home. Coordinates with Supervisor and Program Manager on critical decisions. Provides information and referral services to applicants who do not qualify for Medicaid LTC services in addition to providing this same service to clients who do qualify for Medicaid LTC services. Provides care planning services to include development of a service plan, arrangement of alternative services, identification of appropriate support and community resources and determination of the cost effectiveness of the use of alternative services. Develops, locates, and coordinates services in the community to maintain client’s highest level of independence within the cost containment. Provides ongoing case management services which involve regular home visits to clients to assure the effectiveness of services, and to determine client capacity. Other duties as assigned. CORE COMPENTCIES: (Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position) Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do. Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs. Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiencies. Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others. Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies. Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position. Integrity: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions. To view information about our benefits package, please visit https://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as determined by Garfield County may be substituted for the following requirements.) Education: Bachelor’s degree with an equivalent of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in human behavioral sciences or health care related courses, such as, social work, sociology, psychology, psychiatry, gerontology, nursing, special education, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, therapeutic techniques, guidance and counseling, or other human behavioral sciences or medical field relevant to the APS Program and/or at-risk adults.   Experience:  One year of experience working in a human service-related field Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license. Colorado Adult Protection Case Worker Academy must be completed within 4 months of hire. Complete at least 30 hours of ongoing training per fiscal year related to the APS Program, target populations, and the provision of casework services and remain certified. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical activities 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, sit, walk, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment. Extended periods of sitting are required. WORK HOURS: Regular Part-time position 20 hours per week, not to exceed 29 hours per week. Standard operating hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. There may be times when an employee may need to work outside the standard operating hours, such as after hours or on the weekend. REQUIRED TRAVEL: The employee may occasionally be required to travel within and outside of the County. TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT: Computer and relevant software applications, spreadsheets, calendars, and word processing. Will also work with calculators, telephone systems, and mobile phones. Statewide client information system (CAPS). NOTE: This position requires a pre-employment background check with will include a Criminal Background Check, Employment Verification, and Motor Vehicle Record. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these items. 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. The Colorado Department of Human Services is statutorily responsible for Colorado Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6, based on the?State Emergency Operations Plan. The ESF #6 functions address mass care, emergency assistance, housing, and human services. When an emergency or disaster is declared all DHS employees may be required to perform job duties associated with these ESF #   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Location Rifle, Colorado   Benefit Information To view information about our benefits package, please visithttps://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Hiring Range $25.08 - $30.72   Full Pay Range $25.08 - $36.36   Driving Classification Essential   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number HUM-25-00004   Open Date 3/27/2025   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 accepting applications. 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