Job: Case Worker
Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Salaried
Wage: $45,500-$48,901/yr.
Location: Trinidad, CO.
Job Description:
A Caseworker/Case Manager (CW/CM) shall Work under direct supervision while learning job tasks and developing skills and knowledge. They are responsible to meet with the direct supervisor frequently for direction and make significant decisions with supervisor oversight. All documentation within the state Trails system, as well as physical documents is reviewed by the direct supervisor. CW/CM perform initial intake and supervisor assisted ongoing case management. CW/CM performs initial assessments and evaluations of individual or family needs using safety and risk assessments to assist in providing crisis intervention. CW/CM provides/arranges CORE therapeutic services and recommends service referrals to community resources and/or other services.
DUTIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AND/OR OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Position requires a thorough knowledge of supervisory techniques, human behavior, the dynamics-of child abuse and neglect youth in conflict and other areas related to service delivery focused on children and youth, casework principles and practices. Qualified candidates must possess extensive skill in case planning and the handling of high conflict families in a trauma informed manner. Must possess skill in writing and editing reports; skill in interpreting rules, regulations, laws and procedures; an ability to deal with stress and emergencies; a knowledge of the court system and its workings with respect to child welfare; Ability to resolve conflict; evaluate staff and clients, knowledge of agency, state, and federal guidelines and laws and Colorado Children's Code. Position provides guidance on child abuse and neglect, youth in conflict, foster care, placement alternatives, day care, and adoptions. Must attend court hearings Follow guidelines set in Volumes VII and VIII of the CDHS manual, the Children's Code, state statutes, and if applicable, the Child Abuse Team. Considerable judgment may be required in interpreting the guidelines for a particular case situation. Assess safety of children in their current living environment. Provides supportive counseling referrals in the areas of health, housing, home management and out of home placement. Intervenes in crisis situations to evaluate and stabilize situations. Applicants will be responsible for other duties as assigned based on needs of the unit. In crisis situations, the Qualified Candidate may be required to coordinate cooperative problem solving with high conflict parents, police and other community organizations. Must be in contact with various community resources and agencies in order to provide coordination in the provision of services to children through the exchange of information and problem solving. Position requires some overnight travel to various trainings and meetings. Position requires good computer navigational skills for various state system programs, as well as for basic correspondence processes. The great majority of work is performed in a standard office environment. On occasion the Qualified Candidate may be required to drive in poor weather conditions or handle potentially hazardous crisis situations in a client's home.
About LAS ANIMAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Las Animas County Dept. of Human Services provides public welfare programs to the Las Animas County community. We serve a dynamic and diverse population and strive to assist individuals in developing a better life and social well-being. LACDHS is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, real or perceived sex, gender identity or expression, color, military status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, marital status, political affiliation, disability or any other status protected by state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.