Description

　　Our Mission: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS)builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence, andstability of individuals and families.Our Vision:To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect ofchildren and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all ofthe basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approachbegins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design and continueswith the alignment of services and resources within the department as well asacross multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to childrenand adults together (family) in order to create long-term stability andsustainability.The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally andintentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: earlychildhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economicsecurity, health and well-being, and social capital. This approach willhelp us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle ofpoverty, preventing neglect and abuse, and building strong communities.Provides assessment/case support services to primary intake caseworkers andprovides a variety of paraprofessional and supportive services to childwelfare clients of the Child and Adult Protection Services (CAPS)Division. Make daily decisions related to organizing numerous requests by theworkers and prioritizing those requests.The Arapahoe County Human Services Child and Adult Protection Services haseight vacancies for this position.Duties

　　DUTIES:Provides transportation to children or caregivers as necessary to includetraveling with children both in and out of state, as needed for visitationor placement.Coordinates and arranges appointments and meetings for caseworkers.Assists in finding housing, food, transportation and other communityresources. Delivers needed items directly to clients. Completes referralsand secures funding for resources/services.Conducts field work alongside of the assigned intake or permanency caseworker.Completes timelines and genograms. Initiates other documentation/services asrequired and secures necessary signatures.Assists caseworkers in securing birth certificates, social securitynumbers, law enforcement reports, medical, dental and educationalrecords, and assists with records management and file mining.Enters/uploads information into Statewide Automated Child WelfareInformation System (Trails) and other databases. Ensures accuracy to dataentry.Conducts background checks within a variety of systems including ColoradoCourts, Denver Courts, Colorado Bureau of Investigations and Accurint.Assists with locating extended family/collaterals.Coordinates referrals and scheduling of family time/visitation and kinshipservices.Assists in removals by supporting primary caseworkers, including assistingwith calls and coordination, and providing childcareassistance/transportation.

　　REQUIREMENTS:Skills, Abilities and Competencies:Strong communication and listening skills within the organization and with thecommunity.Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.Ability to use various electronic systems and Microsoft programs.Ability to document accurately and professionally.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious workingrelationships with those contacted in the course of work.

　　Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity

　　Requirements

　　Education and Experience:High school diploma or GED equivalentTwo years of full-time relevant experience with extensive public contact in aservice-related fieldAdditional completed college c ursework in behavioral science or a closelyrelated field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-yearbasis.Supplemental Information

　　Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptablemotor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the abilityto obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

　　Post-Employment Requirements:

　　Will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)background check.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT:

　　Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with thisposition.Spends 30% of the time sitting and 70% of the time either standing or walking.Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.