POSITION: Caseworker I, II, III - Elementary School Age Ongoing

　　DUTIES: This position provides on-going services for families where childabuse or neglect is present in order to resolve these circumstances,which may include performing child abuse investigations, removing theinvolved children until the dangerous conditions are corrected, andarranging for long term or permanent placement when living in the homecontinues to be unsafe. Provides individual or family counseling on an ongoingbasis to elementary aged children and their parents who are experiencingsevereproblems in the parent-child relationships. Conducts investigations on abuseor neglect complaints to assess the need for protection of children. Monitorsprogress of clients and modifies case plan as needed. Provides immediateshort-term counseling or crisis intervention to stabilize the criticalsituation and to delay or prevent the removal of a family member. Makescollateral contacts with such community resources as law enforcement andmedical personnel to obtain additional information. Participates in staffingwith school, mental health facilities, child protection review teams,and other professionals involved with the family members.Attends court hearings.

　　REQUIREMENTS: Level I- Bachelor's degree with a major in a humanbehavioral sciences field. Major course work is the equivalent of 30 semesterhours or 45 quarter hours in either development of human behavior, childdevelopment, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures ortherapeutic techniques. Examples of such major course work are social work,psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, and child development.Level II - Minimum of one year of full-time professional caseworkerexperience acquired after the degree in a public or private social servicesagency.Level III - Two years full time, professional, paid experience obtainedafter the degree in a public or private social services agency. A master'sdegree in social work or human behavioral sciences field may substitute forone year of work experience.

　　A valid Colorado driver's license, vehicle in safe operating condition,liability insurance. Must be physically present within the geographicalboundaries of Fremont County when performing on-call duties.

　　OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a nationwide background check.Must be physically present within the geographical boundaries of FremontCounty when performing on-call duties.

　　WAGE: $23.84-$27.81 per hour

　　SHIFT: Full-time, discuss days and hours with employer

　　JOB SITE: Fremont County

　　BENEFITS: Yes, health, dental and life insurance to all employees working30 or more hours per week. Additional optional benefits of accident andcritical illness plans, voluntary term life insurance, whole lifeinsurance, Flexible Spending Account, short/long term disability plan,an Employee Assistance Program and Legal Shield options. Vacation, SickLeave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment. Mandatoryparticipation, after 12 months of employment, into the Colorado RetirementAssociation of 4% withequal match. Optional 457 plan.

　　APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for thisposition, please click on How to Apply' to view the applicationinformation (registration is available at no cost).

　　Complete an employer application online, or hard copy can be fax or mailback to employer.Applications may be obtained online, or from Canon City Workforce Center.Apply by 2:00 pm on February 1, 2024.Ensure you submit any additional information requested in this posting.Incomplete applications will not receive consideration.Applicants selected to participate in the interview process will be the onlycandidates contacted."AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"