Arapahoe County
Field Training Specialist
Arapahoe County, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Salary :
$62,602.54 - $93,904.46 Annually
Location :
80012, CO
Job Type:
Full-time
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
05801
Department:
Human Services
Division:
Child and Adult Protection Services
Opening Date:
06/12/2024
Closing Date:
10/3/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
****This posting has been re-opened, and if you have already applied, you are still being considered and will not be able to apply
to this posting again.****
Our Mission:
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence and stability of individuals and families.
Our Vision: To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)
ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability.
The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being, and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse, and building strong communities.
The Field Training Specialist facilitates a newly certified caseworker's transition from the academy setting to the actual performance of child welfare casework by providing live instruction and supervision in the field prior to receiving a full caseload. The Field Training Program offers new caseworkers the opportunity to learn from an experienced caseworker who assists them in applying their child welfare caseworker academy training to real life situations. This includes application of the skills necessary to ensure child safety, wellbeing and permanency, family engagement and adherence to the practice models and philosophies of child welfare casework and in meeting the mission/vision/values of Arapahoe County Department of Human Services. The Field Training Specialist (FTS) assists new caseworkers in becoming autonomous in the field and ensuring they are able to execute the functions required of their position. The FTS is committed to training and assisting new caseworkers with on-the-job instruction and support, as well as in evaluating their performance and making recommendations for further clinical training and support. An FTS must guide new caseworkers through a comprehensive six-week curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills and good judgement of when, where and how to apply them. FTS's must share responsibility with new caseworker in delegation, problem-solving and training. The essentials of the FTS's role are that they apply the techniques of coaching by providing a role model to follow and giving encouragement and direction to the new caseworker to apply what has been taught. This is followed by giving feedback on the new caseworker's performance. Teaching will occur in the field under actual real-life situations, during casual conversations and in a classroom environment.
Duties
DutiesProvides a systematic approach to field training that is consistent and standardized.Provides a means of assuring the new caseworker's capability to perform the skills or tasks necessary for the competent operation of an autonomous caseworker.Affords new caseworkers the opportunity to be exposed to various techniques/skills while operating within standardized policies, procedures, and guidelines and in adherence to Colorado laws.Provides guidance and supervision of their assigned new caseworker in their performance of various casework duties.Provides weekly evaluation and end-of-training evaluation of new caseworkers prior to them receiving a full caseload and being assigned a Practice Coach which will be used as a guide to address additional training needs of the new caseworker, to identify areas of improvement, further training needs, and tracking of new caseworker progress.Teaching and promoting child safety, permanency, and well-being while ensuring public trust to new caseworkers.Demonstrates organizational loyalty and role models for other caseworkers.Demonstrates ability to role model the expectations/requirements of child welfare casework, including adherence to practice models, philosophies, and the mission/vision/values of Arapahoe County DHS.REQUIREMENTS:
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Able to build effective relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders. Understands client's current and future needs, seeks and uses client feedback; goes above and beyond to meet the client's needs.Advanced knowledge of neglect, physical, emotional, sexual abuse dynamics and demonstrates the ability to make well thought out decisions regarding case planning, treatment, and placement of children.Is independent in decision-making but seeks supervisor support/guidance when necessary.Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills and able to articulate the Division's practice philosophy and their role within the agency and the influence on others.Demonstrates high-level skill in developing sustainable support networks for families and linking them to their communities.Manages difficult, complex, culturally sensitive cases with a high degree of competence and insight.Ability to facilitate crucial and difficult conversations with, employees, clients and other stakeholders and effectively resolve conflict.Ability to provide data that indicates low rates of re-entry, re-abuse and the use of congregate care and high rates of remain home, placement stability and sustainability.Demonstrates familiarity with adult learning as well as ability to teach/coach/consult.Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity
Requirements
Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in a human behavior science field*
and
two (2) years working in child welfare as an Intake/Permanency Caseworker.
OR A Master of Social Work or a human behavioral science field*
and
one (1) year of working in child welfare as an Intake/Permanency Caseworker.
* In order to meet the minimum educational requirements of a human behavioral science degree, the applicant must have a degree with major course work (equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours) in either development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures or therapeutic techniques such as social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, and child development.
Categorically Eligible Degrees:
For the purposes of meeting minimum educational requirements, the following degrees obtained from an accredited university will be considered "categorically eligible," meaning no review of transcripts is required - Bachelor of Arts and/or Master of Arts degree in the following areas of study: psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, child development.
Areas of study that will be considered to meet the minimum educational requirements as outlined in Volume VII:
PsychologySociologySocial WorkCounselingChild DevelopmentCriminal Justice courses relevant to child welfare: This includes courses covering topics in juvenile justice, family law, family conflict, general court procedures, interviewing techniques, dispute resolution, and mediation.Foreign language coursesAnthropology courses relevant to cultural development and history, linguistic development, and communications. Physical anthropology courses do not count toward minimum requirements.History courses relevant to family and cultural developmentPreferred Education and Experience :
Caseworker experience, preferably within Arapahoe County.Supplemental Information
Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.Post-Employment Requirements:
Must successfully pass fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.Must have already successfully completed the Colorado Pre-Service Training Academy program or if hired must successfully complete and pass all required State of Colorado training in order to be considered for future employment.Reliable transportation is required as you will be utilizing your own personal vehicle for visiting families' homes, transporting children, and attending court. (You will be reimbursed for mileage).Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.Must work in the office five (5) days a week.Hours vary depending on the families' needs with some evenings.The below required trainings to be completed within 1 year of hire date:
Emotional IntelligenceCrucial AccountabilitySituational LeadershipCoaching for Leaders
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work involves a considerable period of time (10-40%) away form a standard office environment, much of which consists of driving to, and from home visits and collateral contacts and in transporting children and clients. At times more than normal physical exertion is required in transporting children. Work may occur in situations in which incumbent is threatened with physical harm by hostile, angry client.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
Spends 55% of the time sitting and 45% of the time either standing or walking.Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 25 lbs.Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.
Below, please list any special physical demands associated with this position. For instance, exposure to hazardous environments, blood borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment).
Definitions:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
Some positions may qualify for the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:
https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch
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Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:
I
f you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627. Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.
** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627. Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.
As a Regular Full-Time employee at Arapahoe County Government, you are eligible for benefits such as:
Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityMandatory Pension PlanDeferred Compensation PlanPre-paid Legal ServicesVacation and Sick LeavesHoliday payTraining and Educational Reimbursement OpportunitiesFor a more detailed listing of our benefit programs, click on the MENU link on the left and then Benefits Summary.
01
Please choose the response that best describes your educational background.
A degree with 30 semester hours or 45 quarters of course work in the following areas: human behavior science field, criminal justice relevant to child welfare, foreign language, anthropology (non-physical anthropology), and/or history relevant to family and cultural developmentBachelor's Degree Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Guidance and Counseling and/or Child DevelopmentMaster's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Guidance and Counseling and/or Child DevelopmentDoctorate Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Guidance and ,Counseling and/or Child Development
02
Please choose the best response that lists your professional casework, case management, or human services experience in a public or private human services agency.
No experienceLess than 1 year of experience1 years of experience2 years of experience3 years of experience4 years of experience5 years or more of experience
03
Please choose the best response that lists your experience as a Field Training Specialist related-field
No experienceLess than 1 year of experience1 year of experience2 years of experience3 years of experience4 years of experience5 years or more of experience
04
Are you willing and able to utilize your own personal vehicle for visiting families' homes, transporting children, and attending court?
YesNo
05
Do you have a current, valid driver's license?
YesNo
06
Have you received six or more points within the past twelve months or eight or more points within the past twenty-four months against your driving record?
YesNo
07
How many moving traffic violations have you been cited for in the past two years?
Less than 3 violations3 or 4 violation5 or more violations
08
In the past five years, have you had your driver's license revoked or suspended?
YesNo
09
Have you ever had an Intentional Program Violation (IPV) related to the receipt of Human Services Benefits such as TANF, Food Stamps or Colorado Works monies? (A "Yes" answer does not automatically disqualify you from employment, since the nature of the violation, date and the job for which you are applying is also considered.)
YesNo
Required Question
$62,602.54 - $93,904.46 Annually
Location :
80012, CO
Job Type:
Full-time
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
05801
Department:
Human Services
Division:
Child and Adult Protection Services
Opening Date:
06/12/2024
Closing Date:
10/3/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
****This posting has been re-opened, and if you have already applied, you are still being considered and will not be able to apply
to this posting again.****
Our Mission:
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence and stability of individuals and families.
Our Vision: To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)
ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability.
The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being, and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse, and building strong communities.
The Field Training Specialist facilitates a newly certified caseworker's transition from the academy setting to the actual performance of child welfare casework by providing live instruction and supervision in the field prior to receiving a full caseload. The Field Training Program offers new caseworkers the opportunity to learn from an experienced caseworker who assists them in applying their child welfare caseworker academy training to real life situations. This includes application of the skills necessary to ensure child safety, wellbeing and permanency, family engagement and adherence to the practice models and philosophies of child welfare casework and in meeting the mission/vision/values of Arapahoe County Department of Human Services. The Field Training Specialist (FTS) assists new caseworkers in becoming autonomous in the field and ensuring they are able to execute the functions required of their position. The FTS is committed to training and assisting new caseworkers with on-the-job instruction and support, as well as in evaluating their performance and making recommendations for further clinical training and support. An FTS must guide new caseworkers through a comprehensive six-week curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills and good judgement of when, where and how to apply them. FTS's must share responsibility with new caseworker in delegation, problem-solving and training. The essentials of the FTS's role are that they apply the techniques of coaching by providing a role model to follow and giving encouragement and direction to the new caseworker to apply what has been taught. This is followed by giving feedback on the new caseworker's performance. Teaching will occur in the field under actual real-life situations, during casual conversations and in a classroom environment.
Duties
DutiesProvides a systematic approach to field training that is consistent and standardized.Provides a means of assuring the new caseworker's capability to perform the skills or tasks necessary for the competent operation of an autonomous caseworker.Affords new caseworkers the opportunity to be exposed to various techniques/skills while operating within standardized policies, procedures, and guidelines and in adherence to Colorado laws.Provides guidance and supervision of their assigned new caseworker in their performance of various casework duties.Provides weekly evaluation and end-of-training evaluation of new caseworkers prior to them receiving a full caseload and being assigned a Practice Coach which will be used as a guide to address additional training needs of the new caseworker, to identify areas of improvement, further training needs, and tracking of new caseworker progress.Teaching and promoting child safety, permanency, and well-being while ensuring public trust to new caseworkers.Demonstrates organizational loyalty and role models for other caseworkers.Demonstrates ability to role model the expectations/requirements of child welfare casework, including adherence to practice models, philosophies, and the mission/vision/values of Arapahoe County DHS.REQUIREMENTS:
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Able to build effective relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders. Understands client's current and future needs, seeks and uses client feedback; goes above and beyond to meet the client's needs.Advanced knowledge of neglect, physical, emotional, sexual abuse dynamics and demonstrates the ability to make well thought out decisions regarding case planning, treatment, and placement of children.Is independent in decision-making but seeks supervisor support/guidance when necessary.Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills and able to articulate the Division's practice philosophy and their role within the agency and the influence on others.Demonstrates high-level skill in developing sustainable support networks for families and linking them to their communities.Manages difficult, complex, culturally sensitive cases with a high degree of competence and insight.Ability to facilitate crucial and difficult conversations with, employees, clients and other stakeholders and effectively resolve conflict.Ability to provide data that indicates low rates of re-entry, re-abuse and the use of congregate care and high rates of remain home, placement stability and sustainability.Demonstrates familiarity with adult learning as well as ability to teach/coach/consult.Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity
Requirements
Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in a human behavior science field*
and
two (2) years working in child welfare as an Intake/Permanency Caseworker.
OR A Master of Social Work or a human behavioral science field*
and
one (1) year of working in child welfare as an Intake/Permanency Caseworker.
* In order to meet the minimum educational requirements of a human behavioral science degree, the applicant must have a degree with major course work (equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours) in either development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures or therapeutic techniques such as social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, and child development.
Categorically Eligible Degrees:
For the purposes of meeting minimum educational requirements, the following degrees obtained from an accredited university will be considered "categorically eligible," meaning no review of transcripts is required - Bachelor of Arts and/or Master of Arts degree in the following areas of study: psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, child development.
Areas of study that will be considered to meet the minimum educational requirements as outlined in Volume VII:
PsychologySociologySocial WorkCounselingChild DevelopmentCriminal Justice courses relevant to child welfare: This includes courses covering topics in juvenile justice, family law, family conflict, general court procedures, interviewing techniques, dispute resolution, and mediation.Foreign language coursesAnthropology courses relevant to cultural development and history, linguistic development, and communications. Physical anthropology courses do not count toward minimum requirements.History courses relevant to family and cultural developmentPreferred Education and Experience :
Caseworker experience, preferably within Arapahoe County.Supplemental Information
Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.Post-Employment Requirements:
Must successfully pass fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.Must have already successfully completed the Colorado Pre-Service Training Academy program or if hired must successfully complete and pass all required State of Colorado training in order to be considered for future employment.Reliable transportation is required as you will be utilizing your own personal vehicle for visiting families' homes, transporting children, and attending court. (You will be reimbursed for mileage).Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.Must work in the office five (5) days a week.Hours vary depending on the families' needs with some evenings.The below required trainings to be completed within 1 year of hire date:
Emotional IntelligenceCrucial AccountabilitySituational LeadershipCoaching for Leaders
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work involves a considerable period of time (10-40%) away form a standard office environment, much of which consists of driving to, and from home visits and collateral contacts and in transporting children and clients. At times more than normal physical exertion is required in transporting children. Work may occur in situations in which incumbent is threatened with physical harm by hostile, angry client.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
Spends 55% of the time sitting and 45% of the time either standing or walking.Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 25 lbs.Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.
Below, please list any special physical demands associated with this position. For instance, exposure to hazardous environments, blood borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment).
Definitions:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
Some positions may qualify for the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:
https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch
Privacy Rights 24
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Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:
I
f you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627. Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.
** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627. Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.
As a Regular Full-Time employee at Arapahoe County Government, you are eligible for benefits such as:
Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityMandatory Pension PlanDeferred Compensation PlanPre-paid Legal ServicesVacation and Sick LeavesHoliday payTraining and Educational Reimbursement OpportunitiesFor a more detailed listing of our benefit programs, click on the MENU link on the left and then Benefits Summary.
01
Please choose the response that best describes your educational background.
A degree with 30 semester hours or 45 quarters of course work in the following areas: human behavior science field, criminal justice relevant to child welfare, foreign language, anthropology (non-physical anthropology), and/or history relevant to family and cultural developmentBachelor's Degree Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Guidance and Counseling and/or Child DevelopmentMaster's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Guidance and Counseling and/or Child DevelopmentDoctorate Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Guidance and ,Counseling and/or Child Development
02
Please choose the best response that lists your professional casework, case management, or human services experience in a public or private human services agency.
No experienceLess than 1 year of experience1 years of experience2 years of experience3 years of experience4 years of experience5 years or more of experience
03
Please choose the best response that lists your experience as a Field Training Specialist related-field
No experienceLess than 1 year of experience1 year of experience2 years of experience3 years of experience4 years of experience5 years or more of experience
04
Are you willing and able to utilize your own personal vehicle for visiting families' homes, transporting children, and attending court?
YesNo
05
Do you have a current, valid driver's license?
YesNo
06
Have you received six or more points within the past twelve months or eight or more points within the past twenty-four months against your driving record?
YesNo
07
How many moving traffic violations have you been cited for in the past two years?
Less than 3 violations3 or 4 violation5 or more violations
08
In the past five years, have you had your driver's license revoked or suspended?
YesNo
09
Have you ever had an Intentional Program Violation (IPV) related to the receipt of Human Services Benefits such as TANF, Food Stamps or Colorado Works monies? (A "Yes" answer does not automatically disqualify you from employment, since the nature of the violation, date and the job for which you are applying is also considered.)
YesNo
Required Question