Arapahoe County Government
Social Caseworker C - Family Engagement Team-Hybrid Work Mod
Arapahoe County Government, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
Description 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 Family Engagement Social Caseworker will provide the facilitation and coordination services necessary to organize and conduct Family Group Conference, Youth Centered Permanency, Preparation for Adulthood and LINKS meetings for Child and Adult Protection Services (CAPS) staff, families, service providers and others who are seeking to provide safety, well-being and permanency for children/youth involved with the Human Services D * Anticipated Hiring Range - Min: $66,755.78 - Max: $76,622.52 Duties
DUTIES: Facilitate family meetings using a structured framework with clients, stakeholders and Departments staff with a focus on permanency and best practice Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of social casework principles, concepts and ethics by using a strength-based and solution focused practice. Independently analyze complex situations, formulate plans and make quick decisions as needed. Practice strategies that result in effective engagement of families during the course of the case. Coordinate and ensure that meetings are regularly held. Locate and prepare the family, caseworker, relatives, Guardian ad litem, service providers, etc. for their role in the meeting and educate them on purpose of meeting. Mediate difficult interactions between parties of the case. Use diligent search techniques throughout the life of the case to locate family and kin of children. REQUIREMENTS: Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Ability to manage complex and sometimes conflicting situations. Strong ability to multitask. Ability to establish, maintain and collaborate effectively with peers, clients, service providers and management. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deliver effective customer service and communication skills in a professional manner with a diverse client base, some of whom may be or become angry, difficult and/or distressed. Ability to work under stressful conditions in a professional manner. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental and legal regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from court, groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public via fax, telephone, and email. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and state and county computer systems. Ability to learn various applications. Ability to work in a high volume, high stress environment Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG): Accountabili y 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 of professional child welfare casework experience.OR
Master of Social Work or a human behavioral science field* and one (1) year of professional child welfare experience. *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
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 Family Engagement Social Caseworker will provide the facilitation and coordination services necessary to organize and conduct Family Group Conference, Youth Centered Permanency, Preparation for Adulthood and LINKS meetings for Child and Adult Protection Services (CAPS) staff, families, service providers and others who are seeking to provide safety, well-being and permanency for children/youth involved with the Human Services D * Anticipated Hiring Range - Min: $66,755.78 - Max: $76,622.52 Duties
DUTIES: Facilitate family meetings using a structured framework with clients, stakeholders and Departments staff with a focus on permanency and best practice Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of social casework principles, concepts and ethics by using a strength-based and solution focused practice. Independently analyze complex situations, formulate plans and make quick decisions as needed. Practice strategies that result in effective engagement of families during the course of the case. Coordinate and ensure that meetings are regularly held. Locate and prepare the family, caseworker, relatives, Guardian ad litem, service providers, etc. for their role in the meeting and educate them on purpose of meeting. Mediate difficult interactions between parties of the case. Use diligent search techniques throughout the life of the case to locate family and kin of children. REQUIREMENTS: Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Ability to manage complex and sometimes conflicting situations. Strong ability to multitask. Ability to establish, maintain and collaborate effectively with peers, clients, service providers and management. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deliver effective customer service and communication skills in a professional manner with a diverse client base, some of whom may be or become angry, difficult and/or distressed. Ability to work under stressful conditions in a professional manner. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental and legal regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from court, groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public via fax, telephone, and email. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and state and county computer systems. Ability to learn various applications. Ability to work in a high volume, high stress environment Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG): Accountabili y 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 of professional child welfare casework experience.OR
Master of Social Work or a human behavioral science field* and one (1) year of professional child welfare experience. *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