Social Caseworker

5 days ago


Aurora, Colorado, United States Arapahoe County Government Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Caseworker B to join our team at Arapahoe County Department of Human Services. As a key member of our Child Welfare team, you will work closely with families to provide support and guidance to help them achieve stability and permanency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide professional case management services to families, including assessment, planning, and implementation of services to address the root cause of the referral.
  • Collaborate with families, collaterals, and other professionals to develop and modify treatment plans, monitor case progress, and identify barriers to permanency.
  • Establish and maintain professional working relationships with parents, foster parents, relative care providers, staff, peers, supervisors, providers, state officials, and other community partners.
  • Provide timely communication and reviews all pertinent documentation/reports to ensure effective services.
  • Work to ensure permanency for children/youth within 12 months of case open and completes at least monthly face-to-face contacts with children and families to ensure effective assessment and decision-making related to case disposition.
Requirements
  • Ability to adapt to fast-paced and high-volume work environment and be able to handle high stress and complex situations while remaining calm and professional.
  • Must be well versed in effective conflict resolution and possess ability to deescalate hostile situations and confidently make decisions.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional work environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong ability to prioritize tasks, take initiative, and multitask.
  • Ability to effectively present information, write reports and business correspondence and respond to court, managers, customers, other agencies, co-workers, and the general public via fax, telephone, and email.
What We Offer

Arapahoe County Government offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of families and children, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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