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NEOGOV · 5 days ago

Bilingual Family Time Caseworker

Boulder County, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$64K/yr - $92K/yr

1+ years exp

Boulder County Human Services is seeking to hire a Bilingual Family Time Caseworker. This position will provide vital support to parents, facilitating meaningful family time that honors the diversity and cultural backgrounds of each family while ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

Provide family time services that respect and uplift families' unique cultural identities, ensuring every member feels valued and included

Support and monitor family time between children in open child welfare cases and their parents, identifying strengths, challenges, and any safety concerns during family time

Offer coaching and intervention when necessary to ensure a safe, supportive environment

Transport children to and from family time sessions, ensuring their safety and comfort, including carrying infants and toddlers as needed

Document and observe parent-child interactions, focusing on highlighting strengths and providing constructive feedback to foster growth and connection

Deliver expert testimony in court hearings, such as Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), return home hearings, and family time-specific proceedings

Collaborate regularly with other professionals to determine the appropriate level and location of supervised visits

Remain flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of families, adapting to changes as required

Participate in team meetings, family engagement meetings, group supervision, staff training, and other agency or community engagements

Performs related work, as required

May be reassigned in emergency situations

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeBilingual (English/Spanish)Human services caseworkCultural sensitivityInterviewing techniquesCrisis interventionReport writingCollaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker

1 (one) year of human services casework experience

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use

A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

Candidate must be able to lift up to 30 lbs

Candidate must be able to navigate different terrains

Applicants must demonstrate English and Spanish fluency at the time of the pre-employment screening process

Applicants must be able to drive to various home and community locations, including transporting children and parents

Preferred

Experience working directly with families in home or community settings, with a focus on cultural sensitivity and strengths-based support

Benefits

Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage.

Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements

12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave

Breast feeding friendly-work environment

Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy

Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!

Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

PERA 401k

Social Security retirement plans

Additional Life and Disability Insurance

Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance

County-paid tuition assistance

Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free EcoPass

Hospital Indemnity

ID Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

Generous paid time off

80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire

Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.

Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.