Human Services Case Worker I

Archuleta County is seeking a qualified Caseworker I. This position earns a wage of $22.28 - $31.20/per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
• $50,000 of life and AD&D insurance.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute into a 401 (a) retirement plan. The county will match your selected contribution up to 7%.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CASE WORKER I

Our Case Workers work under direct supervision while learning job tasks and developing skills and knowledge. They meet with supervisor frequently for direction and make significant decisions only with supervisor oversight. The supervisor reviews all documentation. Case Workers provide casework services for various programs offered through the Department of Human Services: they perform initial intake and Supervisor assisted ongoing case management; perform initial assessments and evaluations of individual or family needs and safety; assist in providing crisis intervention; provide basic direct and core services; recommend service referrals to community resources, core and direct services, and/or protective services; develop plans to assist clients and submits for supervisory review; and maintains records, documentation and reports related to services provided.

Position requires basic knowledge of established theories, principles and concepts of social casework practice related to assigned program area(s). Perform increasingly more responsible work as the employee gains experience and independently provides basic casework services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Social Work, Psychology or a related human behavioral science.
• A newly hired Caseworker is required to complete successfully the Colorado Department of Human Services training requirements for caseworkers within the mandated timeframes to be eligible for continued employment.
• 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. Examples of this major coursework is social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, and child development.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities is preferred.