About Job

Assesses the safety and well-being of at-risk, vulnerable children for the Pitkin County Human Services department; provides case management services and assists clients in accessing community resources. This position will also oversee voluntary case management services for families referred to the program and process Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) applications.

Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required.

Determines and processes eligibility for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) per state regulations.
Assesses vulnerable families and children referred to Pitkin County Human Services; evaluates clients' needs, resources, barriers, and finances; performs intake assessment and develops plans to achieve clients’ safety and well-being.
Assists clients in developing improvement plans and goals, using knowledge of human/social services theories, practices, state laws, assistance programs, and community services.
Determines the urgency and severity of risk and recommends appropriate actions.
Work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities while maintaining a commitment to the principles and promotion of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Determines clients' need for community services, searches for community partners and service providers to assist clients, and refers clients to community agencies based on needs and problems identified in the assessment; coordinates multiple services as required.
Assists clients in accessing private and public resources and services; follows up on referrals made and actions to be taken by the client; maintains thorough case documentation for each client.
Documents all case assessment activities, communications, and assessments in the state computer tracking systems; performs duties in compliance with County, State, and Federal time constraints.
Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

This position follows a sequence:

Level I

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Services or related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience working with children and/or families in some capacity per state statute.
Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English is required.
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

Level II (in addition to Level I)

The Cild Welfare Protection Training Academy Certification completed.
1-3 years of progressively responsible experience.

Level III (in addition to Level II)

3+ years of progressively responsible experience.
Supervisor training completed.

Knowledge Of:

County policies and procedures.
State and federal laws and regulations governing work performed.
Record keeping and records management rules and standards.

Skill In:

Applying governing rules and regulations.
Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure, and in emergency and stressful situations.
Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other regional agencies.
Utilizing standard personal computer software programs and specialized State and County software.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Work is performed in a standard office environment in addition to field work and community based settings; includes the potential exposure to hostile situations; some non-standard work hours are required.
May be required to travel locally in the Roaring Fork Valley and work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation details: 58316.4109-102053.72 Yearly Salary