Application closing date: 11/13/2026 Hiring pay range: A: $25.83 - $31.64, B: $29.57 - $36.23 Full pay range: A: $25.83 - $37.45, B: $29.57 - $42.88 FLSA: A: Non-Exempt B: Exempt SUPERVISION: Non-Supervisory. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: - Caseworker A: Under close supervision, assumes responsibility for cases and develops the skills necessary to provide services to client population.
- Caseworker B: Under minimal supervision, performs all essential functions. Assumes responsibility for more complex cases. May assist in training Caseworker A.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Provide a variety of routine and complex professional social work duties around child abuse and neglect, and youth in conflict. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Permanency Casework - Works with families in court involved cases and non-court involved cases.
- Performs on-going needs assessment with families, children, and/or youth.
- Establishes goals. Develops and implements a written plan for services with objectives, action steps to achieve the objectives, and measurable outcomes.
- Collaborates with family and professionals involved in the case.
- Collaborates with assessment caseworker during transfer period when an assessment transitions to a longer-term case and is being received in the permanency unit.
- Provides detailed, accurate and timely documentation in statewide client information system (TRAILS).
- Monitors progress according to plan objectives.
- Works with families to develop and implement a plan for services, support planning and interventions such as safety planning as needed to assure the safety in the home.
- Ensures referrals to services are made.
- Attends and participates in court hearings as needed.
- Follows applicable State Rule & Regulation, County and Department policies and procedures.
- Participates and facilitates other professional meetings throughout the duration of the case and is actively involved in Family Engagement Meetings.
- Transports clients as necessary or required.
- Responds to after-hours crisis calls as required, including the on-call scheduling rotation.
- Determines what services and interventions will assure the safety in the home.
- Coordinates with supervisors on critical decisions.
- Performs On-Call duties.
Intake Caseworker - Assesses allegations of child abuse & neglect and conducts assessments in the youth-in-conflict program area.
- Performs global needs assessment with families, children, and youth to assure the safety in the home.
- Works with families, children and/or youth to identify and connect to services to mitigate risk and promote well-being.
- Establishes goals. Develops and implements a written plan for services with objectives, action steps to achieve the objectives, and measurable outcomes.
- Collaborates with professionals involved in the case.
- Collaborates with permanency caseworker during transfer period when an assessment transitions to a longer-term case and is being received in the permanency unit.
- Provides detailed, accurate and timely documentation in statewide client information system (TRAILS).
- Monitors progress according to plan objectives.
- Attends and participates in court hearings as needed.
- Follows applicable State Rule & Regulation, County and Department policies and procedures.
- Participates in and facilitates other professional meetings throughout the duration of the case or assessment and is actively involved in Family Engagement Meetings.
- Transports clients as necessary or required.
- Responds to after-hours crisis calls as required, including the on-call scheduling rotation.
- Determines what services and interventions will assure the safety in the home.
- Coordinates with supervisors on critical decisions.
- Performs On-call duties.
Other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES: (Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position) - Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
- Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
- Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.
- Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
- Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
- Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
- Integrity: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions.
BENEFITS: - Medical, Vision, Dental
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Gyms
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