In order to be considered for this position, apply on our company site at the following link:

https://denver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCD-denver-denvergov-CSC_Jobs-Civil_service_jobs-Police_Jobs-Fire_Jobs/job/Denver/Intake-Lead-Social-Case-Worker--Denver-Human-Services_R0053945

This posting will accept applications until March 12th. Please apply as soon as possible.

About Denver Human Services

Denver Human Services provides support to one in three Denver residents. We envision a healthy community where people are connected, supported, safe, and well. Our services include food, cash and medical benefits, child support and veteran services, child welfare and adult protection, work opportunities, and more. If you are committed to supporting the health and strength of the community and want to be a part of an engaged workplace, we’d love to work with you!

About Protection & Prevention

Denver Human Services works to protect Denver's children, youth, adults, and elders by providing services and advocacy while promoting family stability, respecting diversity, and working to create and strengthen connections to community resources. We work to prevent abuse by providing education, resources, and support to parents, families, and community organizations.

Denver Human Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Social Case Worker for the Intake section within Child Welfare Services. The Intake team primarily is responsible for investigating new allegations of abuse/neglect of children ages 0-18 in a fast-paced and demanding environment. You will also be expected to contact families and conduct interviews on behalf of the child, as well as maintain professional contacts with community leaders and regularly communicate with law enforcement representatives.

As a Lead Social Case Worker, you will be a lead on a team of Social Case Workers and actively participate in leadership, supervision and development. You should be a strong team player and possess good decision-making skills and the ability to effectively handle conflicts.

The Lead Social Case Worker will perform permanently assigned lead work over professional social case workers, assist with Social Case Worker Supervisor establish unit goals, plans, and specific unit functions. You will provide intensive social case work services including case management, counseling, referral, placement, and assessment/evaluation.

Overall, the Lead Social Case Worker will:

• Create and implement a training and development plan for workers at all levels that encourages professional growth and commitment to excellence
• Create and implement a system that helps staff manage workload at a high volume and fast pace
• Obtain and maintain supervisory certification and participate in training the Social Case Worker staff
• Maintain current supervisory certification and participate in training the Social Case Worker staff
• Demonstrate critical decision-making skills with their staff and section
• Assist Social Case Worker Supervisors and perform supervisory roles in their absence
• Demonstrate competencies and critical decision-making skills when working with intake assessments, ongoing cases, and youth cases
• Lead by example and set a precedent for Social Case Workers
• Attend FTM meetings and court hearings with Social Case Workers when needed

About You

Our ideal candidate has:

• Intake experience
• Spanish bilingual proficiency
• Experience with Differential Response
• Strong organizational skills
• Superior critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated communication and writing skills
• A positive, professional, and proactive attitude
• Certification from the Colorado Child Welfare Academy
• Extensive experience with Child Protection in a County level Child Welfare environment

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education: Requirements as set forth in Colorado Department of Human Services Volume 7 and/or Volume 30 regulations
• Experience: Requirements as set forth in Colorado Department of Human Services Volume 7 and/or Volume 30 regulations. Three (3) years of post-graduation professional social case work experience at the type and level of Social Case Worker
• Education & Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements
• Licensure & Certification: Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

NOTE: Denver Human Services works to ensure that all employees are paid equitably. Please ensure your resume is complete and accurate and that it includes all of your relevant work experience and education including job titles, description of assigned duties and all dates of employment periods that you would want to be considered when determining an offer amount.

Please attach your official or unofficial transcripts of your completed undergraduate and/or graduate degree and list of professional references to your application in the required attachment section.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA2694 Social Case Worker Lead

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$63,801.00 - $105,272.00

Starting Pay

Although our full pay range is included above, the budgeted hiring range for this position is $63,801 - $84,536 based on education and experience.

Agency

Denver Human Services

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,801.00 - $105,272.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denver, CO 80204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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