Social Caseworker III - Intake

Job description

Description Teller County's Department of Human Services located in Woodland Park, CO is seeking an experienced caseworker to provide initial response, child protection and Youth in Conflict services; provides crisis assessments and intervention; supervises placement of children out-of-home; involvement with Courts and other community agencies and professionals. What You'll Do: (1) Intervene in youth and child protection crises and perform assessment including investigating cases of alleged physical/sexual abuse and/or neglect in conjunction with law enforcement; assess safety and determine if situation warrants placement out-of-home. (2) Locate appropriate placement; supervise placement of children out of home; monitor client needs and progress and coordinate child/family visits; determine if and when to recommend return of children to their home. (3) Provide casework, guidance and support for clients; provide services to adults and caretakers to prevent institutionalization; counsel children, youth and parents to prepare for reuniting of the family. (4) Prepare and coordinate service plans and other reports with professional resources in the community; refer clients to other reso...