CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA
San Andreas, California, United States
Position Description Deputy County Counsel II: $42.58 - $51.77 Deputy County Counsel III: $49.30 - $59.90 (3% COLA increase effective October 2024 and October 2025) S eeking a dynamic attorney to join the County Counsel’s Office in providing high-quality legal services to the County’s departments and agencies, special districts, and elected officials. The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing, and critical thinking skills and will enjoy the challenge of advising clients, appearing in court, and working creatively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a public agency setting is preferred, though not required. Our team works in the office and remotely to deliver our clients the results they seek in a highly ethical, politically sensitive manner - and has fun doing it. DEFINITION: Under direction of County Counsel, provides professional legal services and representation, advice and assistance to County departments, employees, the Board of Supervisors and various committees and commissions; represents County governmental jurisdictions in legal and business matters; and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Deputy County Counsel I This is the entry level class in the Deputy County Counsel series. Initially incumbents are under close supervision and are expected to learn and perform the less difficult and less-controversial assignments in the County Counsel's office under the direction and guidance of County Counsel or more senior attorneys. Incumbents normally advance to the level of Deputy County Counsel II after gaining experience, achieving proficiency, and demonstrating ability to perform tasks which meet the requirements for Deputy County Counsel II. Deputy County Counsel II This is the second level class in the Deputy County Counsel series. Incumbents are under general direction, through formal and informal work review; incumbents perform a full scope of generalist duties and are assigned specific County departments to represent in legal matters. Projects assigned at this level are more difficult and complex and receive a lesser degree of supervision. Deputy County Counsel III This is the third level in the Deputy County Counsel series. Incumbents work on complex and difficult legal matters and controversial professional duties and assignments that require a high level of independence of action and limited direction from County Counsel, particularly on matters involving monetary settlement and appeal decisions. In the absence of a Deputy County Counsel IV or County Counsel, incumbent may be required to attend Board of Supervisors meetings. Deputy County Counsel IV This is the advanced journey-level class in the Deputy County Counsel series and is the senior level within this flexibly series. Incumbents work on complex and sensitive legal assignments requiring a high degree of independent judgment and discretion, are fully experienced in procedures related to assigned area of responsibility and may provide day-to-day assistance and supervision to less experienced staff attorneys, paralegal and clerical support staff. Incumbents at this level may represent County Counsel at Board meetings and act as County Counsel in their absence. Example of Duties Provides a variety of professional legal services to County departments and jurisdictions, advises and/or represents County departments, commissions, special districts and jurisdictions; Reviews, researches and/or writes contracts for County department purchases or services; Researches, drafts opinions, and presents legal briefs, petitions, ordinances, memorandums, opinions, resolutions, court orders and related correspondence and documents; Researches and writes legal opinions for the Board of Supervisors and County departments, commissions, special districts and jurisdictions; Reviews charging allegations and advises social workers on dependency petitions, represents social workers in juvenile dependency proceedings, and may present evidence and arguments in juvenile dependency proceedings; Represents the County in litigation including interpretation and applying legal authorities in the preparation of pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents, case p0reparation, court appearances, and motion practice; Partners with and supports outside counsel representing the County; Interviews and prepares witnesses for testimony; Provides legal advice and represents County departments and jurisdictions in a variety of issues including general liability and tax related claims, and appeals for assessment of property; Provides training to departments on legal issues and responsibilities; Reviews and interprets current legislation and litigation relevant to County services and/or administration. Advises County personnel and Board of Supervisors on relevancy of such legislation and litigation; Reviews a variety of contracts to ensure compliance with payment and legal implications; Reviews a variety of subdivision maps, plans, codes and procedures to ensure compliance with State and local rules, regulations and laws; Prepares probate, conservatorship and accounting petitions and presents evidence and arguments on behalf of the Public Guardian; Represents and advises County personnel in labor and employment matters, including disciplinary appeals and grievance proceedings; Makes presentations before the Board of Supervisors. Represents the County in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional, business and community organizations. Assists department heads and staff in establishing operational policies by developing and applying legal points and procedures. Recommends changes to department policies and procedures to meet changing legal requirements; Meets and negotiates with outside parties in matters arising out of claims, property transactions, and other County business; Attend and participates in professional group meetings and committees. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of municipal law. Researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to County needs; When assigned as Deputy County Counsel IV, may provide work direction to paralegal, clerical and related office support staff and informally reviews and evaluates their work product; and Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: State and Federal Code dealing with the authority and responsibility of public entities. Deputy County Counsel I Basic principles and practices of civil, constitutional and administrative law and their application; basic practices, principles, and methods of legal principles, statutory law and legal research; trail and administrative hearing procedures and the rules of evidence; modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work; English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; and techniques for providing a high level of customer services by effectively dealing with public, vendors, contractors and County staff. Deputy County Counsel II (in addition to above) Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility; basic pre-trial, trial and administrative hearing rules and procedures; and legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to common government agency legal problems. Deputy County Counsel III (in addition to the above) Advanced legal research methods; established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to County activities; pertinent Federal, State and local laws and regulations; comprehensive pre-trial, trial and administrative hearing rules and procedures; complex legal principles, facts and evidence related to legal problems common to government agencies; and organization, duties, powers, limitations and authority of the County Counsel's Office. Deputy County Counsel IV (in addition to the above) Legal principles, practices and procedures for civil criminal, constitutional and administrative law; current principles and practices of governmental and municipal law and their application at the comprehensive level of understanding; and principles and practices of effective employee , supervision, training, motivation, evaluation and development. Skill and Ability To: Deputy County Counsel I Learn to research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems found in government agency practices; learn to analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments; learn to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically in written form; present law, facts and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs; use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations. Deputy County Counsel II, III, and IV Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the County and the department in meetings with governmental agencies, businesses, professionals, and regulatory and legislative organizations; analyze and apply complex legal principles, facts and evidence to legal problems; follow pre-trial, trial and administrative hearing rules and procedures; analyze and draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents; analyze, investigate, explain and write reports on legal matters; interview and prepare witnesses for testimony; and make recommendations and/or determinations concerning the advisability to prosecute, compromise or dismiss civil litigation. Education, Training, and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Deputy County Counsel I Experience within a legal office or environment, in a lessor capacity or internship desired. Deputy County Counsel II Two (2) years of professional legal experience at a level equivalent to the Deputy County Counsel I. Deputy County Counsel III Four (4) years of professional legal experience which has included at least two years at a level equivalent to the Deputy County Counsel II. Deputy County Counsel IV Six (6) years of professional legal experience which included at least (2) years at a level equivalent to the Deputy County Counsel III. Special Requirements Must possession of a valid California driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record. Must possess and maintain active membership in the State Bar of California. Bargaining Unit 4 - Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :13 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Management Time Off (MTO) : 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125 Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance LEGALSHIELD Life Insurance: $50,000.00 County paid Retirement Information: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month Closing Date/Time: 4/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Description Deputy County Counsel II: $42.58 - $51.77 Deputy County Counsel III: $49.30 - $59.90 (3% COLA increase effective October 2024 and October 2025) S eeking a dynamic attorney to join the County Counsel’s Office in providing high-quality legal services to the County’s departments and agencies, special districts, and elected officials. The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing, and critical thinking skills and will enjoy the challenge of advising clients, appearing in court, and working creatively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a public agency setting is preferred, though not required. Our team works in the office and remotely to deliver our clients the results they seek in a highly ethical, politically sensitive manner - and has fun doing it. DEFINITION: Under direction of County Counsel, provides professional legal services and representation, advice and assistance to County departments, employees, the Board of Supervisors and various committees and commissions; represents County governmental jurisdictions in legal and business matters; and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Deputy County Counsel I This is the entry level class in the Deputy County Counsel series. Initially incumbents are under close supervision and are expected to learn and perform the less difficult and less-controversial assignments in the County Counsel's office under the direction and guidance of County Counsel or more senior attorneys. Incumbents normally advance to the level of Deputy County Counsel II after gaining experience, achieving proficiency, and demonstrating ability to perform tasks which meet the requirements for Deputy County Counsel II. Deputy County Counsel II This is the second level class in the Deputy County Counsel series. Incumbents are under general direction, through formal and informal work review; incumbents perform a full scope of generalist duties and are assigned specific County departments to represent in legal matters. Projects assigned at this level are more difficult and complex and receive a lesser degree of supervision. Deputy County Counsel III This is the third level in the Deputy County Counsel series. Incumbents work on complex and difficult legal matters and controversial professional duties and assignments that require a high level of independence of action and limited direction from County Counsel, particularly on matters involving monetary settlement and appeal decisions. In the absence of a Deputy County Counsel IV or County Counsel, incumbent may be required to attend Board of Supervisors meetings. Deputy County Counsel IV This is the advanced journey-level class in the Deputy County Counsel series and is the senior level within this flexibly series. Incumbents work on complex and sensitive legal assignments requiring a high degree of independent judgment and discretion, are fully experienced in procedures related to assigned area of responsibility and may provide day-to-day assistance and supervision to less experienced staff attorneys, paralegal and clerical support staff. Incumbents at this level may represent County Counsel at Board meetings and act as County Counsel in their absence. Example of Duties Provides a variety of professional legal services to County departments and jurisdictions, advises and/or represents County departments, commissions, special districts and jurisdictions; Reviews, researches and/or writes contracts for County department purchases or services; Researches, drafts opinions, and presents legal briefs, petitions, ordinances, memorandums, opinions, resolutions, court orders and related correspondence and documents; Researches and writes legal opinions for the Board of Supervisors and County departments, commissions, special districts and jurisdictions; Reviews charging allegations and advises social workers on dependency petitions, represents social workers in juvenile dependency proceedings, and may present evidence and arguments in juvenile dependency proceedings; Represents the County in litigation including interpretation and applying legal authorities in the preparation of pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents, case p0reparation, court appearances, and motion practice; Partners with and supports outside counsel representing the County; Interviews and prepares witnesses for testimony; Provides legal advice and represents County departments and jurisdictions in a variety of issues including general liability and tax related claims, and appeals for assessment of property; Provides training to departments on legal issues and responsibilities; Reviews and interprets current legislation and litigation relevant to County services and/or administration. Advises County personnel and Board of Supervisors on relevancy of such legislation and litigation; Reviews a variety of contracts to ensure compliance with payment and legal implications; Reviews a variety of subdivision maps, plans, codes and procedures to ensure compliance with State and local rules, regulations and laws; Prepares probate, conservatorship and accounting petitions and presents evidence and arguments on behalf of the Public Guardian; Represents and advises County personnel in labor and employment matters, including disciplinary appeals and grievance proceedings; Makes presentations before the Board of Supervisors. Represents the County in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional, business and community organizations. Assists department heads and staff in establishing operational policies by developing and applying legal points and procedures. Recommends changes to department policies and procedures to meet changing legal requirements; Meets and negotiates with outside parties in matters arising out of claims, property transactions, and other County business; Attend and participates in professional group meetings and committees. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of municipal law. Researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to County needs; When assigned as Deputy County Counsel IV, may provide work direction to paralegal, clerical and related office support staff and informally reviews and evaluates their work product; and Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: State and Federal Code dealing with the authority and responsibility of public entities. Deputy County Counsel I Basic principles and practices of civil, constitutional and administrative law and their application; basic practices, principles, and methods of legal principles, statutory law and legal research; trail and administrative hearing procedures and the rules of evidence; modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work; English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; and techniques for providing a high level of customer services by effectively dealing with public, vendors, contractors and County staff. Deputy County Counsel II (in addition to above) Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility; basic pre-trial, trial and administrative hearing rules and procedures; and legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to common government agency legal problems. Deputy County Counsel III (in addition to the above) Advanced legal research methods; established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to County activities; pertinent Federal, State and local laws and regulations; comprehensive pre-trial, trial and administrative hearing rules and procedures; complex legal principles, facts and evidence related to legal problems common to government agencies; and organization, duties, powers, limitations and authority of the County Counsel's Office. Deputy County Counsel IV (in addition to the above) Legal principles, practices and procedures for civil criminal, constitutional and administrative law; current principles and practices of governmental and municipal law and their application at the comprehensive level of understanding; and principles and practices of effective employee , supervision, training, motivation, evaluation and development. Skill and Ability To: Deputy County Counsel I Learn to research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems found in government agency practices; learn to analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments; learn to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically in written form; present law, facts and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs; use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations. Deputy County Counsel II, III, and IV Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the County and the department in meetings with governmental agencies, businesses, professionals, and regulatory and legislative organizations; analyze and apply complex legal principles, facts and evidence to legal problems; follow pre-trial, trial and administrative hearing rules and procedures; analyze and draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents; analyze, investigate, explain and write reports on legal matters; interview and prepare witnesses for testimony; and make recommendations and/or determinations concerning the advisability to prosecute, compromise or dismiss civil litigation. Education, Training, and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Deputy County Counsel I Experience within a legal office or environment, in a lessor capacity or internship desired. Deputy County Counsel II Two (2) years of professional legal experience at a level equivalent to the Deputy County Counsel I. Deputy County Counsel III Four (4) years of professional legal experience which has included at least two years at a level equivalent to the Deputy County Counsel II. Deputy County Counsel IV Six (6) years of professional legal experience which included at least (2) years at a level equivalent to the Deputy County Counsel III. Special Requirements Must possession of a valid California driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record. Must possess and maintain active membership in the State Bar of California. Bargaining Unit 4 - Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :13 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Management Time Off (MTO) : 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125 Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance LEGALSHIELD Life Insurance: $50,000.00 County paid Retirement Information: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month Closing Date/Time: 4/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO
Golden, Colorado, United States
The Caseworker performs journey level casework for a variety of identified areas; possibly to provide Child Welfare services using safety organized practice techniques to engage families. Conduct home and community visits, to assess allegations of child/adult abuse and neglect. Assess situations for safety and risk. Make referrals to community and system based services. Create treatment plans. Monitor progress of specific cases, documenting case information and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and other resources for services and supports. Depending on the assigned program: investigate allegations of child/adult abuse and neglect; determine child placement when necessary to ensure safety; work with extended family to create safety and support plans; attend court hearings, prepare court reports and testify when necessary. Apply By: 04/14/24 Division: Children Youth Family & Adult Protection Division Management Level: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. Description: Hiring salary starts at $64,052.56 - $68,338.80 USD Annually Salary will be determined based on education, licensure, and experience; Relatable Master's and Licenses will receive additional salary in addition to base salary. Details will be discussed during the interview process. Benefits includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. Click Here for our Total Rewards summary. Personal Choice Work Model: After six months of employment, all employees can work with their supervisor to develop a work model that works best for them. This means an employee may choose to work from the office more or from home more, with some general expectations , which may include in -person tasks required by your role, ie in -person facilitated family meetings , if the family chooses, and in-person group supervision at least monthly , among others . Jeffco Division of Children, Youth, Families, and Adult Protection includes exceptional individuals on the following teams: Intake - Day Shift and Swing Shift Permanency Chafee Collaborative Foster Care and Foster Care Placement Early Intervention Services FIT Court Kinship Navigation Permanency Round Table and Facilitated Family Meeting Facilitator Prevention Sex Abuse Please note: we may not currently have vacancies in each team listed above. Are you interested in joining one of the teams above? Does a career focused on strengthening and preserving families excite you? Is self-care and support from all levels of the organization important to you? Do you thrive in an organization where your voice is valued and thinking outside of the box is encouraged? Are you searching for a position that uses your critical thinking , creative problem solving , and organizational skills to collaborate with families to achieve safety and permanency ? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families in our community? Join our team to celebrate families’ successes and help people build better, safer lives. Check out Mikayla’s story HERE and watch our job preview VIDEO . here. RESPONSIBILITIES All Child Welfare Caseworkers: Are responsible for extensive case documentation, which includes preparing court reports and social histories, and utilizing family engagement skills to mitigate risk and enhance safety that will be used in the office, client homes, and in the community. Assessing safety of a child/youth and making decisions based on information available, which could include removing a child from their home. Advocating for families and children, testifying in court, and de-escalating potentially volatile situations. Potential for late evening hours to address crisis situations and participation in the emergency coverage schedule. The hours of this position can be unpredictable. Daily travel around the Denver Metro area and periodic travel throughout Colorado. The Permanency Caseworker may travel occasionally outside of Colorado. Will discuss in detail and work with families who are dealing with substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, multi-generational poverty, child abuse, child neglect and sexual abuse. In addition to the above responsibilities a Caseworker will also be responsible for the following duties dependent upon which team a Caseworker is selected for. The Intake Caseworker (Day shift or Swing shift) is also responsible for: Assessing allegations of abuse/neglect and referring clients to appropriate services. Collaborating with law enforcement, schools, medical personnel, mental health agencies, the courts and providers caring for children. Swing Shift Caseworker schedule: 12:00 to 10:30 pm either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday and will be eligible for a shift differential with a starting salary of $65,052.56 . The Permanency Caseworker is also responsible for: Coordinating resources for child protection, family and adolescent crisis response, delinquency and parent/child conflict, emancipation planning, and facilitating adoptions. Collaborating with service providers, courts, the community, schools, and assessment centers. The Chafee Caseworker is also responsible for: Working with youth who are either in foster care or who have left foster care to ensure readiness for emancipation. Administering and interpreting standard assessments and treatment planning to remediate identified deficiencies. Managing program expenditures to ensure that spending is within the annually approved budget. Collaborating with the fostering youth to independence (FYI) voucher program and managing FYI program expenditures. Maximizing the impact of the Chafee Program through consultation with caseworkers and community partners. This job requires weekend and evening work and may include multi-day trips to accompany youth to activities outside of the metro area several times annually The Foster Care Placement Coordinator is also responsible for: Collaborating with the assigned caseworker of the child(ren) to effectively identify and secure foster care homes for children needing temporary care. Efficiently managing emergency and planned Placement Desk Referrals through the use of the Integrated Case Management System (ICM) Generating the initial contracts of foster and group home placements for Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties. Organizing and facilitating Pending Placement Review Meetings (PPR) and Semi-annual Child Placement Agency Meetings. On a quarterly basis, conducting face to face meetings with CPAs to enhance partnerships, discuss children/youth currently in placement, and addressing issues including but not limited to quality of care, placement openings, better understand the services they are providing, and intentionally match children to their homes. Quality assurance of CFCP foster homes and providers certified through CPA's. The Early Intervention Services Caseworker is also responsible for: Coordinating resources for child protection, family and adolescent crisis response, delinquency and parent/child conflict, emancipation planning, and facilitating adoptions. Collaborating with service providers, courts, the community, schools, and assessment centers. This position is not court involved. Focuses on short term goals. The FIT Court Caseworker is also responsible for: Discussing in detail and work with families who are dealing with drug treatment, substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, multi-generational poverty, child abuse, child neglect and sexual abuse. Coordinating resources for child protection, family and adolescent crisis response, delinquency and parent/child conflict, emancipation planning, and facilitating adoptions. Collaborating with service providers, courts, the community, schools, and assessment centers. Frequent late evening hours to address crisis situations and participation in the emergency coverage schedule. The hours of this position can be unpredictable. The Kinship Navigation Caseworker is also responsible for: Completing Kinship Home Assessments that assess for safety, strengths, needs, and the caregiver’s ability to meet the needs of the child Providing hands on coaching and guidance to kinship caregivers utilizing methods from the Trust Based Relational Intervention model Monthly contact with families, including home visits, to continually assess for safety and provide ongoing support Partnering with caseworkers and conducting joint home visits to ensure case plan objectives are met Identifying back-up placement options and developing extensive support networks for kinship families Working with the Family Search and Engagement team to identify additional family support options when necessary Attending facilitated family meetings, group supervision, and other professional meetings as required Collaborating with the Community Assistance Division and other community partners to ensure families are receiving the benefits, services, and support they need The Permanency Round Table (PRT)/ Facilitated Family Meeting Facilitator (FFM) Caseworker is also responsible for: Facilitating and coordinating PRTs and/or FFMs using a structured framework with children/youth, internal and external consultants, supervisors, caseworkers, support persons, and administration. Demonstrating a thorough knowledge and understanding of social casework principles, concepts and ethics by using a strength-based and solution focused practice. Independently analyzing complex situations and barriers, help teams formulate plans and make decisions regarding the urgency of permanency. Practicing strategies that result in effective engagement of children, youth and families during the course of the case until legal and relational permanency is achieved. Mediating difficult interactions between parties of the case. Using diligent search techniques throughout the life of the case to locate family and kin of children. The Prevention Caseworker is also responsible for: Coordinating and connecting families to appropriate resources and services to prevent future referrals and extensive case documentation. Collaborating with service providers, courts, the community, schools, law enforcement, medical personnel, mental health agencies and assessment centers. Utilizing family engagement skills to mitigate risk and enhance safety that will be used in the office, client homes, and in the community. Advocating for families and children, testifying in court, and de-escalating potentially volatile situations. Discussing in detail and work with families who are dealing with substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, multi-generational poverty, child abuse, child neglect and sexual abuse The Sex Abuse Caseworker is also responsible for: Discussing, n detail and work, with families who are dealing with substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, multi-generational poverty, child abuse, child neglect and sexual abuse. Assessing allegations of abuse/neglect and referring clients to appropriate services. Collaborating with law enforcement, schools, medical personnel, mental health agencies, the courts and providers caring for children. Coordinating resources for child protection, family and adolescent crisis response, delinquency and parent/child conflict, emancipation planning, and facilitating adoptions. Collaborating with service providers, courts, the community, schools, and assessment centers. As an employer of choice, we hope you will feel welcome here. The inclusive environment and culture of dignity and respect are what makes this organization so unique. We appreciate that staff uphold our mission and help provide opportunities for our customers to succeed. J efferson County Human Services upholds a unique set of core competencies and guiding principles. Equitable Access to Community Influences of Health Inclusive Voice Trauma-Informed Customer Service Employer of Choice Resiliency Two-Generation Model Value Curve As an employer of choice, we hope you will feel welcome here. The inclusive environment and culture of dignity and respect are what makes this organization so unique. Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To qualify, a candidate must meet the bullets listed below: A bachelor’s degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques; and, Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency. Some examples of appropriate experience could include: clinical experience, residential child care experience, milieu experience, domestic violence case manager, paid victim's advocate, paralegal or legal clerk, probation officer, law enforcement, corrections work, shelter experience, arbitration, forensic interviewing, para-professional work, educational work, and/or other case management experience Offer of employment contingent on criminal history, state automated case management system check, MVR check, and education verification. Must not have one of the following convictions: Child abuse, crime of violence, unlawful sexual behavior, or felony for domestic violence. Must not have a felony involving physical assault, battery, or drug-related offense within the past five years. Must not have a pattern of misdemeanor convictions within the past 10 years. Must have valid driver's license, if you are from out of state, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date and you must not have any major violations, including DUI, DWI, and/or DWAI conviction(s) in the past three years. Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample. We will be reviewing the experience and education fields on your application and a resume is not required. During this process you will be asked to provide a copy of your college transcripts. If you have any questions about this position, please reach out to the hiring managers: Eric Wysocki - ewysocki@co.jefferson.co.us; (303) 271-4069 Liz Huffman - ehuffman@co.jefferson.co.us; (303) 271-4674 Bryan Moats - bmoats@co.jefferson.co.us; (303) 271-4033 Recruitment Process: You are able to see your status and any communication when you log into your candidate portal . Listed below are the steps in our recruiting process: Once the job bulletin has closed, the Talent Acquisition Team evaluates all applications based on the minimum requirements listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin. Next, the Talent Acquisition Team reviews applications for the preferred skills. While these skills are not a requirement for the position, they will contribute to the success of the new hire in this role. These skills are scored and the highest scoring applicants will be forwarded to the next step. The next step includes the hiring team reviewing applications and deciding who to contact for a phone screen/interview. The number of applications forwarded for Manager Review depends on the hiring teams request and can range from 10 applications to everyone who meets minimum requirements; not everyone who makes it to Manager Review is guaranteed an interview. If the hiring team wishes to speak with you further, they will reach out to you via phone call or email using the contact information listed on your application. You may receive emails asking you to complete a task within your candidate portal and it is important that you are receiving our emails as we do not want you to miss out on an opportunity. The time frame for contacting applicants depends on the hiring team's schedule/workload and how many applications were referred for manager review. Please note that Jefferson County receives on average over 100 applications per job bulletin. Thank you for your patience and for your interest in Jefferson County Government! We wish you success through this process. Do not forget to sign up for Job Interest Alerts through your candidate portal to receive email alerts for future positions you are interested in. Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: : Certifications: Languages: Category: Health & Human Services
The Caseworker performs journey level casework for a variety of identified areas; possibly to provide Child Welfare services using safety organized practice techniques to engage families. Conduct home and community visits, to assess allegations of child/adult abuse and neglect. Assess situations for safety and risk. Make referrals to community and system based services. Create treatment plans. Monitor progress of specific cases, documenting case information and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and other resources for services and supports. Depending on the assigned program: investigate allegations of child/adult abuse and neglect; determine child placement when necessary to ensure safety; work with extended family to create safety and support plans; attend court hearings, prepare court reports and testify when necessary. Apply By: 04/14/24 Division: Children Youth Family & Adult Protection Division Management Level: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. Description: Hiring salary starts at $64,052.56 - $68,338.80 USD Annually Salary will be determined based on education, licensure, and experience; Relatable Master's and Licenses will receive additional salary in addition to base salary. Details will be discussed during the interview process. Benefits includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. Click Here for our Total Rewards summary. Personal Choice Work Model: After six months of employment, all employees can work with their supervisor to develop a work model that works best for them. This means an employee may choose to work from the office more or from home more, with some general expectations , which may include in -person tasks required by your role, ie in -person facilitated family meetings , if the family chooses, and in-person group supervision at least monthly , among others . Jeffco Division of Children, Youth, Families, and Adult Protection includes exceptional individuals on the following teams: Intake - Day Shift and Swing Shift Permanency Chafee Collaborative Foster Care and Foster Care Placement Early Intervention Services FIT Court Kinship Navigation Permanency Round Table and Facilitated Family Meeting Facilitator Prevention Sex Abuse Please note: we may not currently have vacancies in each team listed above. Are you interested in joining one of the teams above? Does a career focused on strengthening and preserving families excite you? Is self-care and support from all levels of the organization important to you? Do you thrive in an organization where your voice is valued and thinking outside of the box is encouraged? Are you searching for a position that uses your critical thinking , creative problem solving , and organizational skills to collaborate with families to achieve safety and permanency ? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families in our community? Join our team to celebrate families’ successes and help people build better, safer lives. Check out Mikayla’s story HERE and watch our job preview VIDEO . here. RESPONSIBILITIES All Child Welfare Caseworkers: Are responsible for extensive case documentation, which includes preparing court reports and social histories, and utilizing family engagement skills to mitigate risk and enhance safety that will be used in the office, client homes, and in the community. Assessing safety of a child/youth and making decisions based on information available, which could include removing a child from their home. Advocating for families and children, testifying in court, and de-escalating potentially volatile situations. Potential for late evening hours to address crisis situations and participation in the emergency coverage schedule. The hours of this position can be unpredictable. Daily travel around the Denver Metro area and periodic travel throughout Colorado. The Permanency Caseworker may travel occasionally outside of Colorado. Will discuss in detail and work with families who are dealing with substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, multi-generational poverty, child abuse, child neglect and sexual abuse. In addition to the above responsibilities a Caseworker will also be responsible for the following duties dependent upon which team a Caseworker is selected for. The Intake Caseworker (Day shift or Swing shift) is also responsible for: Assessing allegations of abuse/neglect and referring clients to appropriate services. Collaborating with law enforcement, schools, medical personnel, mental health agencies, the courts and providers caring for children. Swing Shift Caseworker schedule: 12:00 to 10:30 pm either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday and will be eligible for a shift differential with a starting salary of $65,052.56 . The Permanency Caseworker is also responsible for: Coordinating resources for child protection, family and adolescent crisis response, delinquency and parent/child conflict, emancipation planning, and facilitating adoptions. Collaborating with service providers, courts, the community, schools, and assessment centers. The Chafee Caseworker is also responsible for: Working with youth who are either in foster care or who have left foster care to ensure readiness for emancipation. Administering and interpreting standard assessments and treatment planning to remediate identified deficiencies. Managing program expenditures to ensure that spending is within the annually approved budget. Collaborating with the fostering youth to independence (FYI) voucher program and managing FYI program expenditures. Maximizing the impact of the Chafee Program through consultation with caseworkers and community partners. This job requires weekend and evening work and may include multi-day trips to accompany youth to activities outside of the metro area several times annually The Foster Care Placement Coordinator is also responsible for: Collaborating with the assigned caseworker of the child(ren) to effectively identify and secure foster care homes for children needing temporary care. Efficiently managing emergency and planned Placement Desk Referrals through the use of the Integrated Case Management System (ICM) Generating the initial contracts of foster and group home placements for Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties. Organizing and facilitating Pending Placement Review Meetings (PPR) and Semi-annual Child Placement Agency Meetings. On a quarterly basis, conducting face to face meetings with CPAs to enhance partnerships, discuss children/youth currently in placement, and addressing issues including but not limited to quality of care, placement openings, better understand the services they are providing, and intentionally match children to their homes. Quality assurance of CFCP foster homes and providers certified through CPA's. The Early Intervention Services Caseworker is also responsible for: Coordinating resources for child protection, family and adolescent crisis response, delinquency and parent/child conflict, emancipation planning, and facilitating adoptions. Collaborating with service providers, courts, the community, schools, and assessment centers. This position is not court involved. Focuses on short term goals. The FIT Court Caseworker is also responsible for: Discussing in detail and work with families who are dealing with drug treatment, substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, multi-generational poverty, child abuse, child neglect and sexual abuse. Coordinating resources for child protection, family and adolescent crisis response, delinquency and parent/child conflict, emancipation planning, and facilitating adoptions. Collaborating with service providers, courts, the community, schools, and assessment centers. Frequent late evening hours to address crisis situations and participation in the emergency coverage schedule. The hours of this position can be unpredictable. The Kinship Navigation Caseworker is also responsible for: Completing Kinship Home Assessments that assess for safety, strengths, needs, and the caregiver’s ability to meet the needs of the child Providing hands on coaching and guidance to kinship caregivers utilizing methods from the Trust Based Relational Intervention model Monthly contact with families, including home visits, to continually assess for safety and provide ongoing support Partnering with caseworkers and conducting joint home visits to ensure case plan objectives are met Identifying back-up placement options and developing extensive support networks for kinship families Working with the Family Search and Engagement team to identify additional family support options when necessary Attending facilitated family meetings, group supervision, and other professional meetings as required Collaborating with the Community Assistance Division and other community partners to ensure families are receiving the benefits, services, and support they need The Permanency Round Table (PRT)/ Facilitated Family Meeting Facilitator (FFM) Caseworker is also responsible for: Facilitating and coordinating PRTs and/or FFMs using a structured framework with children/youth, internal and external consultants, supervisors, caseworkers, support persons, and administration. Demonstrating a thorough knowledge and understanding of social casework principles, concepts and ethics by using a strength-based and solution focused practice. Independently analyzing complex situations and barriers, help teams formulate plans and make decisions regarding the urgency of permanency. Practicing strategies that result in effective engagement of children, youth and families during the course of the case until legal and relational permanency is achieved. Mediating difficult interactions between parties of the case. Using diligent search techniques throughout the life of the case to locate family and kin of children. The Prevention Caseworker is also responsible for: Coordinating and connecting families to appropriate resources and services to prevent future referrals and extensive case documentation. Collaborating with service providers, courts, the community, schools, law enforcement, medical personnel, mental health agencies and assessment centers. Utilizing family engagement skills to mitigate risk and enhance safety that will be used in the office, client homes, and in the community. Advocating for families and children, testifying in court, and de-escalating potentially volatile situations. Discussing in detail and work with families who are dealing with substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, multi-generational poverty, child abuse, child neglect and sexual abuse The Sex Abuse Caseworker is also responsible for: Discussing, n detail and work, with families who are dealing with substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, multi-generational poverty, child abuse, child neglect and sexual abuse. Assessing allegations of abuse/neglect and referring clients to appropriate services. Collaborating with law enforcement, schools, medical personnel, mental health agencies, the courts and providers caring for children. Coordinating resources for child protection, family and adolescent crisis response, delinquency and parent/child conflict, emancipation planning, and facilitating adoptions. Collaborating with service providers, courts, the community, schools, and assessment centers. As an employer of choice, we hope you will feel welcome here. The inclusive environment and culture of dignity and respect are what makes this organization so unique. We appreciate that staff uphold our mission and help provide opportunities for our customers to succeed. J efferson County Human Services upholds a unique set of core competencies and guiding principles. Equitable Access to Community Influences of Health Inclusive Voice Trauma-Informed Customer Service Employer of Choice Resiliency Two-Generation Model Value Curve As an employer of choice, we hope you will feel welcome here. The inclusive environment and culture of dignity and respect are what makes this organization so unique. Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To qualify, a candidate must meet the bullets listed below: A bachelor’s degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques; and, Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency. Some examples of appropriate experience could include: clinical experience, residential child care experience, milieu experience, domestic violence case manager, paid victim's advocate, paralegal or legal clerk, probation officer, law enforcement, corrections work, shelter experience, arbitration, forensic interviewing, para-professional work, educational work, and/or other case management experience Offer of employment contingent on criminal history, state automated case management system check, MVR check, and education verification. Must not have one of the following convictions: Child abuse, crime of violence, unlawful sexual behavior, or felony for domestic violence. Must not have a felony involving physical assault, battery, or drug-related offense within the past five years. Must not have a pattern of misdemeanor convictions within the past 10 years. Must have valid driver's license, if you are from out of state, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date and you must not have any major violations, including DUI, DWI, and/or DWAI conviction(s) in the past three years. Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample. We will be reviewing the experience and education fields on your application and a resume is not required. During this process you will be asked to provide a copy of your college transcripts. If you have any questions about this position, please reach out to the hiring managers: Eric Wysocki - ewysocki@co.jefferson.co.us; (303) 271-4069 Liz Huffman - ehuffman@co.jefferson.co.us; (303) 271-4674 Bryan Moats - bmoats@co.jefferson.co.us; (303) 271-4033 Recruitment Process: You are able to see your status and any communication when you log into your candidate portal . Listed below are the steps in our recruiting process: Once the job bulletin has closed, the Talent Acquisition Team evaluates all applications based on the minimum requirements listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin. Next, the Talent Acquisition Team reviews applications for the preferred skills. While these skills are not a requirement for the position, they will contribute to the success of the new hire in this role. These skills are scored and the highest scoring applicants will be forwarded to the next step. The next step includes the hiring team reviewing applications and deciding who to contact for a phone screen/interview. The number of applications forwarded for Manager Review depends on the hiring teams request and can range from 10 applications to everyone who meets minimum requirements; not everyone who makes it to Manager Review is guaranteed an interview. If the hiring team wishes to speak with you further, they will reach out to you via phone call or email using the contact information listed on your application. You may receive emails asking you to complete a task within your candidate portal and it is important that you are receiving our emails as we do not want you to miss out on an opportunity. The time frame for contacting applicants depends on the hiring team's schedule/workload and how many applications were referred for manager review. Please note that Jefferson County receives on average over 100 applications per job bulletin. Thank you for your patience and for your interest in Jefferson County Government! We wish you success through this process. Do not forget to sign up for Job Interest Alerts through your candidate portal to receive email alerts for future positions you are interested in. Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: : Certifications: Languages: Category: Health & Human Services