Caseworker Intern

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
05/15/26
Division:
Children Youth Family & Adult Protection Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.

Description:

J ob Description

Jefferson County Division of Children, Youth, Families, and Adult Protection’s mission statement is to promote the safety, well-being and permanency for children, youth, adults, and families. With this mission in mind, the internship program at Jefferson County Children, Youth, Families and Adult Protection is designed to establish a network of support for the casework interns.

The primary goal of our program is to prepare you for a career in child protection. As a Casework Intern , you will have the opportunity to shadow other caseworkers in other program areas and sections, in addition to your assigned section, so that you can get a well - rounded experience . Eventually, you will be assigned a case or two where you will also be able to use group supervision for case consultation around practice issues. We will do additional training to prepare you for a career in social work. These topics include but are not limited to orientation to the agency, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, sexual abuse, interviewing for caseworker positions, as well as completing Transfer of Learning requirements. Our agency is very committed to our internship program and views our interns as a valuable resource for our agency and families.

Due to State requirements and the funding of these positions, only candidates who are enrolled in an accredited social work program that have a program requirement to complete an internship will be considered . *Must have access to vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.

Hourly rate for BSW Candidates: $19.00

Hourly rate for MSW Candidates: $20.00

Internships with the Jeffco Division of Children, Youth, Families, and Adult Protection includes exceptional individuals on the following teams:

• Intake - Day Shift and Swing Shift
  

• Permanency
  

• Are you interested in interning with one of the teams above?
  

• Does training toward a career focused on strengthening and preserving families excite you?
  

• Is self-care and support from all levels of the organization important to you?
  

• 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 our job preview VIDEO here.

RESPONSIBILITIES

All Casework Interns support a team 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/at-risk adults 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.
  

• Daily travel around the Denver Metro area and periodic travel throughout 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, specialized casework teams involve the following:

The Intake Casework Intern supports a team 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 .
  

The Permanency Casework Intern supports a team 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.
  

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.

Jefferson 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 Curv e
  

MINIUM QUALIFICATIONS :

To qualify, a candidate must be enrolled in an accredited social work program and completing an internship required by your program. Must have access to vehicle.

Offer of placement is contingent on criminal history, state automated case management system check, and MVR check.

• 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.
  

• A valid driver’s license.
  

• Additional Job Information:
  

• Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample .
  

• In any materials you submit , you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information .
  

• Accommodations Statement : We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.
  

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately . All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities



A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but and will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .



The Hiring Team is seeking the best fit for these roles and will be accepting applications until the positions are filled. This posting will remain open from February 2 through May 15 , 2026 .

If you have any questions about this position, please reach out to the hiring managers:

Liz Huffman - ehuffman@co.jefferson.co.us ; (303) 271-4674

Janet Bueno - jbueno@co.jefferson.co.us; (303) 271-4135

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