Case Services Aide II – Ongoing

Teller County's Department of Human Services is seeking a Case Services Aide II – Ongoing to provide supervised court-ordered visitations between children and their families in a variety of settings to promote and/or maintain the bonding/relationship of the child(ren) and parent/family; may provide Para-professional services primarily for problems in the home in support of a treatment plan developed by professional caseworkers; is the main backup for the Hotline Screener during business hours. Utilizes specialized screening techniques regarding concerns and identifies imminent safety issues of the child, youth or adult; performs background checks on adults and children in both Adult Protection and Child Welfare referrals; responsible for all documentations into computer systems utilized by both programs.

What You'll Do:

(1) Supervise court-ordered visitations. Coordinate scheduling with parents, foster parents, schools and visitation room availability. Provide Supervisor with a monthly schedule of visits. Document observations and interactions of family members/clients following each visit.

(2) Utilization of fact-based information gathering while developing analytical ability to determine if there is an immediate concern for safety.

(3) Provide transportation to clients as needed.

(4) Meet regularly with supervisor, and social caseworkers to coordinate and review case plans; provide immediate information to therapists/social caseworkers in response to client crisis or negative change in client behavior.

(5) Participate in team/unit and DHS agency meetings.

(6) Request records such as police reports, medical and social history and school records. Maintain confidential records and statistics on work performed, and other records as required in conjunction with caseworker. Input referrals and other forms into various computer systems.

(8) Perform administrative duties for Supervisors and Caseworkers to include, but not limited to, logging of court orders, preparing cases for electronic storage, filing, copying, filing out routine forms and due diligence reports and letters.

(9) Act as back up to the Case Services Aid – Intake. Accepts reports of potential or alleged abuse and /or neglect of children, youth, or adults by phone or in person.