Teller County's Department of Human Services located in Woodland Park, CO is seeking an experienced caseworker to provide initial response and child protection and Youth in Conflict services; provide crisis assessments and intervention; and supervise placement of children out-of-home.
What You'll Do:
(1) Intervene in youth, and child protection crisis 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 resources.
(5) Testify in court regarding intake and ongoing cases as necessary; make recommendations to the Court.
(6) Prepare and maintain confidential client records and reports on computerized systems i.e. Trails, CBMS; document plans and recommendations; submit files and records for foster care and court review.
(7) Participate in team and community meetings concerning issues of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of children, youth and adults.
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