Support Coordinator Social Case Worker- Child Welfare - City and County of Denver : Job Details

About Our JobWith competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.What We OfferThe City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The budgeted pay for this position will likely be $24.50. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

LocationThe City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.What You'll DoAt Denver Human Services (DHS), we envision a healthy community where people are connected, supported, safe, and well. One in three people in Denver turn to DHS for support at all stages of life. Our employees help children, older adults, families, and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services and experts who support their overall well-being.About Protection & PreventionDenver Human Services works to protect Denver's children, youth, adults, and elders by providing services and advocacy while promoting family stability, respecting diversity, and working to create and strengthen connections to community resources. We work to prevent abuse by providing education, resources, and support to parents, families, and community organizations.Denver Human Services is seeking a committed, passionate Support Coordinator Social Case Worker to serve our Child Welfare Services Clients.Overall, the Support Coordinator Social Case Worker:

• Receives on-the-job training on acceptable case work methods and techniques in order to perform a variety of case management functions
• Provides clerical and supportive services to staff within the Child Welfare Division
• Identifies appropriate and available services for families as well as documenting case plan information
• Provides a variety of ancillary assignments as needed including preparing and maintaining records, completing required forms and reports and entering information into our Trails database
• Makes contacts with collaterals and community partners such as law enforcement, school personnel and medical professionals to obtain case information, coordinate services and/or secure assistance
• Attends training sessions to learn concepts, principles, practices and application of case work, studies applicable rules and regulations, and receives instruction in the interpretation and application of appropriate laws, rules, regulations, and procedures
• Trains and assists in interviewing clients and family members, documenting family history, assessing family barriers and needs, and in developing treatment plans
• Receives training and instruction in identifying and interpreting social, occupational, and environmental factors related to a case and the internal and external resources available

Additionally, the Support Coordinator Social Case Worker:

• Performs increasingly more responsible work as the employee gains experience and independently provides basic case work services
• Assists in the establishment and maintenance of case files, records, and other required documentation and the preparation of periodic reports
• Assists in the coordination and delivery of services to clients and family members
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Represents the department in accordance with CDHS and city rules and regulations
• Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the mayor
• Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above

What You'll BringWe value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Basic computer skills. Knowledge of MS Applications and ability to learn new computer applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to outside stakeholders and other professionals via email, telephone, fax, etc
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, managers, families and other professionals
• Ability to perform efficiently in a high volume, high stress environment

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Guidance and Counseling, or a related field
• Experience Requirement: None
• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted
• Licensure: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application DeadlineThis position is expected to stay open until November 8th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than November 8th at midnight to ensure consideration.About Everything ElseJob ProfileCS2657 Social Case Worker CoordinatorTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.Position TypeUnlimitedPosition Salary Range$22.76 - $34.14Starting PayAlthough the full pay range for this position is listed above, the budgeted pay for this position will likely be $24.50 per hour.AgencyDenver Human ServicesThe City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days' notice.Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.