Child Protection Social Caseworker I/II
Larimer County Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
- Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
- Categories: Human and Social Services
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jun 13, 2025
Job Description:
Child Protection Social Caseworker I/II
Description
OverviewAre you looking for a rewarding career as a Social Caseworker? We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, enthusiastic, and inclusive staff member to join our Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) Division as a Child Protection Social Caseworker!
This position could be hired into either of these specialized areas within the CYF Division: Intake Child Protection Caseworker or Ongoing Child Protection Caseworker.
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At Larimer County Department of Human Services, we strive to be responsive and provide timely resources in partnership with our community so individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe. Read more about the significant work we do on our website: https://www.larimer.gov/humanservices
If you want to work for a county that thrives on collaborating and overcoming challenges, join our team and apply today!
Please note that this posting is open to fill current vacancies. Once those are filled, qualified candidates will be added to an eligibility list.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Performing extensive case documentation in the state database, meeting all mandated requirements, and preparing court reports
- Assessing allegations of child abuse/neglect and monitoring child/youth risk and safety through direct, honest conversations with families and professionals
- Collaborating with law enforcement, schools, medical providers, mental health agencies, and other service organizations
- Facilitating treatment planning with families and their support networks to address safety and risk concerns
- Advocating for families and children, testifying in court, and de-escalating potentially volatile situations
- Traveling daily within the community and to homes for visits, both inside and outside of Larimer County
- Working in the field, in the office, remotely, and in court as needed
- Participating in both individual and group supervision
- Managing complex cases involving substance use, mental health challenges, domestic violence, multi-generational poverty, child abuse/neglect, and sexual abuse
What we're looking for:
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to make sound, difficult decisions
- Flexibility to accommodate frequent evening hours, holidays, and weekends for crisis response and family needs
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to build effective working relationships with County staff, partner agencies, and community members
- Understanding of laws and regulations related to child welfare, including the Colorado Children’s Code and Volume VII
- Capacity to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
- Ability to remain calm and effective during conflict and high-stress situations
- Credibility and professionalism when testifying in court
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Qualifications
Depending on qualifications, this position may be hired as a Social Case Worker I or II.
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
Social Caseworker I Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from a higher education institution with coursework related to the job responsibilities of social caseworker required. Coursework examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human development and behavior, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
- Completion of certification from the State training academy prior to the end of the nine month probationary term is required.
- Upon employment, must maintain annual continuing education hours and state training requirements.
- One (1) year of experience as a Social Caseworker I with Larimer County, or as a professional social caseworker in either a public or private agency, after obtaining a qualifying degree required. A Master's Degree in an appropriate field as defined below may substitute for experience.
- Bachelor's Degree from a higher education institution with coursework related to the job responsibilities of social caseworker required. Coursework examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human development and behavior, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
- Completion of certification from the State training academy prior to the end of the nine month probationary term is required.
- Upon employment, must maintain annual continuing education hours and state training requirements.
Benefits
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .
Supplemental Information
Do you speak Spanish? You may be eligible to receive extra pay from Larimer County's Second Language Compensation Program. To learn more about the program visit: https://www.larimer.gov/hr/employee-relations/2nd-language-compensation
This is a hybrid position and will require at least one day per week in the office . You will also be required to have adequate internet access and space for remote work. Larimer County provides an annual remote work stipend to assist with equipment and office supply needs for remote workspaces.
Office hours for this position will be located at one of the following three locations: 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 2555 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO 200 Peridot Avenue, Loveland, CO.
All new employees and rehires will be required to submit fingerprints for a CBI criminal background check (c.r.s. 26-6-104).
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to: reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
- Short and Long Term Disability.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.
Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 6/26/2025 11:59 PM Mountain