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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Permanency Social Caseworker (Social Caseworker B) to join the child welfare team in a hybrid work model based in Centennial, CO. This full-time role supports families through case closure by assessing safety and service needs, implementing family service plans, coordinating with community partners, and working toward permanency and well-being for children and families.

• Location: Centennial, CO (Hybrid — requires approximately 3 days in the office; office locations may include nearby sites)
• Employment type: Full-Time
• Salary (source): $54,589.08 - $81,831.10 per year
• Anticipated hiring range: $61,232.08 - $74,555.52
• Posting date: 2026-09-25 — Closing date: 2026-10-09

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Key responsibilities

• Provide professional case management: assess safety, identify root causes of referrals, monitor progress, and reduce barriers to permanency.
• Develop, recommend, and implement family service plans and interventions that increase parental protective capacities.
• Maintain monthly face-to-face contacts with children and families; document interactions and decisions in required systems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary partners (law enforcement, medical professionals, CASA/GAL, treatment providers, schools, etc.) and participate in crossover or transfer meetings.
• Prepare and consolidate background information, court documentation, and progress reports; attend court and testify as needed.
• Participate in supervision, team/unit/division meetings, RED team, Family Team Meetings, and required continuing education.
• Complete timely TRAILS entries, placement paperwork, service referrals, visitation assessments, and other regulated documentation.

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Required qualifications

Education & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human behavioral science field (including at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in human behavior science) AND one year professional casework, case management, or human services experience; OR
• Completion of a child welfare internship with direct service to children and families; OR
• One year of volunteer service in a human services agency at 20 hours/week.
• A master’s degree in social work or related field meets requirements without experience. Alternate degree/experience combinations are described in the full job requirements.

Skills & competencies

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and manage stressful/complex situations calmly.
• Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills; confident decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to prepare reports and present information to courts and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, take initiative, and manage multiple cases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn agency/state systems.
• Behavioral competencies required: Accountability, Accessibility, Inclusivity, Integrity.

Pre-employment & post-employment requirements

• Successful completion of pre-employment checks (background, acceptable motor vehicle record).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within two weeks, a valid Colorado Class "R" driver’s license.
• Fingerprinting and Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.
• Must have completed Colorado Pre-Service Training Academy or complete State-required training after hire to maintain Child Welfare Certification (including 40+ hours of annual training).
• Position is essential; staff must be available for emergency response and may rotate on-call.

Applicants: list job duties for each previous position on the application. A resume alone is not sufficient.

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Work environment & physical demands

• Hybrid role with significant time (20–40%) spent away from the office for home visits, collateral contacts, and transportation of children/clients.
• May involve physical exertion when transporting children and occasional exposure to hostile or threatening situations.
• Typical physical demands:
  • ~50% sitting and ~50% standing/walking.
  • Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 20 lbs; sometimes use equipment for heavier loads.
  • Occasional stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, crouching.
  • Constant use of visual and manual coordination for computer and other tools; regular verbal/auditory communication.

Definitions used in this posting:

• Occasionally: less than 1/3 of the time
• Frequently: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
• Constantly: more than 2/3 of the time

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Compensation & benefits

• Salary range reported in source: $54,589.08 - $81,831.10 per year.
• Anticipated hiring range: $61,232.08 - $74,555.52.
• Benefits include standard county employee offerings (health, retirement, leave, and possible Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility). See the Confidential Client’s benefit summary for details.

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Why this role matters

As a Permanency Social Caseworker you’ll play a direct role in building family stability and safety. This position contributes to breaking cycles of poverty and preventing abuse and neglect through coordinated, family-centered services. If you’re committed to child welfare and community impact, this role offers meaningful, hands-on work with professional development and certification opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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