About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Public sector — County government; Children, Youth & Family Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Job Summary

Confidential Client is seeking a Social Caseworker — In‑Home Professional for supervised family time and in‑home child protection services. In this hands‑on role you will work directly with families in their homes and community settings to strengthen parenting skills, assess family dynamics, connect families with resources, and support safe, meaningful parent‑child interactions. This position supports child safety and family reunification and requires sound judgment, adaptability, and effective documentation and coordination with courts and multidisciplinary teams.

• Hiring range: $57,800.00 - $62,800.00 annually
• Anticipated hiring rate: $60,538.40 annually
• Employment type: Full time (Contract)
• Work location: In‑person only (Rockrimmon, CO)
• Note: Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts with their application.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide in‑home instruction to families to strengthen parental competency and promote family independence.
• Teach practical skills (problem‑solving, anger management, conflict resolution, household management) and coach parents on accessing community resources.
• Assess family dynamics and child safety; make case‑informed decisions that support reunification.
• Provide crisis management and assistance in achieving court‑assigned milestones and specialty court homework.
• Coordinate community services, including substance abuse and rehabilitation referrals.
• Monitor and report compliance with court orders (therapy, medication management, substance abuse treatment).
• Prepare for and participate in Treatment Support Meetings (TSM), Family Engagement Meetings (FEM), and court hearings; provide testimony as required.
• Document contacts, maintain accurate records, and update case databases in a timely manner.
• Provide transportation for clients to appointments, school, and court as required (mileage reimbursement available upon request).
• Support Practice and Support & Services teams within the Children, Youth, & Family Services (CYFS) Division as needed.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with coursework relevant to child welfare (human behavior, child development, family intervention, diagnostic/therapeutic techniques). A degree in progress that will be conferred by the start date may be considered.
• One year of professional, internship, or volunteer experience in a human services–related agency. Completion of a BSW/MSW internship may substitute for required experience.
• Working knowledge of casework practices, procedures, and child welfare guidelines.
• Strong assessment, conflict‑resolution, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to complete accurate documentation and reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate with courts, agencies, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation and ability to use personal, insured vehicle for client transport.

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Licenses, Certifications & Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance (per Confidential Client policy).
• Must obtain/maintain applicable certifications; Colorado State Child Welfare Caseworker Certification required within 90 days of course enrollment and maintained thereafter.
• Must pass conditional post‑offer background investigation, fingerprinting, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
• College transcripts required prior to date of hire.
• Due to the sensitive nature of the role, additional background checks may be required (e.g., Government Program Fraud, Child Welfare Abuse & Neglect database checks).

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Work Conditions & Schedule

• Regular in‑person presence is required; duties performed in offices, client homes, schools, jails, and court settings.
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a minimum of two evenings per week until at least 7:00 PM. Flexibility is required to meet client needs; schedule subject to change.
• May be exposed to hostile or unsanitary conditions at times. Role may require occasional lifting (files, supplies, children, car seats).
• Hybrid remote work is dependent upon department discretion — this specific role is in‑person only.
• May require 24/7 on‑call or after‑hours rotational schedule and local or occasional non‑local travel.

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Preferred

• Experience working with early childhood development and/or structured parenting curricula or models.

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Additional Information

• This position serves child protection functions and focuses on families impacted by substance abuse and related concerns.
• This classification does not have formal supervisory authority but may provide guidance or subject matter expertise to others.
• Employment is subject to Confidential Client’s Personnel Policies Manual and may include role‑specific variations in duties or qualifications.
• This posting may close without notice if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.

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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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