After Hours Social Caseworker Temp

After Hours Social Caseworker Temp

Salary

$32.19 - $38.63 Hourly

Location

FC 2555 Midpoint, CO

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

202600217

Department

Human Services

Opening Date

05/20/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Full/Part Time

Part Time

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Overview

Are you interested in the flexibility and work/life balance of part-time work? Do you want to work in a supportive and autonomous environment to grow your case management, crisis intervention, and mediation skills? This may be the position for you!

The Division of Children, Youth and Family is seeking a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic staff member to provide emergency case management services as an After Hours Social Caseworker.

This is a part-time, on-call position that will respond in-person to a variety of situations including: child protection emergencies, managing runaways, processing juveniles who have been arrested in Larimer County, and supporting our foster/kin families. Although this is a temporary position, it could become long-term depending on budget.

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. Help us make an important impact in our community, apply today!

View this video to learn more about the qualities of a successful Social Caseworker at Larimer County:

Responsibilities

What youll be doing:

• Responding to after-hours child protection emergencies, including required face-to-face safety assessments with families.
• Managing crisis situations by phone, in the office, or in the field.
• Providing crisis intervention, ongoing counseling, and client advocacy to support informed decision-making and problem resolution.
• Responding to runaway situations and conducting Juvenile Justice detention screenings at the Hub (2555 Midpoint Dr., Fort Collins).
• Conducting assessments and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Documenting assessments and interventions accurately and maintaining organized case records.
• Preparing and presenting case information for court proceedings, state reviews, and communications with attorneys and other professionals.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Social_Caseworker_TEMP

What were looking for:

• Experience working with children and families in a professional or support setting.
• Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries and triage crisis situations effectively.
• Strong comfort using computer systems and documenting work accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Openness to learning and applying trauma-informed interventions.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Self-directed, observant, and able to build professional relationships quickly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Bachelors 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 Drivers 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

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available.

To view more information about Larimer Countys Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

Hours vary per pay period depending on workloads. Because this is an after-hours, on-call position, you will retain most daytime, weekday hours as your own. Part-time hours offer additional flexibility and work/life balance.

As a team, employees work together to ensure all after-hours, on-call shifts are covered. The availability to work 8 to 10 shifts per month (about 3 shifts per week), including weeknights and weekends, is needed.

After Hours Shifts

After Hours Shifts

• Monday - Friday on-call shifts are scheduled from 4:30 p.m. - 8 a.m.

• Saturday, Sunday AND Holiday on-call shifts are 24-hour shifts 8 a.m. - 8 a.m.

• It is typical to work a combination of weeknights and weekends (Fri-Sun) and work approximately half of the year's holidays.

Daytime Shifts

Some weekday, daytime hours are required.

• Every Monday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for team meetings/trainings.

• Other various weekday, daytime hours will be needed to attend family meetings, court hearings, and training.

Pay

There is a nightly flat rate stipend for on-call pay:

• Monday-Friday overnight: $50

• 24-hour shifts on Saturday/Sunday: $100

• Holidays 24-hour shift: $250

You receive the hourly pay rate ($31.5614/hr-$37.8737hr) when you respond to calls.

Do you speak Spanish? You may be eligible to receive extra pay from Larimer Countys Second Language Compensation Program. To learn more about the program visit: https://www.larimer.gov/hr/employee-relations/2nd-language-compensation

Location

This position is a hybrid position and will require at least one day/week in the office. You will 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. Note: this position requires a 30 minute or less response time to 2555 Midpoint Dr.

In-office hours 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.

Other information

Although this is a temporary position, it is intended to be ongoing rather than short term. However, the position could be limited in duration depending upon available funding or business need.

All new employees and rehires will be required to submit fingerprints for a CBI criminal background check (c.r.s. 26-6-104).

Applicants must have access to a licensed, insured vehicle which seats three (3) passengers with seat belts.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

This posting is "Continuous" and may close at any time when the vacancy is filled.

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 Countys Benefits.

01

Do you have a Bachelors Degree from a higher education institution with coursework related to the job responsibilities of a social caseworker? (Coursework examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human development and behavior, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.)

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list and describe your completed coursework related to the job responsibilities of a social caseworker.

03

Do you have possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Drivers License by date of hire?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires completion of certification from the State training academy prior to the end of the nine month probationary term that begins upon employment. Do you agree to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

This position must maintain annual continuing education hours and state training requirements. Do you agree to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

06

This position is part-time and hours vary each week. Is your preference part-time work or are you seeking full-time work?

07

This position requires a 30-minute or less response time to 2555 Midpoint Drive in Fort Collins. Would you be able to make this response time during your scheduled on-call shifts? Tell us how you will meet this requirement.

08

After Hours Caseworkers are required to attend team meetings and consultations every Monday between 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. This is a mandatory requirement for the position. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

09

After Hours Caseworkers are required to follow up on whatever emergency situation they may have been dealing with and your work may continue into the daytime hours for court and follow-up paperwork, requiring unexpected additional hours of work the following day and week. How will you mitigate circumstances in order to be available for these?

10

All State and local training occurs during daytime business hours. Do you have the flexibility to attend training during business hours on various days of the week that are required for this position?

• Yes
• No

11

Larimer County operates their Child Youth and Family Division on a philosophy of family engagement. Describe your experience with strengths based, solution focused or motivational interviewing as an approach to working with families.

12

Within this role, there may be times when you enter a home and see a child in a dangerous situation. Tell us about a time when you had to make a critical decision when a supervisor or peer was not readily available to consult. How did you make your decision? What was the outcome?

13

You will be working with children and/or adults who have been exposed to traumatic events. You may have to discuss these events in detail with the individual. What level of exposure have you had in supporting individuals with trauma?

14

Tell us about a time when you set a boundary with someone and held them accountable for their actions. How were you able to do this? What was the outcome?

15

Do you have access to an at home or other remote work space?

• Yes
• No

16

Do you have access to a stable internet connection at the remote workspace?

• Yes
• No

17

Do you have access to a reliable phone that can be used for work purposes?

• Yes
• No

18

Please choose one of the Larimer County guiding principles listed that you feel most applies to you and this position - Larimer County will add value to the lives of its citizens today and in the future by:

• Being good stewards of public resources.
• Promoting innovation, adaptability, and committing to continuous improvement.
• Providing consistent quality customer service.
• Empowering people to take responsibility.
• Cultivating collaborative partnerships.
• Being a fulfilling, respectful, and enjoyable place to work.

19

Based on your choice in the previous question, describe how you would apply this guiding principle in this position.

20

Are you a current or previous employee of Larimer County?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Larimer County