CAFS Education & Stability Coordinator - 161753

CAFS Education & Stability Coordinator - 161753

Salary

$58,306.97 - $67,053.02 Annually

Location

Pete Mirelez Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos Street, Westminster, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07703

Department

Human Services

Division

Children Adult & Family Services

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

The CAFS Education & Stability Coordinator supports Social Caseworkers, staff, children, and families in addressing educational needs and promoting educational stability. The position coordinates with school districts, families, youth, guardians ad litem, counsel for youth, and other partners to provide guidance, consultation, and technical support related to educational stability and applicable requirements.

Adams County Children and Family Services Guiding Principles

• We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, valuing their input, and striving to do no harm.

• Honoring all people's unique expertise and perspectives includes collaboration, shared decision making, and providing a safe environment.

• The best interest of children, families, and our community will always inform our approach, perspectives, and decisions.

• Children and youth belong in families and have a right to sibling, family, and community connections.

• Families have the inherent capacity to safely care for their children.

• We hold ourselves and our system accountable to each other, our families, and our community.

• The level the successful candidate will be hired at depends on their experience, education, and qualifications. The target hiring range reflects starting pay we expect to offer for the role based on internal equity. The Full Pay Range is set by market data and our pay structure to illustrate full future earning potential as follows:

• CAFS Education & Stability Coordinator target hiring range: $58,306.97 - $67,053.02

• CAFS Education & Stability Coordinator full pay range: $58,306.97 - $84,545.11

• Adams County offers an excellent benefits package, generous time off accruals, and a comprehensive wellness program.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Provides coordination and administrative support for Adams County's Best Interest Determination (BID) program, including maintaining program data and records.
• Works collaboratively with school districts, CDE, CDHS, internal departments, and external partners.
• Facilitates and coordinates educational stability meetings.
• Acts as a liaison to school districts on matters related to child welfare involvement. Provides education to the community and stakeholders regarding the mission and philosophy of child welfare work.
• Facilitates communication between school representatives and caseworkers/supervisors to support educational transitions for youth upon placement.
• Schedules and facilitates BID meetings with applicable parties to ensure educational stability for children in custody. Represents the Department in final determination decisions. Independently analyzes complex situations, makes timely decisions, mediates difficult interactions, and executes the dispute resolution process when needed.
• Obtains necessary school records, case information, and relevant data from internal and external partners in preparation for BID meetings.
• Processes and reviews BID referrals for accuracy and completion. Documents meeting notes in various databases and distributes determinations to relevant parties.
• Schedules and monitors school transportation through an approved vendor. Maintains communication with school district transportation providers and DHS vendors. Oversees coordination of schedules related to sports, emergencies, and other circumstances.
• Maintains accurate transportation records and reviews monthly invoices. Collaborates with Finance to ensure timely payment and correct cost-sharing between school districts and CDHS.
• Maintains and monitors Inter-Governmental Agreements (IGA) with school districts, ensures compliance, and recommends modifications.
• Actively participates in internal and external BID/education committees, meetings, seminars, and trainings to maintain knowledge of best practices.
• Provides guidance and support to new workers to help them understand the BID process, applicable requirements, and related legislation.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications for Success

• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external partners, including interpreting laws, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to manage complex and conflicting situations.
• Working knowledge of special education and IEP processes.
• Apply Social Casework skills to assess the needs of children and youth.
• Ability to negotiate services with school districts and transportation vendors.
• Ability to make independent decisions, multitask, and apply critical thinking and technical skills effectively.
• Ability to write detailed reports, prepare business letters, summaries, and documentation with proper grammar.
• Proficiency with computer software.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in sensitive situations.
• Strong organizational skills to meet strict deadlines and timeframes.

More Qualifications for Success

Experience: Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services-related agency.

Education and Training:

• A bachelor's degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
• An educational waiver is available for those individuals who do not meet the education requirements to be a social caseworker and are currently enrolled in a bachelor's program from a higher education institute. A bachelor's degree must be obtained within one (1) year from hire date with related coursework to job duties as outlined in 7.603.1 (Click here for more info). If a degree is not obtained within one (1) year from hire date, employment with the agency may be impacted including, and up to termination. Employee will be responsible for updating the hiring manager every six (6) months of their education progress.
• Proof of education, (degree or transcripts), and license (if candidate has received one) are required.

License or Certificate:

• Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification required and must be completed within three (3) months of employment, through the Colorado Child Welfare Training System (CWTS).
• Possession of a valid Drivers License and proof of automotive insurance.

Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Other:

• Position is deemed essential and incumbents must be available for winter storms and other emergency events.
• Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.
• Reliable transportation is required as you will be utilizing your own personal vehicle for visiting family homes, transporting children, attending court and other various meetings/trainings. Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements.

Work Environment: Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Spends 50% of the time sitting and 50% of the time either standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls, or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses carts, dolly, or other equipment to carry more than 20 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls, and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computers or other work-related equipment.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

Please select how you meet minimum qualifications:

• Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency AND at least a bachelors degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
• Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency AND I am requesting consideration for this position through the educational waiver process. I am currently enrolled in a bachelors program from a higher education institute and agree that I will obtain my bachelors degree within one (1) year from hire date with related coursework to job duties as outlined in 7.603.1. If a degree is not obtained within one (1) year from hire date, my employment with the agency may be impacted including up to termination. I will be responsible for updating the hiring manager every six (6) months of my education progress.
• None of the above.

03

Are you currently certified or able to complete Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker certification within three (3) months of employment through the Colorado Training Academy (State Child Welfare)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid Drivers License and proof of automotive insurance? NOTE: Out of state applicants please be advised a current Colorado drivers license must be obtained within thirty (30) calendar days of hire, and must be obtained before driving any vehicle for County business.

• Yes
• No

05

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment. Job requires an estimate of 50% community work and 50% paperwork. Ability to utilize personal vehicle or other modes of transportation to make visits to clients homes, travel to court, and other public facilities in all types of weather, and at night as needed, throughout the State of Colorado. Ability to lift and carry (1-50 lbs.) infants and small children in the care and custody of the County. Ability to install car seats and transport children. Ability to utilize the full scope of visual capacity to perform job tasks Ability to conduct home visits in unknown and uncontrolled settings, which may include stairs, rough ground terrain, vicious animals, feces, airborne contaminants (illegal substances), gang members, weapons, and other environmental hazards (bed bugs/lice). Are you able to meet these physical and environmental demands as described?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience Collaborating with schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations or other community partners.

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Describe your experience supporting educational achievement, school engagement, attendance, or access to educational opportunities for children, youth, or adults.

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Why are you interested in the CAFS Stability and Education Coordinator position? What strengths do you think you can bring to this role?

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers