Child Welfare/Adult Protection Caseworker DUTIES: Conducts investigations of alleged physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect; determines if situation warrants the recommendation of placing children outside the home; supervises placement of children and coordinates parent/child visits; determines when and if a child should be recommended to return to their home. Makes evaluation and assessment of need for services; provides crisis intake and/or develops long -term case plans appropriate to the children and family. Monitors progress of clients and modifies case plans as needed. Provides individual or family counseling on an ongoing or crisis basis to children and their parents who are experiencing severe problems in the parent-child relationships. REQUIREMENTS: Education: BA/BS in Behavioral Science or related field with some course work related to the job responsibilities of a social caseworker. Examples of such course work include, but are not limited to, social sciences such as psychology or sociology, child development, family intervention or other human behavior related coursework. ** Applications will also be accepted from individuals with an Associates Degree, which may, or may not, qualify for an educational waiver from the State of Colorado. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Colorado State Driver's license and insurance Reliable transportation Pass a criminal background check and pass a drug test. PREFERRED SKILLS: Ability to establish support with harmful or hostile family members. Ability to accept and set realistic limits with multi-problem, dysfunctional clients. Independent ability to analyze complex situations, formulate plans and make quick decisions as needed. Ability to clearly and concisely express oneself both verbally and in written format. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious professional relationships with other employers, outside agencies, and the public. WAGE: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour SHIFTS: Monday - Thursday, Days (34 hours per week) JOB SITE: Eads, CO BENEFITS: Health Insurance Paid time off, Holidays Retirement 4 day work week (Monday-Thursday) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).