Hotline Caseworker- Fully Remote

Description

Notes:
? This position is from Wednesday to Saturday
? Shift: 9 PM - 7:30 AM
? Fully Remote

Our Mission: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence and stability of individuals and families.

Our Vision: To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)

ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design and continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long-term stability and sustainability.

The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being, and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse, and building strong communities.

ACDHS has an opening for a Hotline Caseworker working for the Child and Adult Protection Services (CAPS) Division. The CAPS Division provides protective services to children and teens, as well as foster care, adoption, adolescent services, teen parent programs, and other services that help create strong, effective families.

The Hotline Caseworker in the intake screening unit receives all intake referrals to the Department for child abuse/neglect, adult abuse/neglect/exploitation, youth services and any other crisis situations involving this population. The purpose of the position is to gather complete, accurate information from reporting parties to make an initial assessment of the information to arrive at an appropriate case disposition.

Notes:
? This position is from Wednesday to Saturday
? Shifts: 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM
? Fully Remote

Duties

Duties
? Receives incoming calls of a crisis nature and determine the problem and gravity of crisis being reported. Gather all the needed information utilizing the expanded screening questioning to make an initial assessment of a case, determine safety issues present, what services are required, what community referrals are needed on the case, and what additional information is needed to arrive at a case disposition. Provide support and counseling until matter can be dispositioned by a supervisor and/or RED Team.
? Completes thorough record checks on all reports received. This includes extensive computer capabilities, knowledge of state and county systems including Trails, CBMS, Colorado Courts,etc.
? Provides community resources and information via telephone and emails, processes police and school reports received, and prioritizes follow up on such reports, etc.
? Completes follow up work and call backs requested by RED Team to obtain more information to influence disposition determination.
? Attends and participates in RED Teams on a routine basis.

REQUIREMENTS: Skills, Abilities and Competencies: ? Basic understanding of social casework principles and methods, demonstrate knowledge of dynamics of child abuse/neglect; adult abuse/neglect/exploitation; adolescent development and the dynamics of the process of aging/development. This includes an awareness of cultural issues, child development, parent/child conflict and psychiatric and medical problems. ? Must have knowledge of agency and state rules, regulations, and procedures as well as knowledge of effective parenting methods and maladaptive family dynamics. ? Ability to read and process information verbal and written as well as elicit information from callers in a timely and accurate manner is required. Skill in obtaining accurate and clear information that is utilized to make decisions effecting client's health, safety and well-being is also necessary. Skill in concise verbal and written information and skill in relating to clients and reporters in an emotionally supportive manner during crisis situations is required. ? Knowledge of community resources that interface with Department's responsibilities to ensure appropriate disposition of referrals and that resources given, address the identified problem areas. ? Ability to assess immediate crisis situations and establish a plan of action with minimal supervision to ensure the immediate safety of children and adults. Must be able to exercise independent judgment and decision-making skills in the supervisor's absence, to include following all agency policies and procedures. ? Ability to remain calm, organized and in control of stressful situations to ensure that information is complete, accurate and clear and to remain calm and able to prioritize crisis caseload.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):
Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity

Requirements

Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in a human behavior science field*
? In order to meet the minimum educational requirements of a human behavioral science degree, the applicant must have a degree with major course work (equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours) in either development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures or therapeutic techniques such as social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, and child development.

Categorically Eligible Degrees:
For the purposes of meeting minimum educational requirements, the following degrees obtained from an accredited university will be considered ?categorically eligible,? meaning no review of transcripts is required ? Bachelor of Arts and/or Master of Arts degree in the following areas of study: psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, child development.

Areas of study that will be considered to meet the minimum educational requirements as outlined in Volume VII:
1. Psychology
2. Sociology
3. Social Work
4. Counseling
5. Child Development
6. Criminal Justice courses relevant to child welfare: This includes courses covering topics in juvenile justice, family law, family conflict, general court procedures, interviewing techniques, dispute resolution, and mediation.
7. Foreign language courses
8. Anthropology courses relevant to cultural development and history, linguistic development, and communications. Physical anthropology courses do not count toward minimum requirements.
9. History courses relevant to family and cultural development

Supplemental Information

Notes:
? This position is from Wednesday to Saturday
? Shift: 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM
? Fully Remote

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements: ? Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check. ? Possession of a valid Class ?R? Colorado Driver?s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

Post-Employment Requirements: ? Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
? Work is generally confined to a standard office environment. The work environment can be stressful, fast-paced, and challenging.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
? Spends 80% of the time sitting and 20% of the time either standing or walking.
? Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
? Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 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.

Below, please list any special physical demands associated with this position, such as exposure to hazardous environments, bloodborne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, and wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment).

Definitions:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

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? * In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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As a Regular Full-Time employee at Arapahoe County Government, you are eligible for benefits such as:
? Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
? Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
? Short and Long Term Disability
? Mandatory Pension Plan
? Deferred Compensation Plan
? Pre-paid Legal Services
? Vacation and Sick Leaves
? Holiday pay
? Training and Educational Reimbursement Opportunities

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