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, 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.

This position provides direct supervision to a unit of professional social caseworkers who do child protection assessments.

Planning: Oversees staff scheduling; conducts individual and group conferences to set and monitor deadlines; establishes unit goals and timetables usually ranging from thirty (30) days to one year. Meets with administration as needed to participate in program planning.

Organizing: Organizes the work within the unit to assure coverage and efficiency in caseload handling based on the available knowledge and skills of the assigned workers. Develops systematic methods of implementing programming which includes developing controls and monitoring workflow.

Budgeting: Determines the resources that are required to achieve the goals of the unit and makes recommendations to higher level management which sets and makes actual budget requests.

Directing: Assigns specific tasks, usually work on hand, to immediate subordinates. Provides guidance and consultation in the accomplishment of day-to-day tasks assigned to caseworkers.

Instructing: Written and verbal instructions are given to subordinates on program issues. Meet with workers individually and in groups to explain rules, policies, procedures, and laws. Work with staff on individual cases, reviewing actions taken, counseling on effective resolution of problems in cases which are difficult for the workers and creating work situations which allow professional growth.

Setting Standards: Professional standards are set primarily through state rules, statutes, and manual regulation. Unit rules for work performance on the job are made by this position. May establish workload and qualitative standards for the unit.

Reviewing: Monitors the work of subordinates and reviews the work of the total unit's effectiveness with regard to plans and programs. This may be done through individual conferences, through the case plans, the treatment plan, and the placement plan. Reviews occur before, during, and after the performance of tasks.

Training: Training needs are established on an individual basis and carried out by this position, staff development, state department staff and outside facilitators when sufficient resources are available. At higher skill level, assures that an effective training program is in place. This assurance includes the assessment of need, and the evaluation of training upon completion.

Counseling and Discipline: Checks with employees on missed deadlines, problems of tardiness, chronic absences, and interpersonal problems and complaints involving the unit; participates in resolving grievances and has the final decision for disciplinary action taken against staff members in the unit.

Appraising Performance: Reviews the performance of workers on a periodic basis and completes the annual performance rating using the appropriate form, or establishes individual performance plans and objectives and evaluates based on achievement of plans and objectives.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
* Experience and/or knowledge of the Two-Generation Approach
* Demonstrate knowledge of family engagement strategies and interviewing principles
* Strong interpersonal skills to build partnerships
* Ability to work collaboratively with all ACDHS programs, staff, and existing community partners

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

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in a human behavior science field* and three (3) years of professional casework, case management, or human services experience in a public or private human services agency. Some examples of appropriate work experience could include: clinical experience, residential childcare experience, milieu experience, domestic violence case manager, paid victim's advocate, probation officer, law enforcement, para-professional work, and/or other case management experience.

OR

A Master of Social Work or a human behavioral science field* and two (2) years of professional casework, case management, or human services experience in a public or private human services agency. Some examples of appropriate work experience could include: clinical experience, residential child care experience, milieu experience, domestic violence case manager, paid victim's advocate, probation officer, law enforcement, para-professional work, and/or other case management experience.

* 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.

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:
* Must successfully pass fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.
* Must have already successfully completed the Colorado Pre-Service Training Academy program or if hired must successfully complete and pass all required State of Colorado training in order to be considered for future employment.
* Reliable transportation is required as you will be utilizing your own personal vehicle for visiting families' homes, transporting children, and attending court. (You will be reimbursed for mileage).
* Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.
* Hours vary depending on the families' needs with some evenings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

* 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 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 computer or other work-related equipment.

Below, please list any special physical demands associated with this position. For instance, exposure to hazardous environments, blood borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, 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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