Caseworker A or B - Permanency/Intake

Application closing date: 11/13/2026 Hiring pay range: A: $25.83 - $31.64, B: $29.57 - $36.23

Full pay range: A: $25.83 - $37.45, B: $29.57 - $42.88

FLSA: A: Non-Exempt B: Exempt

Supervision Non-Supervisory.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Caseworker A: Under close supervision, assumes responsibility for cases and develops the skills necessary to provide services to client population.
• Caseworker B: Under minimal supervision, performs all essential functions. Assumes responsibility for more complex cases. May assist in training Caseworker A.

General Purpose Of Job Provide a variety of routine and complex professional social work duties around child abuse and neglect, and youth in conflict.

Essential Job Functions (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Permanency Casework

• Works with families in court involved cases and non-court involved cases.
• Performs on-going needs assessment with families, children, and/or youth.
• Establishes goals. Develops and implements a written plan for services with objectives, action steps to achieve the objectives, and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborates with family and professionals involved in the case.
• Collaborates with assessment caseworker during transfer period when an assessment transitions to a longer-term case and is being received in the permanency unit.
• Provides detailed, accurate and timely documentation in statewide client information system (TRAILS).
• Monitors progress according to plan objectives.
• Works with families to develop and implement a plan for services, support planning and interventions such as safety planning as needed to assure the safety in the home.
• Ensures referrals to services are made.
• Attends and participates in court hearings as needed.
• Follows applicable State Rule & Regulation, County and Department policies and procedures.
• Participates and facilitates other professional meetings throughout the duration of the case and is actively involved in Family Engagement Meetings.
• Transports clients as necessary or required.
• Responds to after-hours crisis calls as required, including the on-call scheduling rotation.
• Determines what services and interventions will assure the safety in the home.
• Coordinates with supervisors on critical decisions.
• Performs On-Call duties.

Intake Caseworker

• Assesses allegations of child abuse & neglect and conducts assessments in the youth-in-conflict program area.
• Performs global needs assessment with families, children, and youth to assure the safety in the home.
• Works with families, children and/or youth to identify and connect to services to mitigate risk and promote well-being.
• Establishes goals. Develops and implements a written plan for services with objectives, action steps to achieve the objectives, and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborates with professionals involved in the case.
• Collaborates with permanency caseworker during transfer period when an assessment transitions to a longer-term case and is being received in the permanency unit.
• Provides detailed, accurate and timely documentation in statewide client information system (TRAILS).
• Monitors progress according to plan objectives.
• Attends and participates in court hearings as needed.
• Follows applicable State Rule & Regulation, County and Department policies and procedures.
• Participates in and facilitates other professional meetings throughout the duration of the case or assessment and is actively involved in Family Engagement Meetings.
• Transports clients as necessary or required.
• Responds to after-hours crisis calls as required, including the on-call scheduling rotation.
• Determines what services and interventions will assure the safety in the home.
• Coordinates with supervisors on critical decisions.
• Performs On-call duties.

Other duties as assigned. Core Competencies (Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)

• Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
• Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
• Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.
• Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
• Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
• Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
• Integrity: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Gyms

To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/human-resources/benefits-brochure/