LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE

Description Do you want to help others? Do you have superior social caseworker skills? Are you bi-lingual in Spanish? Do you have child welfare experience? If so, apply to be a part of our team! It's our Mission at the Department of Human Services to build strong communities by promoting the safety, independence and stability of individuals and families. We are currently seeking a Bi-lingual Social Caseworker for our Expedited Permanency Planning Unit.

Duties

As our Social Casworker in the Expedited Permanency Planning Unit you will work toward our goal to reach child placement permanency within 12 months of being removed from his/her parents' care. This unit works with children 0 to 6 years of age. This position requires general case management skills, strong oral and written skills, and must be comfortable with reporting to the Court. Additionally, this position carries a large spanish speaking case load. Knowledge of child development and Spanish language skills a plus.

Requirements BSW and 1 year of post degree experience in a public or private human services agency; or BA/BS in related field and 2 years post degree experience; or MA in related field and 1 year of experience; or MSW. Work experience as described above is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSW OR MSW
• Read, Write & Speak Spanish

Supplemental Information

The successful candidate will pass a thorough criminal background check.

• Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.
• 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

For a more detailed listing of our benefit programs, click on the MENU link on the left and then Benefits Summary.

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Are you able to speak, read and or write in Spanish? If so, please describe your level of fluency for each.

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Do you have experience with Child Welfare or similar experience? If yes, please describe the nature of your experience.

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