Courtesy Posting: Entry Level Caseworker, Office of the Child's Representative

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Entry-Level Case Consultant/Coordinator position is exempt from overtime under the Federal Labor Standards Act, serving at the pleasure of the Executive Director of the Office of the Child’s Representative. All prospective employees of the Colorado Judicial Branch are subject to background investigation prior to hiring.

The Entry-Level Case Consultant/Coordinator is responsible for providing social work consultation on cases managed by the Office of the Guardian ad Litem. The Entry-Level Case Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Managing Case Coordinator, Senior Case Consultants, assigned attorneys, and community partners.

• Ensures that the OCR El Paso County Office’s case consultant unit supports the provision of effective and exemplary multidisciplinary legal representation to children and youth in El Paso County.
• Contacts with family, school personnel, medical personnel, treating professionals, caregivers and other service providers and social supports for children to obtain information regarding the children or youth’s well-being and needs.
• Attends various types of staffings with the Department of Human Services (DHS), schools, and other community organizations to gather and contribute information relating to the well-being and needs of the children or youth.
• Assesses appropriateness of Department of Human Services proposed treatment plans and service providers as it pertains to the strengths and needs of the children or youth’s family.
• Reviews discoveries and prepares social histories as assigned by Attorneys.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of work completed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all clients, including HIPPA laws, and office business.
• Engages in problem solving and exploration of available community resources to support meeting the needs of children, youth and their families.
• Completes other case related tasks as requested by the assigning attorney, including tasks that support compliance with the Colorado Chief Justice Directive 04-06.
• Explores available community resources as it pertains to the strengths and needs of the family.
• Conducts independent inquiries at the direction of the assigned Attorney, as assigned and needed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all clients, including HIPPA laws, and office business.
• Meets with children, family members and interested parties, completes home visits, as requested by assigning Attorney.
• Works collaboratively with the Managing Case Coordinator to develop expertise in consultation.

OTHER DUTIES/TRAVEL

The OCR El Paso County Office’s primary work takes place in El Paso County; however, special projects or duties outside the primary scope of the position may be assigned by the Managing Attorney or Managing Case Coordinator. Office and agency needs may require travel to events outside of the Front Range, including meetings, training and conferences (state and national).

• The estimated work time to travel outside of the Front Range for this position is less than 5 percent.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• A valid Driver’s License is required.
• A CBI background check is required.
• Personal transportation is required.
• Proof of Auto Insurance is required.
• The position primarily requires work in an office setting, however working remotely from home is allowed occasionally.
• This position requires occasional out of office work to complete home visits and family visitation observations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position routinely handles emergent or crisis situations and may be frequently subject to interruptions, multiple calls and inquiries.
• The noise level in the shared office environment is generally moderate.