Entry Level Caseworker.

About the role

The Entry-Level Case Consultant/Coordinator position serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director of the Office of the Child's Representative. The position is exempt from overtime under the Federal Labor Standards Act.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Completes other case related tasks as requested by the assigning attorney, including tasks that support compliance with the Colorado Chief Justice Directive 04-06.
• Engages in problem solving and exploration of available community resources to support meeting the needs of children, youth and their families.
• Acts as liaison between assigned Attorneys and all parties of the case.
• 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.
• Completes home visits, as requested by assigning Attorney.
• Work collaboratively with the Managing Case Coordinator to develop expertise in consultation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Experience with Software applications, including MS Word and Access.
• The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others.

Skills

• Good and competent working knowledge of all policies, procedures, processes, and ethical standards.
• Available to provide quality consultation to team members.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.