Senior Social Caseworker - Practice Coach

Job Description:

Senior Social Caseworker - Practice Coach

Description

Overview

At Larimer County Department of Human Services, we strive to be responsive and provide timely resources in partnership with our community so individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, enthusiastic, and inclusive staff member to join our Children, Youth and Family (CYF) Division as a Senior Social Caseworker - Practice Coach.

The Practice Coach position supports the CYF Division’s Vision and Mission by coaching and training caseworkers to ensure child safety through work and partnership with supervisors. This position will provide a continuum of training and coaching activities that are seamless, fluid, effective, and targeted to meet each person’s needs in a strength-based, supportive manner.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Modeling best practice principles to new caseworkers.
  
• Accompanying child protection caseworkers during field activities such as court, family meetings, home visits, and ARDs.
  
• Assessing the core competencies of caseworkers and providing evaluation feedback to their supervisors.
  
• Participating in the development and delivery of Larimer County’s training system.
  
• Providing feedback to agency leadership on best practice gaps and accomplishments.
  
• Coordinating and facilitating trainings, workshops, group coaching, and one-on-one coaching sessions.
  
  To view the full job description, visit: https://www.larimer.gov/jobs/descriptions/#/app/detail/Senior_Social_Caseworker

What we're looking for:

• Knowledge of guiding philosophies such as Partnering for Safety, Resilience, and Trauma-Informed Practice, and Hope.
  
• Thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of caseworkers and service team staff.
  
• Experience navigating and applying County and State regulations, including Volume 7.
  
• Strong written and oral communication skills; comfortable speaking to groups and delivering engaging, well-planned training.
  
• Ability to provide timely, constructive feedback to learners and communicate effectively with supervisors.
• Ability to work independently while upholding the values and mission of the agency.
  

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Two (2) years of experience as a professional social caseworker in either a public or private agency, including experience equivalent to a Social Caseworker II in Larimer County required. A Masters Degree or higher in a social work or human behavioral sciences field may substitute for one year of experience as a professional caseworker.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  
• FSA or HSA depending on medical plan
  
• Short and Long Term Disability
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  
• Accident Insurance
  
• Critical Illness Insurance
  
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
  
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
  
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays
  

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

This position is a hybrid position and will require at least two days/week in the office. Additional office days may be required in any given week based on training schedules and other required meetings. You will be required to have adequate internet access and space for remote work. Larimer County provides an annual remote work stipend to assist with equipment and office supply needs for remote workspaces.

This position will be located at one of the following three locations: 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 2555 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO 200 Peridot Avenue, Loveland, CO

All new employees and rehires will be required to submit fingerprints for a CBI criminal background check (c.r.s. 26-6-104).

All staff working in the Options for Long Term Care Unit, Adult Protection Unit, or Office on Aging will be required to submit information for a Colorado Adult Protective Services data system check (c.r.s. 26-3-1-111).

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 5/18/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$34.71 - $41.66 Hourly