Application closing date: 11/27/2026
Hiring pay range: $61,505.60 - $75,358.40 ($29.57 - $36.23)
Full pay range: $61,505.60 - $89,190.40 ($29.57 - $ 42.88)
FLSA: Exempt
SUPERVISION:
Non-Supervisory.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
- Caseworker B: Under minimal supervision, performs all essential functions. Assumes responsibility for more complex cases. May assist in training Caseworker A.
- Caseworker C: Performs a variety of specialized, complex professional casework duties. Acts as a resource for caseworkers; backs up Caseworkers A & B as necessary. Participates in program development at the state level and within the Department. Participates in community initiatives; assists with community engagement as assigned. In coordination with the supervisor, may provide training to new staff, orienting employees to procedures and county policies.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Provides professional meeting facilitation services to families in open child welfare cases and assessments. Provide a variety of routine and complex professional social work duties including areas such as 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)
Facilitator Casework:
- Facilitates Family Engagement Meetings.
- Collaborate and coordinate with participants of Family Engagement Meetings as to date, time, and location.
- Collaborates with Assessment or Permanency Caseworker prior to Family Engagement Meeting to discuss content and parameters.
- Performs intrastate and interstate courtesy home visits upon request.
- Perform S.A.F.E. and Kinship Assessments as needed.
- Performs needs assessments with families, children, and youth to prepare for meetings.
- Collaborate with family and professionals involved in the case.
- Provide detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in the statewide client information system (TRAILS).
- Provide data internally and to community partners.
- Follows applicable State Rules & Regulations, County and Department policies and procedures.
- Transports clients as necessary or required.
- Coordinates with supervisors on critical decisions.
- Participate in the RED Team meeting rotation.
- Performs standard casework upon request.
- Determines what services and interventions will ensure safety in the home.
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 customers’ 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/