The County of Adams
The After-Hours Caseworker is an experienced specialized caseworker who possesses adept skills in mediating conflict within families and exhibits a positive and professional image that promotes solution thinking. The Caseworker functions as a lead worker for after-hours weekend coverage directed at protecting the welfare of children and preserving the family unit whenever possible. This position receives and processes all reports and referrals coming into the agency during weekend after-hours including working with police and medical staff to conduct initial investigations, documenting home environment, safety concerns, and other observations. This position will be required to attend Court and testify at hearings regarding juvenile and criminal cases as requested.
MERIT HIRE
Hours of Work:
Hours performed from home begin at 3:00pm Friday thru to 7:00am Monday. Emergency Services for 10:00pm till 7:00am when hours become on call again. 7:00am to 8:00am may default back to the after-hours worker on Monday's if no one is available and coverage is needed. This position would provide coverage during emergency office closures. The after hours weekend worker may switch a day of coverage a month with the weekday after-hours worker when there is a need.
Minimum Qualifications for Position: Minimum three years of experience as a County Caseworker and a bachelor's degree with a social welfare major or a bachelors degree that includes at least 12 credits is a social welfare field (sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or related field) County caseworker experience can be a combinations of a county caseworker 1 and county caseworker 2, if there is at least 2 years of experience at the county caseworker level 2. Three years of child related casework experience in a private setting may be substituted for the County Caseworker experience. Required Documentation:
Cover Letter and Resume Online application, including the profile portion of the Career Center
Applications will NOT be accepted without all required documentation submitted.
Status: Full Time, Exempt, benefit eligible Compensation: $49,001.94 minimum to start, experience may be considered. Job posted until filled
We offer an excellent benefit package including low cost medical, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness initiative, and a pension plan with County contributions.
EOE/M/F/V/D
MERIT HIRE
Hours of Work:
Hours performed from home begin at 3:00pm Friday thru to 7:00am Monday. Emergency Services for 10:00pm till 7:00am when hours become on call again. 7:00am to 8:00am may default back to the after-hours worker on Monday's if no one is available and coverage is needed. This position would provide coverage during emergency office closures. The after hours weekend worker may switch a day of coverage a month with the weekday after-hours worker when there is a need.
Minimum Qualifications for Position: Minimum three years of experience as a County Caseworker and a bachelor's degree with a social welfare major or a bachelors degree that includes at least 12 credits is a social welfare field (sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or related field) County caseworker experience can be a combinations of a county caseworker 1 and county caseworker 2, if there is at least 2 years of experience at the county caseworker level 2. Three years of child related casework experience in a private setting may be substituted for the County Caseworker experience. Required Documentation:
Cover Letter and Resume Online application, including the profile portion of the Career Center
Applications will NOT be accepted without all required documentation submitted.
Status: Full Time, Exempt, benefit eligible Compensation: $49,001.94 minimum to start, experience may be considered. Job posted until filled
We offer an excellent benefit package including low cost medical, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness initiative, and a pension plan with County contributions.
EOE/M/F/V/D