Bilingual Family Time Caseworker

Salary

$63,828.00 - $91,944.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6627(SL3)

Department

Human Services

Division

HS Fam Children Svcs

Opening Date

01/08/2026

Closing Date

1/22/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Boulder County Human Services is seeking to hire a Bilingual Family Time Caseworker. This position will provide vital support to parents, facilitating meaningful family time that honors the diversity and cultural backgrounds of each family. This position will ensure compliance with HB 23-1027 regulations, fostering strong partnerships within the community to empower families. Our team is passionate about celebrating the unique strengths of every family and fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive environment. Through this work, you’ll provide invaluable support to families navigating challenging times, empowering them toward reunification.This is a full-time, benefited position that will work between the hours of 9am - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday. Some Saturday work as required to meet the needs of families. This position will work out of 515 Coffman Street in Longmont, CO. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $62,520.00 - $76,284.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: Week of January 26th
• First Round Interviews: Week of January 26th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of February 2nd
• Language Proficiency Testing: Week of February 2nd
• Reference Check: Week of February 2nd
  
  

New employees receive an 80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Provide family time services that respect and uplift families' unique cultural identities, ensuring every member feels valued and included
• Support and monitor family time between children in open child welfare cases and their parents, identifying strengths, challenges, and any safety concerns during family time
• Offer coaching and intervention when necessary to ensure a safe, supportive environment
• Transport children to and from family time sessions, ensuring their safety and comfort, including carrying infants and toddlers as needed
• Document and observe parent-child interactions, focusing on highlighting strengths and providing constructive feedback to foster growth and connection
• Deliver expert testimony in court hearings, such as Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), return home hearings, and family time-specific proceedings
• Collaborate regularly with other professionals to determine the appropriate level and location of supervised visits
• Remain flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of families, adapting to changes as required
• Participate in team meetings, family engagement meetings, group supervision, staff training, and other agency or community engagements
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned in emergency situations
  
  

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

A bachelor's degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker and

1 (one) year of human services casework experience

Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.

Additional Related Education May Count Towards Required Experience.

DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
  
  

Background Check & Fingerprinting

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Candidate must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Candidate must be able to navigate different terrains
  
  

Bilingual Skills

• Applicants must demonstrate English and Spanish fluency at the time of the pre-employment screening process. Spanish language proficiency will be determined through standardized demonstration.
• Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
  

Special Requirements

• Applicants must be able to drive to various home and community locations, including transporting children and parents
  
  

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with families in home or community settings, with a focus on cultural sensitivity and strengths-based support
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Willingness to navigate challenging family dynamics while maintaining a focus on solutions and strengths
• Familiarity with the principles and methods of social casework, with a commitment to continuous learning and development
• Knowledge of community resources and agency rules and procedures related to assigned program area
• Skill in interviewing techniques and crisis intervention methods
• Ability to write reports concisely
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, clients, agencies and the public
  
  

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.

Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)

• Including:
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

Generous paid time off

• Holidays
• New Year's Day January 1
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day February
• Memorial Day May
• Juneteenth June 19
• Independence Day July 4
• Labor Day September
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day November 11
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day December 25
• New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
  
  

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Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? (Required)

• Yes
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How do you meet the minimum qualifications of bachelor's degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques. and one (1) year of professional human services casework experience?

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This role entails a significant degree of independent work while also requiring strong collaboration with team members. In such a setting, how would you maintain effective communication and connection with your colleagues?

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Tell us why you are interested in this position? What past experience make you uniquely qualified for this role?

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What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?

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Describe your level of comfort and expertise discussing and working with complex racial issues. Please include any experience related to facilitating difficult conversations and/or doing anti-racism work.

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org