Ongoing Lead Caseworker

Salary

$70,428.00 - $101,388.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6759(SL4)

Department

Human Services

Division

HS Fam Children Svcs

Opening Date

05/01/2026

Closing Date

5/17/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Boulder County Human Services Department is seeking to hire a Ongoing Lead Caseworker. A Lead Caseworker is a skilled and experienced caseworker with in-depth knowledge of the child welfare system and practices. This person will support and supervise caseworkers with case needs, especially when the supervisor is unavailable or out of the office. The Lead Caseworker also helps with team training and development, participating and supporting the team with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work and provides case report and treatment plan feedback. The Lead Caseworker will maintain a caseload of ongoing cases that require skill and knowledge especially regarding substance use disorder cases. The Lead Caseworker will provide coaching and support to new staff, interact with leads on other teams, and work on ongoing section projects as requested. The Lead Caseworker is a member of the Family Integrated Treatment Court multidisciplinary team consisting of magistrates, attorney's, therapists, caseworkers and probation officers who provide frequent reviews and treatment for families experiencing issues related to substance disorders.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with expected flexibility to meet the needs of families after hours. This position will work out of 515 Coffman St., Longmont, Colorado. 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: $70,428.00 - $85,908.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: Week of May 18th
• First Round Interviews: Week of May 25th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of June 1st
• Reference Check: Week of June 1st
  
  

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

• Performs lead work duties, including reviewing case plans, case consultations, employee training and assisting caseworkers with difficult or complex cases
• Provides ongoing support and direction to address problems with youth at-risk of out of home placement, participating in multi-disciplinary staffing's to plan interventions
• Provides triage and guidance to families in acute situations
• Manages an Ongoing caseload of cases with unique needs and supports as an experienced caseworker
• Is a member of the Family Integrated Treatment Court multidisciplinary team consisting of magistrates, attorney's, therapists, caseworkers and probation officers who provide frequent reviews and treatment for families experiencing issues related to substance disorders
• Works with Lead Caseworkers in other teams and sections on intra-agency program development
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during 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 bachelors degree in a human behavioral science
  
  

AND

• 2 (two) years of human services casework experience
  
  

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
  
  

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with BCHS practice initiatives and able to demonstrate an ability to coach others in a supportive way
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles and concepts of social casework practice
• Strong, strength-based communication skills
• Well-versed in all areas of child welfare case practice, and able to work with families who present with child abuse concerns and youth beyond control of parent
• Ability to view families as leaders of their involvement and support family voice in case decision making
• Knowledge of ability to find community resources and agency rules related to Ongoing Child Welfare
• Skill in directing and monitoring work, and ability to write clear and consistent reports
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, clients, agency, and the public
• Knowledge of substance use and addiction disorders, recovery and treatment
• Skill in interviewing techniques and crisis intervention methods
• Skill in directing and monitoring the work of other employees
• Ability to write reports concisely
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, clients, agencies and the public
  
  

Physical Requirements

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

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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Do you have a valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use and clean driving record? (Required)

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have a bachelors degree in a human behavioral science?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of 2 (two) years of human services casework experience or equivalent education.

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Have you completed the Colorado Department of Human Services Fundamentals Training?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

What experience or training do you have in group facilitation?

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What educational, volunteer, and life experiences do you have that highlight your leadership skills and abilities?

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One of our guiding values is around Inclusion. We value, respect, and support all individuals by being an inclusive, culturally responsive county government. What do you perceive as a challenge when working with a diverse workforce?

08

What efforts have you made, or been involved with, to foster diversity concordance and cultural understanding?

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org