Caseworker A or B - Permanency/Intake

Application Closing Date: 11/21/2025

Hiring Range:
A: $25.08 - $30.72
B: $28.71 - $35.17

Pay Range:
A: $25.08 - $36.36
B: $28.71 - $41.63

SUPERVISION:

Non-Supervisory.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

• Caseworker A: Under close supervision, assumes responsibility for cases and develops the skills necessary to provide services to client population.

• Caseworker B: Under minimal supervision, performs all essential functions. Assumes responsibility for more complex cases. May assist in training Caseworker A.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Provide a variety of routine and complex professional social work duties around 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)

Permanency Caseworker A & B

• Works with families in court involved cases and non-court involved cases.
• Performs on-going needs assessment with families, children, and/or youth.
• Establishes goals. Develops and implements a written plan for services with objectives, action steps to achieve the objectives, and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborates with family and professionals involved in the case.
• Collaborates with assessment caseworker during transfer period when an assessment transitions to a longer-term case and is being received in the permanency unit.
• Provides detailed, accurate and timely documentation in statewide client information system (TRAILS).
• Monitors progress according to plan objectives.
• Works with families to develop and implement a plan for services, support planning and interventions such as safety planning as needed to assure the safety in the home.
• Ensures referrals to services are made.
• Attends and participates in court hearings as needed.
• Follows applicable State Rule & Regulation, County and Department policies and procedures.
• Participates and facilitates other professional meetings throughout the duration of the case and is actively involved in Family Engagement Meetings.
• Transports clients as necessary or required.
• Responds to after-hours crisis calls as required, including the on-call scheduling rotation.
• Determines what services and interventions will assure the safety in the home.
• Coordinates with supervisors on critical decisions.
• Performs On-Call duties.

Other duties as assigned.

Assessment Caseworker A & B

• Assesses allegations of child abuse & neglect and conducts assessments in the youth-in-conflict program area.
• Performs global needs assessment with families, children, and youth to assure the safety in the home.
• Works with families, children and/or youth to identify and connect to services to mitigate risk and promote well-being.
• Establishes goals. Develops and implements a written plan for services with objectives, action steps to achieve the objectives, and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborates with professionals involved in the case.
• Collaborates with permanency caseworker during transfer period when an assessment transitions to a longer-term case and is being received in the permanency unit.
• Provides detailed, accurate and timely documentation in statewide client information system (TRAILS).
• Monitors progress according to plan objectives.
• Attends and participates in court hearings as needed.
• Follows applicable State Rule & Regulation, County and Department policies and procedures.
• Participates in and facilitates other professional meetings throughout the duration of the case or assessment and is actively involved in Family Engagement Meetings.
• Transports clients as necessary or required.
• Responds to after-hours crisis calls as required, including the on-call scheduling rotation.
• Determines what services and interventions will assure the safety in the home.
• Coordinates with supervisors on critical decisions.
• Performs On-call duties.

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 customer’s 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.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/