Overview

We need a Visitation Specialist who works directly with children who are victims of child abuse and neglect and their parents.

The position provides supervised parenting time for children in out-of-home placement and transportation for some children to the visits. Visitation Specialists provide assistance to parents in using community resources, education, and support to build parental capacity and budgeting assistance to help them become self-sufficient.

Crisis support is provided to some of the children/parents during parenting time if there are immediate, pressing concerns that are causing stress. Visitation Specialists provide safe, educational supervised parenting time up to two times per week. This position works directly with the Child Protection Caseworker, care providers' support network of family and other professionals working with the family.

At Larimer County Department of Human Services, we strive to be responsive, provide timely resources in partnership with our community so individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, enthusiastic and inclusive staff member to join our Children, Youth and Family (CYF) Division as a Case Manager-Visitation Specialist.

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position:

• Assesses and evaluates parenting skills and provides skill building around deficits to mitigate worry for child safety, specifically regarding the Six Protective Factors: Nurturing and attachment, knowledge of child developmental stages, parental resilience, supportive social connections, access to concrete community support, social and emotional competence of children.
• Works in a team consisting of the family, family support network, Caseworker, Guardian Ad Litem, care provider and other service providers.
• Testifies in court.
• Provides transportation for some children to and from parenting time.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation on each contact with a family.
• Attends Family Unity Meetings, Family Group Conferences, and Permanency Round Tables for each family on your caseload.
• Attends all unit meetings, and individual and group supervision.

To view the full job descriptions, visit https://www.larimer.org/hr/careers/job-descriptions

We are looking for a candidate that will:

• Have knowledge of family dynamics and effective parenting methods.
• Understand basic principles, practices and objectives as related to social services programs.
• Understand emergency procedures including how to respond to crisis situations.
• Be knowledgeable on principles, practices and objectives as related to case management and planning in a social casework program.
• Have safe driving techniques and proper restraint for passengers.
• Act as a credible witness when testifying in court.
• Teach basic life skills to others by example.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Be knowledgeable on advanced applications of community resources, agencies and organizations and how they affect or apply to cases.
• Demonstrate effective observation, assessment, and documentation of family and/or client behaviors.
• Contribute to development and implementation of a service plan.
• Effectively respond to conflict situations and people in conflict.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of work performed.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required for a Case Manager I will be eliminated from the process.

Depending on qualifications this position may be hired as a Case Manager I or II.

Case Manager I: $22.2359/hr - $26.6831/hr

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required. A combination of education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Complete training and/or certification as mandated by the assigned program required.

Case Manager II: $24.4594/hr - $29.3513/hr

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required. Combination of education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Case Manager I with Larimer County, or in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Complete training and/or certification as mandated by the assigned program required.

Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

The typical schedule for this position is Tuesday through Friday 10-7 and Saturday 8-5.

Position will be located at one of the following three locations: 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 2555 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO 200 Peridot Avenue, Loveland, CO

All new employees and rehires will be required to submit fingerprints for a CBI criminal background check (c.r.s. 26-6-104).

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.23 - $29.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: One location

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