Boulder County, Colorado

Title: Child Study Writer Location: CO United States Job Description: Salary $30.00 - $43.00 Hourly Job Type Hourly Job Number 6760(ZZ1) Department Human Services Division HS Fam Children Svcs FLSA Non-Exempt Description Boulder County Human Services Department is seeking to hire a Child Study Writer. A child study is a comprehensive historical document that includes the medical and social history of a child who will be adopted. The documents also includes significant life events of the child and their resultant impacts. This document is reviewed by the prospective adoptive family, and is expected to be of the standard of a full and complete history of the child. The hourly employee will write the child study, based on specific instructions below from Colorado Department of Human Services. Information will be gathered from case records, medical records, school records, interviews and third -party reports. Examples of the type of information included are birth records, health of the pregnant mother, significant medical history, family history. This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work 10-15 hours per week in a flexible schedule. This position will work remote and out of 515 Coffman St., Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime). Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work. Hiring Salary Range: $30.00 - $43.00 Hourly 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 Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information. Examples of Duties - File mine Trails and HHSC to thoroughly document history - Write a comprehensive and accurate document - Follow the CDHS format for child studies - Communicate with the casework team to ensure accuracy - 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 bachelor's degree in human behavioral sciences BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING: - A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting Supplemental Information PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Child welfare experience - Bilingual in English and Spanish - Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: - Efficient and thorough - Strong writing skills - Ability to work independently 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.

Human Resources (HR) Specialist Location: Boulder County, CO United States Salary $60,840.00 - $87,516.00 Annually Job Type Full-time Job Number 6704(PE3) Department Human Resources Job Description: Join Our Team as the Human Resources Leaves Specialist! The Human Resources (HR) Specialist - Leaves is part of the Benefits & Leaves team and is a paraprofessional level position that performs complex and specialized work with a considerable degree of independent judgment and decision-making. About the Role As a Leaves Specialist, you will perform paraprofessional and technical duties in coordinating county leave benefits, responding to employee inquiries, compiling reports, and providing support to the Leaves Supervisor. The Leaves Specialist will handle day to day leave administration for our 2,200+ benefits-eligible employees.The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment. We aim to provide superior customer service to all employees of Boulder County government. If you are committed to advancing strategic priorities, have the ability to skillfully balance detailed work along with superior customer service in a collaborative team setting, are an excellent listener, and can navigate multiple computer technologies and systems, this position might be for you. Hiring Range$60,840.00 - $74,178.00 Annually Why Boulder County? You'll have the opportunity to shape the workplace culture for our employees, ensuring they are seen, heard, and thrive. Your strategic vision and leadership will directly impact our employees' well-being and satisfaction. Be part of a collaborative and fun team that values transparency, flexibility, and innovation. Enjoy outstanding benefits and a family-friendly environment including a PERA pension, generous vacation and medical leave, caregiver leave, and an infants-at-work program. The HR Department offers flexible work hours, including a four-day workweek option and hybrid work with occasional onsite meetings. Core Values Below are the foundational statements that define why our HR Department exists and articulate our vision for the future; where is HR going? Mission: Supporting a culture where all employees are seen, heard, and thrive. Our core values define how we in the HR Department approach our work. They are our core beliefs and the lenses through which all our work is done. The values represent who we are, how we serve, and how we treat everyone. Racial Equity - We challenge systems to interrupt racism as described in Policy 1.06 - Fully Inclusive Anti-Racist, & Multicultural Organization. inclusivity - Weinvitemultipleperspectivestocreateconnection. Partnership-Weengageourcolleaguestocreatemutualsupportandcollaboration. Impact - Weprovideaccurateandtimelyservice. Integrity - Weapproachall wedowithtransparency,humility,and ethicalbehavior. Fun-We havefunwhileworkinghard. Learn-Wecreateopportunitiesforcontinuousimprovementandeducation. Empower- We provide resources for people to thrive. Examples of Duties - Daily administration of our various leave programs such as FMLA, Caregiver Leave, Military Leave, and other applicable state and federal leave laws (ex: FAMLI). - Communicates with employees concerning leave policies, answering leaves and benefits questions, and acting as a liaison with outside leave administrator regarding claims issues. - Accurate and timely processing of employee leaves within our HRIS system, monitoring accurate reporting from our leaves vendor, and researching and correcting discrepancies as necessary. - Ensure timecards reflect accurate leave pay codes for monthly payroll. - May assist with annual open enrollment activities and other benefit enrollment tasks. - May help update training materials and conduct benefits meetings/trainings to explain benefits and enroll employees into appropriate programs. - Collaborates with leave vendor, county IT, Benefits team, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) team to ensure accurate data exchanges of employee eligibility file feeds and file interface upgrades. - Responds to inquiries related to leave entitlements, eligibility requirements, and return-to-work processes. - Maintains accurate records and documentation related to leave requests, approvals, and outcomes. - Partners with Benefits team members to integrate leave management with broader benefits administration processes and initiatives. - Helps administer County's Short- and Long-Term Disability programs, including communications to employee, department, and county Payroll. - May coordinate life insurance claims with beneficiaries and the insurance vendor. - Provides support to the Leaves Supervisor, Benefits and Leaves teams, and the Human Resources Manager assigned to Benefits. - Performs related work, as required. - May be reassigned in emergency situations. Required Qualifications PLEASE NOTE:When completing your application, please describe all relevant education and experience as applications are assessed based on the listed qualifications. Resumes and attachments will not be reviewed in the initial screening process.As part of our equitable hiring process, personally identifiable information (PII) will be redacted from applications forwarded to the hiring manager. Education & Experience - A minimum of a high school diploma - A minimum of three years of clerical and technical experience in working with employees benefits and/or leaves. - Related education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Work Conditions This is a full-time, benefitted position that works primarily remote with an average of one day per month in-office with onsite options in Longmont, Lafayette, and Boulder. This position will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with some flexibility possible regarding schedule. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime). Pre-Employment Requirements - Must pass a conditional post-offer background check. - Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work. Supplemental Information Preferred Qualifications - Experience with UKG Dimensions HRIS system - Experience with in-house administration of leave management - Bilingual in English and Spanish - Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Thorough knowledge of FMLA, Military Leave, and other applicable state and federal leave laws (ex: FAMLI). - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. - Proficiency in operating computers with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint), and other pertinent office equipment. - Experience with UKG Dimensions HRIS system (preferred). - Detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance. - Experience with in-house administration of leave management (preferred). - Culturally responsive with the ability to provide outstanding customer service and work effectively with employees of varying levels, vendors, carriers, brokers, and members of the public. - Ability to enforce established regulations, procedures, and policy. - Ability to effectively manage time to meet deadlines. - Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality while working with highly sensitive data and information. - Organizational and analytical skills. - Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a remote working environment. Tentative Hiring Timeline - Phone Screening - Week of April 20th - First Round Interviews - Week of April 27th - Second Round Interviews - Week of May 4th - Language proficiency testing (if applicable) - Week of May 4th - Reference Check - Week of May 4th 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 employeeson the basis ofrace, 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.

Title: Human Services Caseworker B-Intake Screening Job Description: Salary $63,828.00 - $91,944.00 Annually Location Boulder County, CO Job Type Full-time Job Number 6686(SL3) Department Human Services Division HS Fam Children Svcs Boulder County Human Services Department is seeking to hire a Human Services Caseworker B-Intake Screening. Boulder County's Department of Human Services, Family and Children's Services Division, is hiring a Caseworker B - Intake Screener. The Intake Hotline Screening Caseworker will perform a variety of complex professional social work duties in areas such as child abuse and neglect, youth-in-conflict, adults unable to protect their own interests, and licensed foster home or facilities. This team is high functioning and mutually supportive. The workload can be heavy and our responsibility is to answer calls 24 hours a day. This team rotates additional on call shifts for extra pay. This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm. This position will work remote and out of 3460 Broadway Boulder, 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: $63,828.00 - $77,886.00 Annually Tentative Hiring Timeline: - Phone Screening: March 31st - First Round Interviews: April 2nd - Second Round Interviews: April 7th - Reference Check: April 7th 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 - Conduct professional screening interviews by phone and with reporters of child abuse and neglect, adolescents in need of services and adult protection. Receive and process police, other written or electronic reports - Thoroughly and accurately conduct and document all necessary research in computer systems - Recognize gaps in information and use additional sources and resources to gather information - Practice confidentiality by strict adherence to all applicable statutes and regulations - Utilize expertise in child welfare and child protection programs and models, family and community engagement, and the role of community-based prevention services, in-home safety management and out-of-home placements to guide, direct, support and educate callers - Utilize expertise in adult protective services, the concepts of least intrusive intervention and self determination, and the role of community based prevention services, in-home care, assisted living, and skilled nursing care to guide, direct, support, and educate callers - Utilize expertise in internal and external resources and support that promote self-sufficiency and well-being for children, families, and at-risk adults, and make appropriate referrals - Utilize expertise in adult protective services, the concepts of least intrusive intervention and self-determination,and the role of community based prevention services, in-home care, assisted living, and skills nursing to guide,direct, support, and educated callers - Work after hour on call shifts as needed to support agency needs - 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 bachelor's degree 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 year of case management experience. Additional related education may count towards required experience. DRIVER'S LICENSE and RELIABLE VEHICLE: - Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record - Applicants must have a valid driver's license as well as your own reliable vehicle - 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 Supplemental Information PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's Degree in Social Work or other human services related field. - Customer services experience, demonstrated leadership, and APS and CPS work history. - Bilingual in English and Spanish - Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: - Working knowledge of the theories, principles and concepts of social casework practice - 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.