Unit Supervisor Assessment & Permanency - 161960
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Unit Supervisor Assessment & Permanency - 161960
Salary
$82,709.56 - $95,115.99 Annually
Location
Pete Mirelez Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos Street, Westminster, CO
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
07566
Department
Human Services
Division
Children Adult & Family Services
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
7/20/2026 4:30 PM Mountain
Our Mission
To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
EEO
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification
Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.
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What Success Looks Like In This Job
Position classification
Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.
At Adams County, we value workplace flexibility. This role offers both hybrid-remote working arrangements as well as flexible scheduling options after initial training period of 90 days.
Adams County Children and Family Services Guiding Principles
We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, valuing their input, and striving to do no harm.
Honoring all people's unique expertise and perspectives includes collaboration, shared decision making, and providing a safe environment.
The best interest of children, families, and our community will always inform our approach, perspectives, and decisions.
Children and youth belong in families and have a right to sibling, family, and community connections.
Families have the inherent capacity to safely care for their children.
We hold ourselves and our system accountable to each other, our families, and our community.
Hiring Range = $82,709.56 - $95,115.99/Full Range = $82,709.56 - $119,928.86
Examples of Duties for Success
This position will supervise a combination of both Assessment or Permanency duties depending on the need of the agency.
Supervisors may oversee cases involving reports or evidence of domestic violence, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and other child welfare or family safety concerns. Through their leadership and case consultation responsibilities, supervisors provide guidance and oversight to social caseworkers who serve a wide range of age groups, including infants, toddlers, elementary-aged children, pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults. Cases under their supervision may involve individuals from birth through age 21.
Supervisors are responsible for managing and monitoring a diverse caseload across their team, ensuring appropriate case assignment, oversight, and support. The composition of cases within the unit may fluctuate over time, with higher or lower concentrations of specific case @types or discipline areas based on the needs of the community and agency priorities.
This position currently oversees caseworkers who primarily take sex abuse cases.
Assessment/Permanency:
Provides immediate and scheduled supervision, and case consultation to a team of caseworkers to ensure outcome measures are being met, assist with development of case planning to improve the outcomes for children, youth and families, barriers are addressed, and solutions are created.
Ensures the compliance of county, state, and federal mandates and utilization of tools identified in assessing the safety/risk of children. Reviews unit and section statistical data on a regular basis to identify trends and patterns of staff/team performance and defines specific plans for training and staff development to ensure effective individual and team performance.
Provides support and ongoing mentoring for staff, as well as training for new staff.
Provides direct field supervision and observation of staff on a quarterly basis to assist with staff development and feedback.
Attends and/or facilitates group supervision, red team and staffing with collaterals and clients, as needed, to ensure continuity and appropriateness of services delivered.
Serves as a liaison between the agency and community partners, representing child welfare in multidisciplinary work groups, stakeholder meetings and collaborative initiatives
Actively engages with service providers, law enforcement, medical and mental health professionals, advocacy organizations to strengthen partnerships and support best practices in child welfare.
Reviews and approves documentation, assessments and court reports while holding the shared responsibility of decision making as well as ensuring the appropriate involvement to address safety, wellbeing and permanency of children and youth.
Participates as an active member of supervisor leadership team to co-develop direction, outcomes, and program evaluation to ensure consistent leadership and effectiveness for staff. Provide program updates to POD Manager and strategize program adjustments with other leadership team members, as needed, to ensure effective services and streamlined programming to best meet the needs of children and families.
Qualifications for Success
Knowledge of child protection principles and social casework practice, as well as an ability to teach these principals to new and developing staff.
Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques such as case monitoring, planning, organizing, delegation of duties, work allocation, staff appraisal, team building, goal setting for individuals, the team, the section, and leadership.
Skills related to supervising, including the ability to provide supportive accountability to team members.
Ability to review, interpret, and utilize data to inform practice and to make recommendations to improve overall effectiveness for programs and unit/section.
Ability (or willingness to learn) to assess group dynamics and ways to increase overall team functioning. Commitment to effective teamwork with peers to provide effective leadership to section. Demonstrated team development skills.
More Qualifications for Success
Experience: Four (4) years of full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position.
Education and Training:
Bachelor's Degree in one of the human behavioral science fields.
A Bachelor of Social Work may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
An MSW may substitute for 2 years of the required experience.
Proof of education, (degree or transcripts), and license (if candidate has received one) are required.
License or Certificate:
Must be eligible to become a certified supervisor through the State Child Welfare Academy or already be certified.
Possession of a valid driver's License and proof of automotive insurance.
Background Check:
Must pass a criminal background check.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Employees who are currently in a case manager/case-carrying position in Children and Family Services (CFS) may have a 120-day delayed transfer/promotion period prior to moving into any new position in Human Services.
Other:
Bilingual applicants are preferred and may receive a Language Pay incentive based on usage.
Ability to work in a standard office environment.
Ability to utilize personal vehicle or other mode of transportation to make visits to client homes, travel to court, and other public facilities in all @types of weather.
Ability to carry large case files.
Ability to conduct home visits in unknown and uncontrolled settings which may include animals, feces, airborne contaminants, gang members, weapons, and other environmental hazards.
Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements.
Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Benefits You Expect:
AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
Generous Vacation/Sick leave
Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability
Plus some you might not expect:
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Fitness Center
Employee Health Clinics
Flexible Work Schedules
Recreation Center Discounts
Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Wellness programs
Lactation friendly certified workplace
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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. 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 cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
Yes, I understand and agree
Yes, I understand but disagree.
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Please select how you best meet the minimum qualifications.
Four (4) years of full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position AND a Bachelor's Degree or higher in one of the human behavioral science fields.
Three (3) years of full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position AND a Bachelor's degree of Social Work (BSW).
Two (2) years of full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position AND a Master of Social Work (MSW).
None of the above.
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Are you currently OR are you eligible to become a certified supervisor through the State Child Welfare Academy?
Yes
No
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A requirement of this position is that you possess a valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance. Do you meet this requirement?
Yes
No
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Your managers give you directions that you do not feel are in the family's best interest and you are concerned it does not follow Volume VII, and/or policy, what do you do?
06
What would you do with staff that are difficult, have a negative outlook, or are not being generally kind to others? Discuss the specifics in the hard conversation you will have to help.
07
How would you help staff stay organized to follow all the deadlines, while making sure you and your team have boundaries and self-care?
Required Question
Employer
Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
Website
http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers
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