Department/Office:
Human Services
Child & Adult Protection Services
Job Type : Salary Full-Time
Arapahoe County Child and Adult Protection Services positions are hybrid and require 3 days in the office, which could be at either the Aurora or Littleton location.
The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence, and stability of individuals and families.
To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)
ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability.
The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse and building strong communities.
Applications missing this information will not be considered, and a resume along is not sufficient.
The CAPS Supervisor – Adult Protection provides direct supervision to a team of professional social caseworkers who work with families with a variety of adult protection issues in accordance with agency, state and federal guidelines and laws.
Planning:
conducts individual and group supervision to manage case dynamics and direction. Meets with administration as needed to participate in program planning.
Organizes the work within the unit to assure coverage and efficiency in caseload management based on the available knowledge and skills of the assigned workers. Develops systematic methods of implementing programming which includes developing controls and monitoring workflow.
Determines the resources that are required to achieve the goals of the unit and makes recommendations to higher level management which sets priorities and budget requests.
Assigns duties to social caseworkers in the unit based on workload and available skills and abilities of the workers. Meet with workers individually and in groups to explain rules, policies, procedures, and laws. Work with staff on individual cases, reviewing actions taken, coaching on effective resolution of problems in cases or duties which are difficult for the workers and creating work situations which allow professional growth.
Unit rules for work performance on the job are made by this position. May establish workload and qualitative standards for the unit.
Monitors the work of subordinates and reviews the work of the total unit's effectiveness regarding plans and programs. This may be done through individual supervision, documentation, and review of other reports prepared by the worker and the case records. Reviews occur before, during, and after the performance of tasks.
Training:
Training needs for staff members are established on an individual basis and facilitation may be carried out by this position, through staff development, state department staff and outside facilitators when sufficient resources are available. Monitors training progress including the assessment of need, and the evaluation of training upon completion.
Coaching and Discipline:
Checks with employees on missed deadlines, problems of tardiness, chronic absences, and interpersonal problems and complaints involving the unit; participates in resolving grievances and partners with the Administrator, Section Manager, and Division Manager on disciplinary action taken against staff members in the unit. Appraising Performance:
Reviews the performance of workers on a periodic basis and completes the annual performance rating using the appropriate form. Establishes individual performance plans and objectives and evaluates based on achievement of plans and objectives.
Interviews and participates in selection of employees for the unit with higher level manager(s). Attends supervisory meetings, oversees paperwork such as leave slips, time sheets, mileage reimbursement; Knowledge of successful management techniques and how to effectively apply them. Knowledge of principals of professional social casework and case management practices. Advanced knowledge of adult protection casework theories, principles, and best practices, including trauma‑informed and person‑centered approaches. Knowledge of the organization, operations, programs and policies of County government.
Strong understanding of human behavior, adult rights, decision‑making capacity, dementia symptoms, cognitive decline, mental health issues, domestic violence dynamics, and legal requirements related to abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Ability to effectively utilize various computer systems such as CAPS, Colorado TRAILS and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to originate, write and edit reports.
Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human behavioral science field from an accredited institution, including at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in human behavior science
three (3) years of professional casework, case management, or human services experience in a public or private human services agency.
A Master of Social Work or a human behavioral science field
two (2) years of professional casework, case management, or human services experience in a public or private human services agency.
Some examples of appropriate work experience could include: clinical experience, case management agency experience, nursing, gerontology, domestic violence case manager, paid victim's advocate, probation officer, law enforcement, para-professional work, and/or other case management experience.
Three (3) years of adult protection social casework experience.
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
Reliable transportation is required as you will be utilizing your own personal vehicle for visiting families’ homes, transporting children, and attending court. Must have already successfully completed the Colorado Pre-Service Training Academy program or if hired must successfully complete and pass all required State of Colorado training in order to be considered for future employment.
Must successfully pass fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.
Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.
Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.
Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.
** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.
