Are you interested in the flexibility and work/life balance of part-time work? Do you want to work in a supportive and autonomous environment to grow your case management, crisis intervention, and mediation skills? This may be the position for you! The Division of Children, Youth and Family is seeking a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic staff member to provide emergency case management services as an After Hours Social Caseworker. This is a part-time, on-call position that will respond in-person to a variety of situations including: child protection emergencies, managing runaways, processing juveniles who have been arrested in Larimer County, and supporting our foster/kin families. Although this is a temporary position, it could become long-term depending on budget. At Larimer County Department of Human Services, we strive to be responsive and provide timely resources in partnership with our community so individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe. Help us make an important impact in our community, apply today! View this video to learn more about the qualities of a successful Social Caseworker at Larimer County: Responsibilities What you'll be doing:Responding to after-hours child protection emergencies, including required face-to-face safety assessments with families. Managing crisis situations by phone, in the office, or in the field. Providing crisis intervention, ongoing counseling, and client advocacy to support informed decision-making and problem resolution. Responding to runaway situations and conducting Juvenile Justice detention screenings at the Hub (2555 Midpoint Dr., Fort Collins). Conducting assessments and implementing appropriate interventions. Documenting assessments and interventions accurately and maintaining organized case records. Preparing and presenting case information for court proceedings, state reviews, and communications with attorneys and other professionals. To view the full job description, visit - Social. Caseworker. TEMP - What we're looking for:Experience working with children and families in a professional or support setting. Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries and triage crisis situations effectively. Strong comfort using computer systems and documenting work accurately. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Openness to learning and applying trauma-informed interventions. Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics. Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred. Self-directed, observant, and able to build professional relationships quickly. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment. 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 will be eliminated from the process. Bachelor's Degree from a higher education institution with coursework related to the job responsibilities of social caseworker required. Coursework examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human development and behavior, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques. Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required. Completion of certification from the State training academy prior to the end of the nine month probationary term is required. Upon employment, must maintain annual continuing education hours and state training requirements. Benefits.