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Our Mission : Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence and stability of individuals and families.

Our Vision : 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.

The Field Training Specialist facilitates a newly certified caseworker’s transition from the academy setting to the actual performance of child welfare casework by providing live instruction and supervision in the field prior to receiving a full caseload. The Field Training Program offers new caseworkers the opportunity to learn from an experienced caseworker who assists them in applying their child welfare caseworker academy training to real-life situations. This includes application of the skills necessary to ensure child safety, well-being, permanency, family engagement, and adherence to the practice models and philosophies of child welfare casework and in meeting the mission / vision / values of Arapahoe County Department of Human Services. The Field Training Specialist (FTS) assists new caseworkers in becoming autonomous in the field and ensuring they are able to execute the functions required of their position. The FTS is committed to training and assisting new caseworkers with on-the-job instruction and support, as well as in evaluating their performance and making recommendations for further clinical training and support. An FTS must guide new caseworkers through a comprehensive six-week curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them. FTS must share responsibility with new caseworkers in delegation, problem-solving, and training. The essentials of the FTC’s role are that they apply the techniques of coaching by providing a role model to follow and giving encouragement and direction to the new caseworker to apply what has been taught. This is followed by giving feedback on the new caseworker’s performance. Teaching will occur in the field under actual real-life situations, during casual conversations, and in a classroom environment.

• There are two open positions, 1 for intake and 1 for permanency, and this is a C-level position.
• Duties
• Provides a systematic approach to field training that is consistent and standardized.
• Provides a means of assuring the new caseworker’s capability to perform the skills or tasks necessary for the competent operation of an autonomous caseworker.
• Affords new caseworkers the opportunity to be exposed to various techniques / skills while operating within standardized policies, procedures, and guidelines and in adherence to Colorado laws.
• Provides guidance and supervision of their assigned new caseworker in their performance of various casework duties.
• Provides weekly evaluation and end-of-training evaluation of new caseworkers prior to them receiving a full caseload and being assigned a Practice Coach which will be used as a guide to address additional training needs of the new caseworker, to identify areas of improvement, further training needs, and tracking of new caseworker progress.
• Teaching and promoting child safety, permanency, and well-being while ensuring public trust to new caseworkers.
• Demonstrates organizational loyalty and role models for other caseworkers.
• Demonstrates ability to role model the expectations / requirements of child welfare casework, including adherence to practice models, philosophies, and the mission / vision / values of Arapahoe County DHS.

REQUIREMENTS :

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies :

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG) :

Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity

Requirements

Education and Experience :

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in a human behavior science field

OR A Master of Social Work or a human behavioral science field

Categorically Eligible Degrees :

For the purposes of meeting minimum educational requirements, the following degrees obtained from an accredited university will be considered “categorically eligible,” meaning no review of transcripts is required – Bachelor of Arts and / or Master of Arts degree in the following areas of study : psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, child development.

Areas of study that will be considered to meet the minimum educational requirements as outlined in Volume VII :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements :

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

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Frequently : Activity exists between 1 / 3 and 2 / 3 of the time.

Constantly : Activity exists more than 2 / 3 of the time.

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As a Regular Full-Time employee at Arapahoe County Government, you are eligible for benefits such as :

For a more detailed listing of our benefit programs, click on the MENU link on the left and then Benefits Summary. 01 Please choose the response that best describes your educational background.

02 Please choose the best response that lists your professional casework, case management, or human services experience in a public or private human services agency.

03 Please choose the best response that lists your experience as a Field Training Specialist related-field

04 Are you willing and able to utilize your own personal vehicle for visiting families homes, transporting children, and attending court?

05 Do you have a current, valid driver's license?

06 Have you received six or more points within the past twelve months or eight or more points within the past twenty-four months against your driving record?

07 How many moving traffic violations have you been cited for in the past two years?

08 In the past five years, have you had your driver's license revoked or suspended?

09 Have you ever had an Intentional Program Violation (IPV) related to the receipt of Human Services Benefits such as TANF, Food Stamps or Colorado Works monies? (A "Yes" answer does not automatically disqualify you from employment, since the nature of the violation, date and the job for which you are applying is also considered.)

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