Family Support Case Manager-160695 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adams/jobs/newprint/4842089) Apply  Family Support Case Manager-160695 Salary $50,875.48 - $58,506.80 Annually Location Location will vary among Head Start Centers, CO Job Type Regular Full-time Job Number 06942 Department Human Services Division Head Start Fund Opening Date 02/21/2025 Closing Date 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Mountain Our Mission To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation. EEO Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. 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 Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite. + Description + Benefits + Questions What Success Looks Like In This Job To provide excellent and skilled case management that serves to support, guide, as well as serve a family advocate to achieve improved outcomes for both children and families; to assist in the recruitment of families who are eligible for Head Start based on selection criteria to ensure waitlists reflects total enrollment slots and is capable of achieving annual enrollment goal to fill one hundred percent of slots by May 31st each year. The anticipated hiring range for this role is $50,875.48 - $58,506.80. The full salary range for the role is $50,875.48- $73,769.45. Examples of Duties for Success • Responsible for assisting in recruitment and ensuring full enrollment of Head Start families for each school year. • Manages enrollment through eligibility documentation and assists parents in completing all necessary forms and obtaining correct documentation. Completes this with accuracy through verification of information prior to supervisory file audits • Analyzes family’s risks and needs based on current selection criteria and ensures confidentiality and compliance with federal regulations regarding assigning points and waitlist priority. • Ability to understand and accurately follow requirements and principles as related to Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA). • Provide orientation to families regarding the Head Start program when they transition into the program. • Ensures a program tracking through database software is accurate and provides all necessary reports to supervisor on a timely basis. • Ensures timely documentation is entered regarding all efforts/engagement involving family/child case management in current database software through DAP case noting. • Build a rapport with families of diverse cultural backgrounds. • Ability to assess family needs/risks and can coordinate and conduct home visits as needed. • Analyze and adheres to the family’s risks and needs based on current selection criteria and ensures confidentiality and compliance with federal regulations regarding assigning points and waitlist priority • Develop strength-based Family Partnership Agreements (FPA) with all Head Start families and is capable of modification to FPAs as needed to meet changing family needs as required during duration of enrollment. • Responsible for connecting families with appropriate resources according to where family is at and their ability to achieve their desired goals. and Continually monitors the referrals to determine impact ability to achieve positive family and child outcomes. • Responsible for providing principles in case management to families to that support them in reaching or maintaining self-sufficiency. • Provide crisis intervention to families as needed, ensuring the safety of all involved, identifying options/referrals and supporting families in making decisions. • Responsible for maintaining 85% attendance in Head Start classroom through communication, support, and follow up with Head Start families. • Facilitates, plans and conducts Parent Committee meetings (Parent Cafes) and creatively promotes parent participation. • Collaborates with ACHS center staff, consultants, and leadership concerning the child or family to coordinate comprehensive case management while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries. • Develop and coordinate kindergarten transition plans for Head Start children and families. • Participate in staff development trainings as required and takes an active role in determining growth and training needs. • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications for Success • Ability to apply and consider principles and practices of social work. • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with classroom teachers, health staff, administrative staff, consultants, children, and parents at assigned centers to ensure families are receiving a quality learning and supportive experience while enrolled in Head Start • Knowledge of public assistance programs, community resources, and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines as these pertain to role. • Ability to document and communicate clearly and concisely. • Ability to present and speak to partnering agencies, attend events, and outside networking opportunities that help promote Head Start • Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and client documentation software (such as EMR, etc.). • Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, including the ability to work as part of a team and interact with diverse groups of people, communicate effectively both orally and in writing and receive and apply feedback • Effectively implements professional development, training, and technical assistance to improve daily practices in case management. • Ability to practice and implement principles using the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework (PFCE) to enhance and coordinate program services for families. • Ability to practice and implement principles using the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework (PFCE) to enhance and coordinate program services for families. • Make decisions and act based on family support principles, theories, practices, and code of ethics. More Qualifications for Success • Experience: Experience in social work, case management, or related field working with diverse populations in an educational setting • Education and Training: At a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field. If a candidate does not have this credential, upon hire, the individual will have up to 18 months to attain this credentialing. • License or Certificate: o Valid Colorado Driver's License and Proof of vehicle insurance. • Background Check: Ability to pass CBI & FBI background check, multiple background checks and Central Registry check. A Motor Vehicle record check will be conducted. A fingerprint check may be conducted. • Other: o Must complete physical examination and TB test upon hire. o Bilingual ability preferred (English/Spanish) 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 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. Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice! 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 01 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. 02 Do you have experience in social work, case management, or related field working with diverse populations in an educational setting? + Yes + No 03 Do you possess credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field? If not, are you able to obtain these credentials within 18 months upon hire? + Yes + No 04 Do you possess a valid Colorado driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance? + Yes + No 05 Have you worked as a case manager in a non-profit organization? + Yes + No 06 Do you have FDC training? + Yes + No 07 Have you been trained in MI? + Yes + No 08 Have you worked as a family advocate? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Adams County Address 4430 S. 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