Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from City and County of Broomfield
Job overview
The Social Caseworker I/II - Foster Care role supports foster parents and kinship caregivers to maintain safe, stable placements for children involved in the child welfare system, impacting family stability and child welfare.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves providing guidance to foster and kinship caregivers, connecting families to resources, and ensuring the needs of children in the child welfare system are met to promote family preservation and child stability.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers hourly wages ranging from $28.37 to $37.10 depending on level, free recreation center access, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, excellent medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 6% employer retirement match with wellness discounts on insurance premiums.
Work environment and culture
The City and County of Broomfield values partnership with the community, respect, courtesy, and efficiency, emphasizing family preservation and comprehensive support for families in the child welfare system.
Company information
City and County of Broomfield provides community-focused services aimed at enhancing and protecting the environment and quality of life for residents, with a mission centered on partnership and excellent service.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Broomfield, with a community-oriented work environment focused on child welfare services.
Unique job features
The job uniquely emphasizes family preservation with comprehensive wraparound supports and a focus on keeping children connected to their families and communities.
Company overview
The City and County of Broomfield is a consolidated city-county government in Colorado, providing a range of municipal services including public safety, public works, parks and recreation, and community development. They generate revenue through property taxes, sales taxes, and various service fees. Established in 2001, Broomfield is unique in Colorado for its combined city and county governance, which allows for streamlined services and cohesive community planning. This innovative structure aims to enhance efficiency and improve the quality of life for its residents.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience and passion for supporting families and children within the child welfare system, emphasizing your ability to work collaboratively with foster parents and kinship caregivers.
Focus on demonstrating your skills in connecting families to community resources, maintaining safe placements, and supporting family preservation efforts, as these are key priorities for the City and County of Broomfield.
Apply through multiple platforms including the City and County of Broomfield’s official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the Child Welfare Services team or related divisions at City and County of Broomfield; use ice breakers like commenting on their community impact projects or asking about their experiences supporting foster families.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'foster care,' 'kinship navigation,' 'child welfare,' 'family preservation,' and 'community resources' to increase your chances of passing screening algorithms.
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