Foster Youth in Transition Social Case Worker

The City and County of Denver is seeking a top-notch, highly dedicated Permanency Social Case Worker to join the Child Welfare Services division working with young adults in the Foster Youth in Transition (FYIT) program at Denver Human Services.

Requirements

• Currently or recently working with youth as a certified social caseworker
• Is able to develop relationships with youth and identify their strengths and opportunities for improvement
• Is comfortable working within the juvenile court system and with youth who may have had involvement with the Juvenile Justice System
• Expresses the aptitude to allow the youth to lead their case plans and establish their goals
• Is resourceful and organized with the ability to follow through with commitments and understand the needs of this population

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date