Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $70,428.00 - $85,908.00/annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: May 1st
• First Round Interviews: May 11th
• Second Round Interviews: May 18th
• Reference Check: May 18th

New employees receive an80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

What You’ll Do:

1. Facilitate therapeutic family time that promotes safety, connection, and emotional regulation, using a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
2. Engage children and caregivers through collaboration and partnership, recognizing and building on family strengths.
3. Practice with cultural humility and responsiveness, honoring each family’s identity, values, and lived experience, and considering the impact of systemic and environmental factors.
4. Provide in-the-moment coaching, modeling, and feedback to strengthen caregiver capacity, attunement, and responsiveness.
5. Observe and document family interactions, ensuring timely and accurate entry into the state database (TRAILS).
6. Use data to inform practice and support continuous improvement in family outcomes and program performance.
7. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through case staffing, consultation, and group supervision.
8. Participate in reflective supervision and team consultation, contributing thoughtful observations and clinical insight.
9. Remain flexible and responsive to agency and family needs, including reassignment if required.

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. 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 attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of

• A master's degree

AND

• Two years of professional human services casework experience

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

• Must be able to lift and carry infants and small children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate conflict effectively.
  
• Solid understanding of social casework principles, with the ability to apply best practices in real-time family interactions.
  
• Experience with interviewing techniques and crisis intervention in complex or high-stress situations.
  
• Clear and concise written communication skills, including timely and accurate documentation.
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, families, community partners, and multidisciplinary systems.
  
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice, including awareness of systemic inequities and experience fostering inclusive environments.
  
• Lived or professional experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.