Douglas County, CO·Castle Rock, Colorado
Provide investigation, assessment, and case management for disabled and elderly adults at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Develop and implement case plans to ensure safety and independence while coordinating community resources.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: The Professional Entry Level position shall require a Bachelor’s degree with an equivalent of thirty(30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter hours in human behavioral sciences or health care related courses such as, social work, sociology, psychology, psychiatry, gerontology, nursing, special education, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, therapeutic techniques, guidance and counseling or other human behavioral sciences or medical field relevant to the APS Program and/or at-risk adults. Professional Journey Level position shall meet the requirements for the Professional Entry Level position and shall have obtained the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform duties at the fully independent working level as follows: The required degree plus one (1) year of professional casework in a public or private social services agency obtained after the degree is obtained; OR A Master’s degree in social work. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database. The individual must complete the New APS Worker Training Academy within four (4) months of hire and complete the required forty (40) hours of continuing education each year.
8/14/2026 4:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. The job details outlined in this posting may represent a modified summary of the full job description. For a full copy of the job description CLICK HERE to view our job classifications. In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County. Join a Team That Makes a Difference Our Vision is a community that is resilient, adaptive, and offers every individual opportunity and hope for the future. Our Mission is engaging and informing our community, while connecting to foundational services and support to facilitate and inspire change. Our Core Values are: Integrity, Inclusion, and Empathy During the interview process, candidates may be asked questions related to our Mission, Vision, and Values to help us understand how their experiences and approach align with our organizational culture.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in human behavioral sciences or healthcare, or a Master's in Social Work. Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and pass a criminal background check.
Market context
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