Ongoing Casework Manager

Salary : $81,552.00 - $117,396.00 Annually Location : Boulder County, CO Job Type: Salary FT Job Number: 6771(SL5) Department: Human Services Division: HS Fam Children Svcs Opening Date: 05/19/2026 Closing Date: 6/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Exempt Description Boulder County Human Services Department is seeking to hire a Ongoing Casework Manager. Boulder County Human Services is seeking to fill the role of Ongoing Casework Manager. This is the supervisory level classification in the Human Services Caseworker series. The Ongoing Casework Manager performs supervisory oversight to casework staff and complex casework duties with responsibility for planning, organizing and directing the work of a unit of Human Service. The Ongoing Casework Manger is responsible for overseeing a team of ongoing child welfare caseworkers working with children and families in need of services due to concerns of child abuse and/or neglect, and youth beyond control of their parent. Ongoing casework management involves detailed assessment of therapeutic, social, educational, medical, and community needs to ensure children have the best opportunity to heal from trauma, maintain safe and healthy family connections and remain safely in their home and community. Ongoing casework management further seeks to engage families to guide comprehensive service packages to effectively mitigate danger using least restrictive and evidence based practices. Cases involve voluntary and court involved services depending on family need. The Ongoing Casework Manger supports caseworkers in matching families with services, monitoring safety, complying with state and federal law for child welfare and state policy and procedures for delivering child welfare services. The Ongoing Casework Manager position is committed to ensuring an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees as well as the families and community they serve. This Ongoing Casework Manager is one of four managers in the Ongoing Division. All teams carry a variety of child abuse/ neglect and adolescent families. This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position will work out of 515 Coffman St. Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt. Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work. Hiring Salary Range: $81,552.00 - $99,474.00 Annually Tentative Hiring Timeline:Phone Screening: June 8thFirst Round Interviews: Week of June 8thSecond Round Interviews: Week of June 15thReference Check: Week of June 22nd New employees receive an 80-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 for more information. Examples of DutiesSupervise and mentor staff to ensure the effective and timely provision of services to familiesReview case materials and manage assignment of families to staffEnsure compliance with state and federal law, and policy to ensure complianceProvide direct support to families addressing abuse, neglect, mental health, and substance abuse issuesAssist staff in assessing the safety of children with their familiesAttend court hearings and provide testimony as necessaryDeliver ongoing casework services in a way that will honor and respect various cultural backgrounds and race, ensuring every family feels seen and valuedCollect and analyze outcome data to manage programs efficiently and ensure adherence to agency and state guidelinesManage workloads on the teamPartner with other Ongoing supervisors to ensure there is consistency in programming and partnership among teamsSupport staff in engaging families in a supportive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive mannerCollaborate with internal and external partnersPerforms related work, as requiredMay be reassigned during emergency situations Required Qualifications 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 5 years of combined education and experience in social casework experience.ANDA bachelor's degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social caseworker. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques. Additional related education may count towards required experience. DRIVER'S LICENSE:Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving recordFor 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 Supplemental Information PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One year in a supervisory or lead capacity. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles and concepts of social casework practiceThorough knowledge of community resources and agency rules and procedures related to assigned program areaSkill in supervision and managementAbility to work effectively with other employees, clients, agencies, management and the public 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. As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide: Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be foundAdditional Benefits can be foundIncluding:Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements12 weeks Paid Caregiver leaveBreast feeding friendly-work environmentSick child care, an infants-at-work policyAccess to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!Access to a nationally-recognized wellness programEmployee Assistance ProgramPERA 401kSocial Security retirement plansAdditional Life and Disability InsuranceCritical Illness and Accidental InsuranceCounty-paid tuition assistanceEligible for PSLF-Free EcoPassHospital IndemnityID Theft ProtectionPet Insurance8 Hours of Paid Public Service LeaveGenerous paid time offHolidaysNew Year's Day January 1Martin Luther King's Birthday JanuaryPresidents' Day FebruaryMemorial Day MayJuneteenth June 19Independence Day July 4Labor Day SeptemberIndigenous People's DayGeneral Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)Veterans' Day November 11Thanksgiving Day NovemberFriday after Thanksgiving*Christmas Eve- 1⁄2 day (full day off depends on day of the week)Christmas Day December 25New Year's Eve- 1⁄2 day (full day off depends on day of the week)Vacation**80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hireEight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.Medical**Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERAEmployer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salaryEmployer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76% *The District Attorney's Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving **Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work. 01 Please describe how you meet the required minimum qualifications of...? 02 Do you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record? (Required) YesNo 03 Describe your leadership approach and describe an example of how you have supported staff in overcoming barriers to achieve positive permanency outcomes for children and families? 04 How have you successfully led a team through change while maintaining staff engagement, accountability, and focus on permanency outcomes? 05 One of our guiding values is around Inclusion We value, respect, and support all individuals by being an inclusive, culturally responsive county government. What do you perceive as a challenge when working with a diverse workforce? 06 What educational, volunteer, and life experiences demonstrate your ability to contribute to Boulder County's goals of achieving racial equity and social justice? Required Question