POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fremont County Office of Human Resources
615 Macon Ave., Suite 106 Canon City, Colorado 81212
Phone: (719) 276-7410
Fax: (719) 276-7412
| POSITION TITLE | Home Health Coordinator/Public Health Nurse |
| DEPARTMENT | Nursing Services |
| STARTING SALARY | Hourly $18.46 |
| GRADE | 34 |
| APPLICATION DEADLINE | Open Until Filled |
EMPLOYEES AND REHIRES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY PROOF
OF THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for all phases of the implementation of the Home Health Program. Makes home visits to patients, determines need and eligibility for services, obtains permits, releases and consents for services and explains available services. Conducts well-child and well-adult clinics. Conducts immunization clinics twice a month.
OTHER DUTIES: Visits new mothers and babies, conducts physical assessment of same and provides appropriate education and counseling. Conducts community education seminars with the following topics: parenting education, communicable disease prevention and stress management.
QUALIFICATIONS: Current Colorado Registered Nursing License required; Physical Assessment Class required; Current CPR Certification required.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: Registered Nurse. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
WORK SCHEDULE: Normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participates in the “on call for the office” every 5th weekend, one night a week and alternating holidays.
A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION CAN BE REVIEWED
AT THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"
| POSITION TITLE | Social Case Worker 1, Child Welfare |
| DEPARTMENT | Department of Human Services |
| STARTING SALARY | Hourly $14.45 |
| APPLICATION DEADLINE | May 20, 2008 at 12:00 noon |
Anticipated Testing Date: June 16, 2008
HOW TO APPLY: Complete a Fremont County application and return to Fremont County Department of Human Services by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 to be considered for the next testing session. Applications may be obtained from the Fremont County Department of Human Services, Fremont County Human Resource, our local Colorado Job Services Center or from the Fremont County Web Page at fremontco.com. Students may complete applications and test 60 days before completion of degree; however, verification of degree must be received before interviewing. Copies of transcripts, official or unofficial, must be attached to application, as well as graduation date completed. AA/EOE.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This position provides intake and/or on-going services to families where child abuse or neglect is present in order to resolve these circumstances, which may include performing child abuse investigations, removing the involved children until the dangerous conditions are corrected, and arranging for long term or permanent placement when living in the home continues to be unsafe.
Written examination required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: |
Bachelor’s degree with a major in a human behavioral sciences field. |
Experience: |
Case Worker I – None. |
Substitutions: |
Case Worker I – None. |
Additional Requirements: |
A valid Colorado driver’s license, vehicle in safe operating condition, liability insurance. |
“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"
| POSITION TITLE | Social Case Worker II |
| DEPARTMENT | Department of Human Services |
| STARTING SALARY | Dependent Upon Qualifications |
| APPLICATION DEADLINE | May 23, 2008 at 12:00 noon |
| LOCATION | Fremont County Department of Human Services |
HOW TO APPLY: Complete a Fremont County application and return to Fremont County Department of Human Services, 172 Justice Center Rd., Cañon City, CO 81212 by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2008. Applications may be obtained from the Fremont County Department of Human Services, Fremont County Human Resource, Colorado Job Services Center or from the Fremont County Web Page. Students may complete applications and test 60 days before completion of degree, but verification of degree must be received before interviewing. Copies of transcripts, official or unofficial, must be attached to application, as well as graduation date completed. AA/EOE.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This position ensures that every child in the department’s custody and available for adoption receives advocacy services in finding an adoptive family. This position is assigned primary caseworker duties for children whose permanency goal is adoption, completes child studies for children awaiting adoption, develops an “ideal family” profile, identifies potential adoptive families and serves as an adoption resource to families, the department and the community. In addition, this position provides facilitation for the Family-to-Family model, including Ice Breakers, initial and on-going Team Decision Making meetings. This position includes performing child/youth abuse investigations and removing a child from a home and arranging for another placement during after hour and weekend coverage.
Written examination is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY:
FOR: SOCIAL CASE WORKER II
CHILD WELFARE, ADOPTION
Education: |
Bachelor’s degree with a major in a human behavioral sciences field. Major course work is the equivalent of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in either development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures or therapeutic techniques. Examples of such major course work are social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, and child development. |
Experience: |
Minimum of one year of full-time professional caseworker experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency. |
Substitutions: |
A master’s degree in social work or human behavioral sciences. |
Additional Requirements: |
A valid Colorado driver’s license, vehicle in safe operating condition, liability insurance. Must be able to pass a nationwide background check. Must be physically present within the geographical boundaries of Fremont County when performing on-call duties. |