Child Study Writer

Boulder CountyHuman ServicesDepartment is seeking to hire a Child Study Writer.A child study is a comprehensive historical document that includes the medical and social history of a child who will be adopted. The documents also includes significant life events of the child and their resultant impacts. This document is reviewed by the prospective adoptive family, and is expected to be of the standard of a full and complete history of the child.

The hourly employee will write the child study, based on specific instructions below from Colorado Department of Human Services. Information will be gathered from case records, medical records, school records, interviews and third -party reports. Examples of the type of information included are birth records, health of the pregnant mother, significant medical history, family history.

This is an hourly, non-benefitedposition that will work 10-15 hours per week in a flexible schedule. This position will work remote and out of515 Coffman St., Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt(eligible for overtime).

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

Hiring Salary Range: $30.00 - $43.00Hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of May 18th
• First Round Interviews: Week of May 25th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of June 1st
• Reference Check: Week of June 1st

1. File mine Trails and HHSC to thoroughly document history
2. Write a comprehensive and accurate document
3. Follow the CDHS format for child studies
4. Communicate with the casework team to ensure accuracy
5. Performs related work, as required
6. May be reassigned during emergency situations

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 bachelor's degree in human behavioral sciences

BACKGROUND CHECK& FINGERPRINTING:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Child welfare experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  1. Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Efficient and thorough
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work independently

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 employeeson 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.