Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

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Performs paraprofessional functions in support of a professional social caseworker and case plan.

THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS

NOTE: This posting will close at midnight on December 23rd OR once we receive 40 applicants, whichever occurs first.


Sup - Patrick Gonzales

Unit - Screening/Intake

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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Conducts home visits with clients and family members. Documents all observations and interactions; maintains record of activities; writes monthly reports of activities with clients, collateral contacts, observations, client progress and functioning. Provides transportation as necessary. Documents and observes interactions with customers and contacts. Assists and advocates for access and use of community services; organizes services. Ensures and monitors quality and quantity of services are delivered. Notifies caseworker and/or professionals in the event of crisis, safety concerns, negative change in behavior or other observations of care and progress. Maintains case file, correspondence and client confidential information. Testify in court as needed. Performs related work as required.

Child Welfare:

+ Provides paraprofessional services coaching clients in support of a professional social caseworker and case plan in the areas of child protection, youth in conflict and adult case management and protection.
+ Provides services to strengthen the ability of families to protect and care for their children, to minimize harm to children and youth and to ensure the safety and well-being and permanency planning for children and families in accordance with the Colorado Children's Code.
+ Offers instruction and guidance to parents on child development and child rearing techniques.
+ Assists with life skills activities of daily living, including teaching.
+ Provides child protective services as defined by all relevant and Colorado State Statutes and rules.

WHAT YOU HAVE

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EDUCATION:

High School diploma or GED equivalency

required*

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two years of full time public contact in human services or a related field

required*

NOTE

: Substitution for public contact is successful completion of a certificate program and/or college course equivalent to public contact in human services or related field.

NOTE:

For preferred qualifications,

the substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered, including by way of example, specific experience or skill-based qualifications that may substitute for certain educational requirements, or a combination of relevant education and experience including supervisory experience.

LICENSE:

Valid driver's license at the time of application and a valid Colorado driver's license at time of hire

required*

*Must successfully pass a background check.

WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS

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Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual Remote & Hybrid working opportunities County Retirement Program Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership Truly inclusive and diverse environment Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building) May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

2025 & 2026

REMAINDER OF 2025 HOLIDAYS

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Christmas Eve Day

- December 24th
+

Christmas Day

- December 25th

Day before New Year's Day

- December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)*

One (1) Personal Day

*

One (1) Commission Appreciation Day

= Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2025 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday

Personal Day

*: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

Commissioner Appreciation Day

: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments. Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments. All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday

The above 2025 Holiday Schedule resolution number 24-215 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 15th, 2024

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2026 HOLIDAYS

New Year's Day

-January 1st

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

- January 19th

Presidents' Day

- February 16th

Memorial Day

- May 25th

Employee Appreciation Day Picnic

- June 3rd

Juneteenth Day

- June 19th

Independence Day (observed)

- July 3rd

Day before Labor Day

- September 4th (Early Release at 12:00pm)*

Labor Day

-September 7th

Francis Xavier Cabrini Day

- October 5th

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day

- October 12th +

Veteran's Day

- November 11th
+

Day before Thanksgiving

- November 25th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
+

Thanksgiving Day

- November 26th
+

Day after Thanksgiving

-

November 27th
+

Christmas Eve Day

- December 24th
+

Christmas Day

- December 25th

Day before New Year's Day

- December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)*

One (1) Personal Day

*

One (1) Commission Appreciation Day

= Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2026 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday

Personal Day

*: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

Commissioner Appreciation Day

: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments. Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments. All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday

The above 2026 Holiday Schedule Resolution was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 15th, 2025

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DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS

Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

SICK LEAVE

Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.

VACATION LEAVE

Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours. After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours. Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.

RETIREMENT

All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employee's monthly pay.



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EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION

Pueblo County's contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.

If Benefit Selections:

Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional
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MEDICAL INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD

(optional)

Medical, Dental, & Vision Rates are for the 2026 Plan Year (effective January 1st, 2026)

HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN

Employee Only

Employee + 1

Family

Plan Cost $823.00 $1,543.00 $2,12900

Employer Contribution $852.00 $1,428.00 $1,938.00

Employee Contribution $-29.00 $115.00 $191.00

PPO

Employee Only

Employee + 1

Family

Plan Cost $889.00 $1,713.00 $2,351.00

Employer Contribution $860.00 $1,453.00 $1,969.00

Employee Contribution $29.00 $260.00 $382.00

HMO/Ded

Employee Only

Employee + 1

Family

Plan Cost $999.00 $1,926.00 $2,661.00

Employer Contribution $876.00 $1,484.00 $2,014.00

Employee Contribution $123.00 $442.00 $647.00

LOW HMO

Employee Only

Employee + 1

Family

Plan Cost $1,038.00 $2,002.00 $2,768.00

Employer Contribution $881.00 $1,495.00 $2,030.00

Employee Contribution $157.00 $507.00 $738.00

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DENTAL INSURANCE - AMERITAS

(optional)

Employee Only

Employee + 1

Family

Plan Cost $27.00 $60.00 $91.00

Employer Contribution $7.00 $17.00 $25.00

Employee Contribution $20.00 $43.00 $66.00

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VISION INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD

(optional)

Employee Only

Employee + 1

Family

Plan Cost $6.00 $12.00 $19.00

Employer Contribution $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Employee Contribution $6.00 $12.00 $19.00

Note: There is no Employer Contribution to Vision Insurance



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LONG TERM DISABILITY - THE STANDARD

(required)

Coverage pays 60% of your wages up to $4,800 with a 90-day waiting period.

Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410

BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT

(required)

Employees are required to purchase the basic option for

$3.10

, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

(optional)

This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with "pre-tax" dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement.

Note:According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered "use or lose" funds.

ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS

(optional)

Optional Life Insurance Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans
These are post-tax benefits.



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For hiring related questions, please contact WPC - Workplace Policy & Compliance; HR Staffing at:

hrstaffing@pueblocounty.us

For benefits related questions, please contact TPS - Talent & People Services; HR Benefits at:

hrbenefits@pueblocounty.us