Our Mission: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence and stability of individuals and families.
Our Vision: To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)
ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability.
The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse and building strong communities.
The Trauma Support Program (TSP) staff support team works with internal and external partners in providing support and resources for staff. Able to navigate dual relationships, supervisory issues, conflicts at work, and other unique situations while maintaining confidentiality and boundaries within the parameters of the program. Responds timely and makes contact with the worker after the referral. Demonstrates the ability to clinically assess staff through 1:1 check in's, drop-in groups, rounds, support groups, and resiliency groups and provide support and identify any needs for additional resources. Facilitates Resiliency Skills groups with individual teams to help with secondary trauma and resilience and meet the unique needs of the teams and supervisor. Communicates with staff about what TSP provides and resources that are available through 1:1 check-ins, rounds, trainings, and groups. Communicates with external partners regarding resources for staff. Attends trauma consults as requested. Provides trauma informed training for staff and community providers as requested. Coordinates and schedules staff support services such as TRE and AcuDetox.
Categorically Eligible Degrees:
For the purposes of meeting minimum educational requirements, the following degrees obtained from an accredited university will be considered "categorically eligible," meaning no review of transcripts is required - Bachelor of Arts and/or Master of Arts degree in the following areas of study: psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, child development.
Areas of study that will be considered to meet the minimum educational requirements as outlined in Volume VII:
Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
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