Assistant Caseworker-Christmas Box Bouse- DCFS Northern Region (Ogden)
About The Position
The Utah Division of Child & Family Services is hiring an Assistant Caseworker at the Christmas Box House in Ogden. The facility provides care for children ages 0–20 who need safety and support. Assistant Caseworkers help maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment and support professional social staff with direct client services. This is an on-site position at the DCFS Christmas Box House in Ogden, Utah. The facility operates 24 hours a day, and the position may involve swing, graveyard, weekend, and holiday work. Differential pay is offered for those shifts and days. The role may require 24-hour on-call services, with response time determined by the agency. Travel is required, and employees may need to use a personal vehicle for work-related duties; approved mileage is reimbursable. Employment offers are contingent on passing a background screening.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be team oriented.
- Must deal with people with sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
- Must have a valid Utah driver’s license.
- Must successfully pass a criminal history check and the required Background Screening Application.
- Must be able to meet the position’s physical requirements, including lifting items up to 50 pounds in recurring or prolonged situations.
- Must be able to meet the position’s travel requirements; use of a personal vehicle may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Current or previous DCFS employment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide care for infants, toddlers, and youth in custody.
- Maintain detailed logs for each child in custody.
- Transport children to school, youth activities, and visits.
- Maintain facility cleanliness, including vacuuming, cooking, and cleaning.
- Assist with entering data into computerized systems and maintaining case files.
- Update case documentation, including intake records, investigation summaries, case histories, activity logs, risk assessments, social summaries, service plans, and correspondence.
Benefits
- Full benefits package eligibility.
- Job stability within a well-established organization.
- Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
- Meaningful work supporting the community.
- Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation and mutual support.
- Differential pay for swing shifts, graveyard shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Approved mileage reimbursement for required work travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
