Caseworker I/Social Service Worker, DCFS Eastern Region (Roosevelt)

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Roosevelt, UT

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is hiring for a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker, depending on the applicant’s qualifications. These workers help keep children with their families whenever safely possible by assessing family needs, connecting families with resources, and providing in-home services. They also work toward reunification when children have been removed or seek enduring safety and permanency through alternative options. Employees work with subject matter experts, receive regular professional supervision, and complete DCFS Practice Model Training.

The position is based in Roosevelt, Utah, and is hybrid, subject to agency management’s discretion and potential changes. Travel is required, and employees may need to use a personal vehicle; approved mileage is reimbursable. The role may require 24-hour on-call service as directed by a supervisor, depending on geographic location or agency demand. Employees must physically work within Utah. Offers are contingent on passing a background screening.

The work involves moderate physical exertion, including standing, walking over rough surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and recurring or prolonged lifting of items up to 50 pounds, such as lifting a small child. It is designated high risk and may involve potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stresses, possible physical attack, entering clients’ homes, contagious conditions such as lice, bed bugs, or scabies, and exposure to chemicals such as illegal substances.

The Caseworker I pay rate is $23.60. The Social Service Worker pay rate is $26.21 and requires an SSW or higher license in good standing. The position is full-time and eligible for a full benefits package. The agency describes benefits including health benefits, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

Requirements

• Have four years of qualifying experience or a combination of education and experience totaling four years. Qualifying experience may include DHHS employment; work with residential youth or adults in programs related to domestic violence, abuse, or homelessness; work in a domestic violence or homeless shelter; work with an agency providing mental or behavioral health services; an educational or social-work-related role in a public or private school; work as a foster or kinship provider or contracted DHHS service provider; or closely related fields.
• For Caseworker I, have four years of full-time education or professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families, or a combination of education and professional work experience.
• For Social Service Worker, have four years of professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families, or a combination of education and experience totaling four years.
• For Social Service Worker, hold an SSW or higher license in good standing, as required by statute UCA 58-60-103.
• Understand human development across the lifespan and community resources, and be able to provide culturally responsive support and interventions.
• Interact professionally with all levels of management while managing a diversified workload and challenging situations.
• Deal with people with sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Possess a current, valid Utah driver’s license.
• Pass the required Background Screening Application (BSA).
• Be able to physically work within the State of Utah.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of abuse, exploitation, and/or neglect; assess safety, risk, strengths, and barriers; and determine appropriate actions for families.
• Work with families to create child safety plans and plans for ongoing services.
• Coordinate and refer services for children and families through community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, courts, and community partners.
• Supervise visits between parents and children to ensure safety.
• Conduct in-home visits to assess safety and track progress.
• Facilitate Child and Family Team Meetings with families and their formal and informal supports.
• Testify in court hearings about actions, findings, procedures, and protocols.
• Prepare detailed case documentation, including intake records, investigation summaries, safety and risk assessments, family-functioning assessments, service plans, court reports, case history, and activity logs.
• Perform 24-hour on-call services as needed under a supervisor’s direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Health benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off.
• Approved mileage reimbursement for required work travel using a personal vehicle.
• Job stability.
• Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work supporting the community.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed