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

State of Utah•Roosevelt, UT

12d•$24 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is hiring for a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker position in its Eastern Region. The classification will depend on the applicant’s qualifications. This hybrid role focuses on keeping children safely with their families, connecting families with resources, supporting reunification when possible, and finding lasting safety and permanency for children when reunification is not possible. Workers collaborate with subject matter experts, receive regular professional supervision, and complete DCFS Practice Model Training. The position may require travel and 24-hour on-call services as directed by a supervisor. Hybrid eligibility is determined by agency management and may change. Employees must physically work within Utah.

Requirements

A current, valid Utah driver’s license.
For the Caseworker I classification: 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 the Social Service Worker classification: an SSW or higher license in good standing, as required by statute UCA 58-60-103, and four years of professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families, or a combination of education and experience equal to four years.
Relevant experience may include employment with DHHS; work with residential youth or adults in programs related to domestic violence, abuse, or homelessness; work in domestic violence or homeless shelters or agencies providing mental or behavioral health services; educational or social-work-related roles in public or private schools; foster or kinship provider experience; contracted DHHS service-provider work; or closely related child-welfare fields.
If work experience was not full-time, it must be converted to a full-time equivalent.
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.
Treat people with sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Pass the required Background Screening Application (BSA).

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 children and families to services offered by 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 regarding 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 histories, and activity logs.
Provide 24-hour on-call services as needed under a supervisor’s direction; assignments may depend on geographic location and agency demand.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Full benefits package eligibility.
Health benefits.
Retirement plans.
Generous paid time off.
Balanced work schedule and work/life balance.
Job stability.
Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
Meaningful work supporting children, families, and communities.
Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation and mutual support.
Approved mileage reimbursement through State Finance when personal vehicle use is required.