Caseworker I/Social Service Worker-DCFS Southwest Region (Manti)

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Manti, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position at the Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) offers a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families. DCFS Caseworkers and Social Service Workers strive to keep children with their own families whenever safely possible by assessing their and their families' needs, connecting them to available resources, and conducting in-home services. They also work to reunify children who have been removed from their homes or find enduring safety and permanency through alternative options. These positions will be filled as a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker depending upon the qualifications of the applicant.

Requirements

Previous or current employment with the DHHS; working with residential youth or adults participating in programs related to domestic violence, abuse, or homelessness; working in a domestic violence or homeless shelter, or with any agency providing mental or behavioral health services; any public or private school in an educational or social work-related role; foster or kinship provider, contracted DHHS service provider, or other fields closely related to child welfare), or a combination of experience and education to equal four years.
If work experience was not full-time, the equivalent must be calculated in comparison to full-time. For example, two years of half-time work would be equivalent to one year of full-time work.
Caseworker I: Understands human development across the lifespan, and resources in the community, and has the ability to provide support and interventions in a culturally responsive way.
Caseworker I: Is adept at interacting professionally with all levels of management while managing a diversified workload and challenging situations.
Caseworker I: Deals with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Caseworker I: Communicates effectively, clearly, and concisely verbally and in writing.
Caseworker I: Has 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.
Caseworker I: Possesses a current valid Utah driver's license.
Social Service Worker: Holds an SSW or higher or higher licensure in good standing (required by statute UCA58-60-103).
Social Service Worker: Understands human development across the lifespan, and resources in the community, and has the ability to provide support and interventions in a culturally responsive way.
Social Service Worker: Is adept at interacting professionally with all levels of management while managing a diversified workload and challenging situations.
Social Service Worker: Deals with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Social Service Worker: Communicates effectively, clearly, and concisely verbally and in writing.
Social Service Worker: Has four years of professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families or a combination of education and experience to equal four years.
Social Service Worker: Possesses a current Utah valid driver's license.
Must have a valid Utah driver's license.

Responsibilities

Investigating reports of abuse, exploitation, and/or neglect; assessing safety, risk, strengths, and barriers and determining appropriate actions governing a family's situation.
Working with families to create plans for children’s safety and for ongoing services.
Coordinating and referring services to children and families offered by community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the courts, and community partners.
Supervising visits between parents and children to ensure safety.
Conducting in-home visits to assess safety and track progress.
Facilitating Child and Family Team Meetings with the family, their formal and informal supports.
Testifying in court hearings regarding actions, findings, procedures, and protocols.
Preparing detailed case documentation that includes: intake records, investigation summaries, assessments of safety, risk and family functioning; service plans, court reports, case history and activity logs.
May include performing 24-hour-on-call services as needed under supervisor's direction. 24-hour on-call service assignments may be based on, and subject to, geographic employment location and/or agency demand.
Other duties as assigned.