Caseworker I/Social Service Worker-DCFS Western Region (Provo)

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Provo, UT

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Becoming a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker at the Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) can be a life changing event! If you have a social work background and a passion to work with children and families, Child & Family Services is the place for you. Together we can make a difference through service! DCFS Caseworkers and Social Service Workers strive to keep children with their own families whenever safely possible by assessing their and their families' needs, getting them connected to available resources, and conducting in-home services of appropriate intensity and duration. They work to reunify children who have been removed from their homes whenever possible or find enduring safety and permanency for them through alternative options. To accomplish this, caseworkers work closely with the subject matter experts, are provided with regular professional supervision, and complete DCFS Practice Model Training.

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: Pay $23.60: 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: Pay $26.21: 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 valid Utah driver's license.
• May require 24-hour on-call services/time. 24-hour on-call services response time to be determined by the agency.
• Travel required; you may be required to use your personal vehicle to perform the duties of this position; approved mileage is reimbursable through State Finance.
• All DCFS job offers are contingent upon passing a Background Screening Application (BSA).
• Must have a valid Utah driver’s license.
• The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Only applicants invited to interview will be notified.
• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• A position’s eligibility for hybrid work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

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.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

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