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

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Moab, UT

7d•$24 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

This job posting is for a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker position within the Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) Eastern Region in Moab. These roles are designed for individuals with a social work background and a passion for working with children and families. The primary goal is to keep children safe within their own families whenever possible by assessing needs, connecting families to resources, and providing in-home services. For children who have been removed from their homes, the focus is on reunification or finding alternative permanent solutions. Caseworkers receive regular professional supervision and training in the DCFS Practice Model. The specific title (Caseworker I or Social Service Worker) will depend on the applicant's qualifications.

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.
The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries.

Nice To Haves

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
Working with any agency providing mental or behavioral health services
Working in any public or private school in an educational or social work-related role
Foster or kinship provider
Contracted DHHS service provider
Other fields closely related to child welfare

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.