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

State of Utah•Manti, UT

8d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is hiring a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker for its Southwest Region office in Manti. The position will be filled at the level matching the applicant’s qualifications. DCFS workers seek to keep children safely with their families, connect families with appropriate resources, provide in-home services, reunify children with their families when possible, and help establish lasting safety and permanency when reunification is not possible. Workers receive regular professional supervision and complete DCFS Practice Model Training. This is an in-office, full-time position with a full benefits package. Travel is required, and employees may need to use a personal vehicle for work; approved mileage is reimbursable. The position may require 24-hour on-call services, with response time determined by the agency. Offers are contingent on passing a background screening. The State of Utah requires employees to work physically within Utah.

Requirements

Four years of qualifying full-time education or professional work experience related to children, parents, and/or families, or a combination of education and experience equaling four years, as applicable to the position level. Part-time experience is prorated against full-time work.
A current, valid Utah driver's license.
For the Social Service Worker level: SSW or higher licensure 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 support and interventions in a culturally responsive manner.
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.
Meet applicable driver eligibility standards.
Pass the required background screening application.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience may include employment with DHHS; work with residential youth or adults in programs related to domestic violence, abuse, or homelessness; work in a domestic violence or homeless shelter or an agency providing mental or behavioral health services; an educational or social-work role in a public or private school; foster or kinship-provider experience; work with a contracted DHHS service provider; or other fields closely related to child welfare.

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 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 histories, and activity logs.
Provide 24-hour on-call services as needed under supervisor direction, depending on geographic location and agency demand.
Perform other duties as assigned.