Caseworker II

State of Utah • Gunnison, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Reentry and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Caseworker to work with clients at the Central Utah Correctional Facility. The role implements evidence-based programs that support the safe reintegration of justice-involved individuals into the community, promote long-term success, and strengthen public safety. The position is in-office/on-site at 255 East 300 North, Gunnison, Utah. Based on an applicant’s qualifications, the Division may underfill the position at the Caseworker I level. The posting states that Caseworker II’s best-qualified candidates will have obtained licensure as a Social Service Worker. A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, and a drug test may be required. The position may require 24-hour on-call services in response to situations outside normal duty hours, and involves the risks and hazards of a correctional facility, including possible physical attack.

Requirements

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products, Google Docs, and UDC software.
• Knowledge of the justice system, rules, records, procedures, and protocol.
• Ability to compose and produce reports, documents, and related material.
• Ability to use interviewing techniques such as motivational interviewing.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the work, including standing, walking over rough surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and recurring or prolonged lifting of moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in institutional/correctional surroundings and manage safety and risk issues associated with working with an offender population; possible physical attack is a stated risk.
• Ability to provide 24-hour on-call services if required by policy.
• For Caseworker II, the posting says the best-qualified individuals will have obtained licensure as a Social Service Worker.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Volunteer and Religious Services (VRS) or as an Individual Service Provider in a prison environment, supporting education and religious programming.
• Experience teaching educational classes.
• Experience in case management principles.
• Effective speaking, reading, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of risk assessments and criminogenic risk factors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts to find appropriate community services, including housing, transportation, employment, medical, mental health, and other social services.
• Provide classes that address criminogenic risks and support offenders in a prison environment or on a housing unit.
• Work with Volunteer and Religious Services (VRS) or as an Institutional Service Provider (ISP) to facilitate educational and religious support for offenders working toward rehabilitation and reentry; services may also be provided to family members.
• Help clients obtain necessary identification, such as birth certificates, driver's licenses, and tribal IDs.
• Communicate in writing and verbally with Adult Probation and Parole Agents and a Supervisor about treatment progression.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability through employment within a well-established organization.
• Career growth, including opportunities to develop skills and pursue leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful work contributing to community services and organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work-life balance is described as a vital element of the organization’s culture.

What This Job Offers

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