Caseworker II

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team to help improve lives and create a safer Utah. The Caseworker II position is an entry level caseworker position. College level education and experience working with substance use disorders are not required but will be emphasized in hiring. CW IIs on our team provide evidence based, individualized services to individuals who are supervised by the Utah Department of Corrections. This is a full time position with state employee benefits. The wage is $24.49 hourly. CW IIs teach psycho-educational classes, utilize data from substance use assessments, and provide case management services to our clients. You will be an important part of a multidisciplinary team working to improve the lives of our clients, reduce their criminogenic risk factors, and increase their abilities to remain drug free. This position is in a community treatment resource center.

Requirements

Experience providing services to clients with substance use disorders
Experience providing services to justice involved individuals
Effective teaching skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of substance use assessments
Knowledge of criminogenic risk factors and assessments
Have a basic understanding of workign with criminal justice involved women.

Nice To Haves

College level education
Experience working with substance use disorders

Responsibilities

Provides psycho-educational classes.
Coordinates efforts to find appropriate community resources and services
Provides case management services directly with clients
Engages in quality written and verbal communication with clients, the treatment team, community partners, and security personnel
Maintains accurate documentation of all services provided