Caseworker II

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Gunnison, UT

4d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Reentry and Rehabilitation is looking for a driven, compassionate Caseworker to join our skilled team working with clients at the Central Utah Correctional Facility. In this rewarding role, you will implement evidence-based programs designed to safely reintegrate individuals into the community, promote long-term success, and strengthen public safety. You will play a pivotal role in empowering justice-involved individuals through accountability, rehabilitation, education, and support in a safe, dynamic environment.

Requirements

Computer skills, Microsoft Office products, Google Docs, and UDC software.
Knowledge of 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.
Effective speaking, reading, and written communication skills.

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
Knowledge of risk assessments and criminogenic risk factors
Licensure as a Social Service Worker

Responsibilities

Coordinates efforts to find appropriate services (housing, transportation, employment, medical, mental health, and other social services) from community providers, collateral agencies, and other community partners.
Provides classes to address criminogenic risks and support for offenders in a prison environment or on a housing unit.
Works with Volunteer and Religious Services (VRS) or as an Institutional Service Provider (ISP) to assist offenders working toward rehabilitation and reentry by facilitating educational and religious support.
Helps clients to obtain necessary identification (i.e birth certificate, driver's license, tribal ID, etc.)
Provides written and verbal communication with Adult Probation and Parole Agents and Supervisor on treatment progression.
Other duties as required.