Caseworker II

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Reentry and Rehabilitation invites dedicated professionals to join a team focused on creating lasting change. We believe in providing justice-involved individuals with maximum opportunities for growth through accountability, evidence-based treatment, education, and positive reinforcement—all within a safe, supportive environment. Our mission at the Utah Department of Corrections Community Correctional and Treatment Centers is to safely reintegrate clients back into society, improve individual outcomes, and enhance community safety through strong partnerships and proven intervention strategies. Work Locations will be Statewide.

Requirements

Proven background in case management principles.
Exceptional verbal, reading, and written communication skills.
Familiarity with risk assessments and criminogenic risk factors.
A solid, foundational understanding of working with justice-involved women.
Knowledge or proficiency in human behavior, behavioral health management, and risk/needs assessments.
Knowledge or proficiency in local community resources, collateral agencies, and social service providers.
Knowledge or proficiency in modern workplace technology (Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and standard UDC software).
Knowledge or proficiency in the justice system, including its rules, records, procedures, and safety protocols.
Knowledge or proficiency in professional report writing and document composition.
Knowledge or proficiency in evidence-based interviewing techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing).
Knowledge or proficiency in SSI/SSDI applications (including SOAR certification).
Knowledge or proficiency in local housing assistance programs, VA resource Coordinator, Medicaid/Medicare programs including Voc Rehabilitation or SNAP.

Nice To Haves

Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) certification
Licensure as a Social Service Worker (SSW)

Responsibilities

Actively connect clients with vital community services, including housing, transportation, employment, medical, mental health, and other social services.
Facilitate psycho-educational classes addressing criminogenic risks, and provide targeted counseling for individuals dealing with substance use and mental health disorders (services may extend to family members).
Help clients obtain critical identification documents (e.g., birth certificates, driver's licenses, tribal IDs).
Maintain consistent, professional written and verbal communication with Adult Probation and Parole Agents and Supervisors regarding client treatment progress.
Perform other duties as required to support the center’s mission.