Caseworker II
About The Position
The Division of Reentry and Rehabilitation is seeking a caseworker II to join our team of skilled professionals to work with probationers and parolees. Our division provides evidence-based, individualized interventions to safely reintegrate justice-involved individuals back into the community. Our goal is to develop and carry out high-quality, evidence-based programs aimed at improving individual outcomes and enhancing community safety by implementing strategies, promoting accountability, and strengthening partnerships while maintaining positive work with incarcerated clients at our Northern Utah Community Correctional Center (2445 S. Water Tower Way, Ogden, UT 84401).
Requirements
- Experience in case management principles
- Effective speaking, reading, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of risk assessments and criminogenic risk factors
- Human behavior and performance, risk and needs assessments, behavioral health management.
- Knowledge of community providers, collateral agencies and other community partners for housing, transportation, medical, mental health and other social services.
- Computer skills, Microsoft Office products, Google Docs, and UDC software.
- Justice system, rules, records, procedures and protocol.
- Compose and produce reports, documents, and related material.
- Use of interviewing techniques such as motivational interviewing.
Nice To Haves
- certification as a Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor
- 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 psycho-educational classes to address criminogenic risks and counseling for offenders with substance use disorders and mental health disorders. Services may also be provided to family members.
- Helps clients to obtain necessary identification (i.e birth certificate, drivers license, tribal ID, etc.)
- Provides written and verbal communication with Adult Probation and Parole Agents and Supervisor on treatment progression.
- Other duties as required.
Benefits
- Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
- Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
- Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
