Deputy Public Guardian Caseworker Specialist I-DAAS
About The Position
The Caseworker Specialist I serves as an initial contact for public guardianship inquiries, assesses adults’ needs and eligibility, and develops and implements plans to address those needs. The role includes monitoring client funds and financial accounts, applying for and maintaining public benefits, and preparing annual court accounting reports. The caseworker prepares comprehensive case records and reports, informs clients about their rights and available options and services, conducts monthly client visits, and coordinates with medical and service providers, courts, placement providers, and community partners. Field visits are conducted to assess whether guardianship may be needed and to evaluate an adult’s health and well-being. The position is full time and hybrid, based at 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. A criminal history check is required, and employment includes a probationary period. The posting lists an hourly salary range of $23.86 to $35.85 and an application deadline of November 16, 2026.
Requirements
- Use independent judgment and discretion.
- Be proactive and detail oriented, and maintain objectivity.
- Assess physical, mental, social, or economic needs.
- Handle situations with patience, tact, and professionalism.
- Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Write comprehensive, concise, understandable reports concerning financial transactions, social interactions, medical conditions, and adherence to care plans.
- Use logic to analyze information or data and draw conclusions.
- Use investigative techniques and processes.
- Work with and around potentially high-risk adults who may be mentally or emotionally unstable.
- Handle exposure to substandard living areas, including animal waste, vermin, and odors.
- Successfully pass a criminal history check.
Nice To Haves
- Four years of full-time education or professional work experience related to caring for vulnerable adults, including elderly adults and adults with disabilities or mental illnesses; this qualification is described as preferred or trainable/on-the-job.
Responsibilities
- Screen calls and email referrals about guardianship, collect key information, and determine eligibility and priority level.
- Assess current and potential client or patient needs and develop and implement plans to meet those needs.
- Monitor client funds, manage financial accounts or budget activities, provide fiscal information, and prepare annual court accounting reports.
- Apply for and maintain eligibility for public benefits.
- Prepare case documentation, including case opening and closing records, intake records, investigation summaries, case histories, activity logs, risk and needs assessments, social summaries, service plans, court reports, and correspondence.
- Provide clients with information about their rights, options, benefits, services, goals, and expectations.
- Conduct monthly visits with clients and document those visits.
- Collaborate and coordinate with service and medical providers.
- Conduct field visits and determine whether guardianship is needed and assess an adult’s health and well-being.
- Coordinate with and refer clients to community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, courts, and other community partners.
Benefits
- Job stability within a well-established organization.
- Career growth, skill development, and opportunities for leadership.
- Meaningful work that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
- A supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
- Work/life balance is described as an important element of the organization’s culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
