CPS Lead Worker (Caseworker Specialist I)-DCFS Western Region (Provo)

State of Utah • Provo, UT

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Advance your career in social work while continuing to be an integral part of a team working together to achieve safety, well-being, and permanency for abused or neglected children, and strengthening families in our communities. As a Lead Worker (Caseworker Specialist I), you will assess the needs of children, youth, and families, facilitate meaningful change, and assist your supervisor in mentoring team members. You will coach a group of child welfare staff working together to achieve safety, well-being, and permanency for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, and to support families in our communities through effective services. You may also be asked to functionally supervise staff in the absence of the supervisor.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Utah driver's license.
• Proven ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, manage a diversified workload, and handle challenging situations.
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of SAFE, community/agency resources, and applicable child welfare laws, rules, regulations, and Practice Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Active status as a current Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) employee.
• An active and in good standing Social Service Worker (SSW) license or higher mental health licensure in the State of Utah (such as CSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).
• Three (3) or more years of professional work experience with the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS).
• Active, working knowledge of working knowledge of CPS, foster care and home-based services.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Family & Human Development, Criminal Justice, Gerontology, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Assisting and/or mentoring team members with coordinating services with the court, community partners, placement providers, and other collateral agencies as needed to support children and families receiving services.
• Coaching team members in assessing and documenting client needs and developing and implementing service plans to meet those needs.
• Managing a caseload of CPS, Ongoing and/or Home-based cases, writing detailed case documentation including: investigation summaries, child and family assessments and/or service plans, risk assessments, social summaries, activity logs, and case histories.
• Assisting the supervisor to provide consultation, case staffing, and in assessing needs for on-going agency involvement.
• Providing input on performance evaluations and disciplinary actions occasionally.
• Performing 24-hour on-call services as needed under supervisor's direction (subject to geographic employment location and/or agency demand).

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level