DCFS Caseworker I/Social Service Worker, Salt Lake County

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Division of Child & Family Services is recruiting Caseworker I or Social Service Worker positions in Salt Lake County. The role works to keep children safely with their families by assessing needs, connecting families with resources, and providing in-home services. When children have been removed, the role supports reunification whenever possible or seeks enduring safety and permanency through alternative options. Workers collaborate with subject matter experts, receive regular professional supervision, and complete DCFS Practice Model Training. Positions may be eligible for a hybrid schedule combining in-office and telework days, at agency management’s discretion. Employees must physically work within Utah. Travel is required, and employees may need to use a personal vehicle for work; approved mileage is reimbursable. The role may involve 24-hour on-call services as needed and under supervisor direction. The Caseworker I position pays $23.60, and the Social Service Worker position pays $26.21. The position is full-time and eligible for a full benefits package.

Requirements

Caseworker I applicants must have four years of full-time education or professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families, or a combination of education and professional work experience totaling four years.
Social Service Worker applicants must hold an SSW or higher license in good standing, as required by statute UCA 58-60-103.
Social Service Worker applicants must have four years of professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families, or a combination of education and experience totaling four years.
Possess a current valid driver's license; the supplemental information specifies a valid Utah driver's license.
Understand human development across the lifespan and community resources, and be able to provide culturally responsive support and interventions.
Interact professionally with all levels of management while managing a diversified workload and challenging situations.
Treat people with sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely verbally and in writing.
Applicants whose qualifying work experience was part-time must have it calculated as an equivalent compared with full-time work.
Pass a Background Screening Application (BSA) as a condition of a DCFS job offer.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to current or previous employees of the Division of Child & Family Services.
Preference may be given to candidates who completed an internship with DCFS.
Preference may be given to candidates with four or more years of professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families.
Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, family and human development, human services, criminal justice, health education and promotion, or a closely related field.
Preference may be given to candidates with a combination of professional work experience and education.

Responsibilities

Investigate reports of abuse, exploitation, and/or neglect; assess risks, strengths, and barriers; and determine appropriate actions.
Work with families to create plans for children’s safety and ongoing services.
Coordinate and refer children and families to services offered by community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, courts, and community partners.
Supervise visits between parents and children to ensure safety.
Conduct in-home visits to assess safety and track progress.
Facilitate Child and Family Team Meetings with families and their formal and informal supports.
Testify in court hearings regarding actions, findings, procedures, and protocols.
Prepare detailed case documentation, including intake records, investigation summaries, safety assessments, risk and family functioning assessments, service plans, court reports, case history, and activity logs.
Perform 24-hour on-call services as needed under supervisor direction.
Perform other duties as assigned.