Senior Assistant Caseworker- DCFS Southwest Region (Blanding)

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Blanding, UT

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Child and Family Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Assistant Caseworker, Office Support, to help maintain efficient office operations within a child welfare setting. This position requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting staff, clients, and community partners. The ideal candidate will be dependable, customer service focused, and capable of managing a variety of administrative responsibilities with accuracy and confidentiality.

Requirements

• With previous and/or current experience working for the Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS).
• Has worked with the State's social welfare database system, SAFE
• Adobe Pro, Google and Microsoft experience.
• Must have a current and valid Utah drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a clerical resource to professional child welfare social work staff by providing direct client and case related support services.
• Taking and distributing meeting minutes
• Answering phones
• Greeting visitors and clients
• Completing Clear Search requests
• Assisting with supervised visits
• Transporting youth and clients
• Maintaining files and records
• Preparing court and client documentation
• Processing financial transactions
• Assisting with additional office and case support functions as assigned
• Assisting in covering the reception area
• Greet and assist walk-in clients
• Receive incoming telephone calls and directs them to the appropriate staff member.
• Preparing letters and/or documentation for courts and/or clients.
• Mailing certified mail to clients or sheriff; tracking in SAFE case system.
• Creating, maintaining, scanning, and/or archiving files, reports, etc.
• Retrieving files for workers, AGs, supervisors, and audits.
• Assisting with 24-hour notifications and priors.
• Maintaining the upkeep of office equipment.
• Taking and transcribing minutes at meetings.
• Assisting with completing Medicaid applications.
• Responsible for processing payments, managing financial transactions and handling other related financial tasks as assigned.
• Transportation of clients and children.
• Supervise and monitor visits
• Other duties as assigned

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed