Social Worker, Post-Adoption Treatment (PAT) - DCFS, Salt Lake Valley Region

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Sandy, UT

2d•$28 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is hiring a Social Worker for its Post-Adoption Treatment (PAT) program in the Salt Lake Valley Region. The position may be located at any SLVR office, including Tooele, and is based at the listed Sandy, Utah location. The role evaluates client needs and develops and implements treatment plans for individuals and families experiencing difficulties with personal or family adjustment and antisocial behavior. Social workers engage in in-home services, provide family treatment, apply independent judgment and clinical skills, assess and diagnose client needs, and formulate treatment plans. They support child safety through assessments and child and family team meetings, document progress and treatment, prepare case histories and court reports, and coordinate, monitor, and evaluate services. The role may involve working with CPS on court-ordered assessments and facilitating Child & Family team meetings, as well as 24-hour on-call service as needed under a supervisor’s direction. The position is full-time, offers a salary range of $27.78–$41.46 per hour, and is eligible for a full benefits package. It may be eligible for a hybrid schedule combining in-office and telework days; hybrid eligibility is determined by agency management and may change. Employees must physically work within Utah. In-state travel is required, and use of a personal vehicle may be required, with approved mileage reimbursable through State Finance. Employment offers are contingent on passing a Background Screening Application.

Requirements

Hold a current Utah license as a Certified Social Worker, Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, or another closely related license.
Have a current, valid Utah driver’s license and maintain it.
Be able to physically work within the State of Utah boundaries.
Be able to meet the position’s in-state travel requirements; use of a personal vehicle may be required.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of professional work experience in child welfare; preference may be given to candidates with this experience.

Responsibilities

Provide consultation, recommendations, advice, and facilitate decisions.
Develop and implement plans that help clients mobilize personal and external capacities and resources to improve social functioning.
Provide case management by evaluating client needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring progress.
Assess safety with children and families.
Refer clients to available services that meet the needs of the family or child.
Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Facilitate the use of research data to improve existing programs and resource utilization.
Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents, and other written materials.
Act as an expert witness and provide testimony or recommendations in court cases or hearings.
Work closely with CPS on court-ordered assessments and facilitate Child & Family team meetings, as needed.
Perform 24-hour on-call services as needed under a supervisor’s direction.