Caseworker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 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, for the Caseworker I classification.
• For the Social Service Worker classification, 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.
• Relevant experience may include work with DHHS; residential youth or adults in programs related to domestic violence, abuse, or homelessness; domestic violence or homeless shelters; mental or behavioral health services; schools in educational or social work-related roles; foster or kinship care; contracted DHHS services; or closely related child-welfare fields.
• If work experience was not full-time, calculate its equivalent in comparison with full-time work.
• For the Social Service Worker classification, hold an SSW or higher license in good standing, as required by statute UCA 58-60-103.
• 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.
• Hold a current, valid Utah driver’s license.
• Pass a Background Screening Application.

Nice To Haves

• Current employment with the Utah Division of Child & Family Services in the Eastern Region.
• Age 21 or older.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of abuse, exploitation, and neglect; assess safety, risk, strengths, and barriers; and determine appropriate actions for families.
• Work with families to create plans for children’s safety and ongoing services.
• Coordinate and refer 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 and risk assessments, family-functioning assessments, service plans, court reports, case histories, and activity logs.
• Perform 24-hour on-call services as needed under supervisor direction.
• Attend in-person meetings at the Roosevelt DCFS office once per week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Health benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off.
• Balanced work schedule.
• Job stability.
• Career growth and leadership opportunities.
• Meaningful work supporting children and families.
• Supportive work environment.