Caseworker I/Social Service Worker-DCFS Southwest Region (Cedar City)

State of Utah; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) in Cedar City is seeking a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker in a full-time, in-office role. The position includes a full benefits package and a salary paid hourly, with qualifications spanning experience with children and families and a Utah driver's license.

Responsibilities include safety assessments, family services coordination, in-home visits, court testimony, and collaboration with community partners.

Qualifications

• Four years of related experience or education equivalent to four years.
• Must have a current Utah driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of abuse, exploitation, and/or neglect; assess safety, risk, and family needs.
• Coordinate services to children and families with community resources and courts.
• 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 the family and supports.
• Testify in court hearings and prepare detailed case documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional interaction

Cultural responsiveness

Driver's license

Education

Four years of full-time education or professional work exp related to working with children, parents, and/or families

Job description

Caseworker I/Social Service Worker-DCFS Southwest Region (Cedar City)

Full-Time

Full benefits package.

Salary: See Position Description

Work location: In-Office / On-Site

Application Deadline: 11/10/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? Becoming a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker at the Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) can be a life changing event! If you have a social work background and a passion to work with children and families, Child & Family Services is the place for you. Together we can make a difference through service!

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These positions will be filled as a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker depending upon the qualifications of the applicant.

Key Responsibilities

DCFS Caseworkers and Social Service Workers strive to keep children with their own families whenever safely possible by assessing their and their families' needs, getting them connected to available resources, and conducting in-home services of appropriate intensity and duration. They work to reunify children who have been removed from their homes whenever possible or find enduring safety and permanency for them through alternative options. To accomplish this, caseworkers work closely with the subject matter experts, are provided with regular professional supervision, and complete DCFS Practice Model Training while performing the following tasks:

• Investigating reports of abuse, exploitation, and/or neglect; assessing safety, risk, strengths, and barriers and determining appropriate actions governing a family's situation.

• Working with families to create plans for children’s safety and for ongoing services.

• Coordinating and referring services to children and families offered by community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the courts, and community partners.

• Supervising visits between parents and children to ensure safety.

• Conducting in-home visits to assess safety and track progress.

• Facilitating Child and Family Team Meetings with the family, their formal and informal supports.

• Testifying in court hearings regarding actions, findings, procedures, and protocols.

• Preparing detailed case documentation that includes: intake records, investigation summaries, assessments of safety, risk and family functioning; service plans, court reports, case history and activity logs.

• May include performing 24-hour-on-call services as needed under supervisor's direction. 24-hour on-call service assignments may be based on, and subject to, geographic employment location and/or agency demand.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous or current employment with the DHHS; working with residential youth or adults participating in programs related to domestic violence, abuse, or homelessness; working in a domestic violence or homeless shelter, or with any agency providing mental or behavioral health services; any public or private school in an educational or social work-related role; foster or kinship provider, contracted DHHS service provider, or other fields closely related to child welfare), or a combination of experience and education to equal four years.

• If work experience was not full-time, the equivalent must be calculated in comparison to full-time. For example, two years of half-time work would be equivalent to one year of full-time work.

Caseworker I: Pay $23.60:

• Understands human development across the lifespan, and resources in the community, and has the ability to provide support and interventions in a culturally responsive way.

• Is adept at interacting professionally with all levels of management while managing a diversified workload and challenging situations.

• Deals with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.

• Communicates effectively, clearly, and concisely verbally and in writing.

• Has 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.

• Possesses a current valid Utah driver's license.

Social Service Worker: Pay $26.21:

• Holds an SSW or higher or higher licensure in good standing (required by statute UCA58-60-103).

• Understands human development across the lifespan, and resources in the community, and has the ability to provide support and interventions in a culturally responsive way.

• Is adept at interacting professionally with all levels of management while managing a diversified workload and challenging situations.

• Deals with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.

• Communicates effectively, clearly, and concisely verbally and in writing.

• Has four years of professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families or a combination of education and experience to equal four years.

• Possesses a current Utah valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

• Only applicants invited to interview will be notified.

• May require 24-hour on-call services/time. 24-hour on-call services response time to be determined by the agency.

• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.

• Travel required; you may be required to use your personal vehicle to perform the duties of this position; approved mileage is reimbursable through State Finance.

• All DCFS job offers are contingent upon passing a Background Screening Application (BSA).

• Must have a valid Utah driver’s license.

• A position’s eligibility for hybrid work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

• The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate - Some of the work performed requires some physical exertion. You may be required to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend; crouch; stoop; stretch; reach; lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), e.g. lifting a small child in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

• High Risk - You will be exposed to risks and environmental stressors outside of a typical office environment. This includes frequent travel, entering client homes, potential physical confrontation, and potential exposure to contagious conditions/parasitic infections (e.g., head lice, bed bugs, scabies) or illegal chemical substances.

About the Role

Location – DCFS Cedar City Office
106 N 100 E
Cedar City, Utah, 84720
United States

Drivers License Requirement- Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
Background Check Required – Yes Drug Test Required – No Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here.

• 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.

Agency

The goal of Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is to have communities where children grow up safe from abuse, neglect and dependency, where adults are protected from domestic violence, and where parents can be strengthened in their capacity to keep their family safe.

For more information about DCFS, Click Here

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].