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

State of Utah; Utah; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the Utah Division of Child & Family Services as a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker. Help keep children safe and strengthen families through assessments, resource connections, and in-home services. Enjoy a balanced work schedule and health benefits.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant experience in social work or related fields.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of abuse and assess risks and strengths.
• Work with families to create safety and service plans.
• Prepare detailed case documentation.

Skills

Communication

Professional Interaction

Culturally Responsive Support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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. Selected candidates may be housed in the DCFS Richfield Office.

Principal Duties

DCFS Caseworkers and Social Service Workers work to keep children with their families whenever safely possible by assessing needs, connecting families to resources, and conducting in-home services. They aim to reunify children removed from their homes or find safety and permanency through alternative options. They work closely with subject matter experts, receive regular supervision, and complete DCFS Practice Model Training while performing the following tasks:

1. Investigate reports of abuse, exploitation, and neglect; assess risks, strengths, barriers; and determine appropriate actions.
2. Work with families to create safety and ongoing service plans.
3. Coordinate and refer services to children and families through community resources, placement providers, agencies, courts, and partners.
4. Supervise visits between parents and children to ensure safety.
5. Conduct in-home visits to assess safety and progress.
6. Facilitate Child and Family Team Meetings with the family and supports.
7. Testify in court regarding actions, findings, and procedures.
8. Prepare detailed case documentation, including intake records, investigation summaries, assessments, court reports, and activity logs.
9. Perform 24-hour on-call services as required, based on location and demand.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Caseworker I: Pay $23.60

• Understanding of human development and community resources; ability to provide culturally responsive support and interventions.
• Professional interaction skills with management and challenging situations.
• Sensitivity, tact, and professionalism in dealing with people.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Qualifying professional experience includes employment with DHHS, working with youth or adults in related programs, or experience in educational or social work roles, totaling four years, including part-time work calculated proportionally.

Social Service Worker: Pay $26.21

• Holds an SSW or higher licensure in good standing.
• Understanding of human development and community resources; culturally responsive support skills.
• Professional interaction skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or four years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferences

• Candidates aged 21 or older may be preferred.
• High school diploma or GED may be considered.

Why Join Our Team

Join the Utah Division to help keep children safe and strengthen families. Enjoy a balanced work schedule, health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and a rewarding work environment. See what makes working for the State of Utah awesome.

The Agency

The Utah Division of Child and Family Services aims for communities where children are safe from abuse and neglect, adults are protected from domestic violence, and families are strengthened. For more information, Click Here.

Note: Applicants will be notified if invited for an interview. Additional requirements include a valid driver’s license, travel, and passing a Background Screening Application. Physical and working condition details are also provided.