Caseworker I / Social Service Worker — Make a Difference

United Trading Group; Manti (UT); On-site; USD 67,624,000 - 75,103,000; Full time

Job summary

DCFS Manti Office in Utah is seeking a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker to support children and families by assessing safety, coordinating services, and conducting in-home visits under supervision.

This full-time, in-office role requires four years of related education or work experience and a current Utah driver’s license; licensure at the SSW level is preferred. Occasional travel and background checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time education OR professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families.
• Possesses a current Utah driver's license.
• Holds an SSW or higher licensure in good standing (required by statute UCA58-60-103).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Empathy and professionalism

Teamwork

Job description

DCFS Manti Office in Utah is seeking a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker to support children and families by assessing safety, coordinating services, and conducting in-home visits under supervision.

This full-time, in-office role requires four years of related education or work experience and a current Utah driver’s license; licensure at the SSW level is preferred. Occasional travel and background checks are part of the process.