Youth & Disability Services Caseworker II – Hybrid

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

State vehicle access

Full benefits package

Hybrid work model

Criminal background check

Job summary

State of Utah is seeking a Caseworker Specialist II for DSPD, involving home visits across Utah with travel statewide. The role requires handling potentially dangerous or stressful situations and being eligible for a state vehicle or mileage reimbursement.

Salary starts at $23.86/hour with a hybrid in-office/field work setup. A fingerprint background check is required, and travel and a valid driver's license are necessary. Apply by 10/16/2026.

Qualifications

• Has knowledge of HCBS.
• Certified as a QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional).
• Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about empowering People with Disabilities.
• Excellent listener who is proactive.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people with varying interests.
• Knowledge of community resources for people with disabilities and how to access those resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.
• Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions or complaints; explains policy and procedures and facilitates a resolution.
• Refers client, partners, and families to other available services to meet needs where appropriate.
• Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data.
• Proficient in word processing documents like Word, Excel, etc.
• Reviews and/or inspects work for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Collaborates with other state and local programs, organizations and agencies, and with various stakeholders to promote program goals and objectives.
• Respond to inquiries for community based services.
• Manage crisis situations.
• Support and sustain DSPD goals, plans, and objectives.
• Apply understanding of a person's eligibility for services.
• Negotiate the DSPD budget worksheet within the individualized budget.

Job description

State of Utah is seeking a Caseworker Specialist II for DSPD, involving home visits across Utah with travel statewide. The role requires handling potentially dangerous or stressful situations and being eligible for a state vehicle or mileage reimbursement.

Salary starts at $23.86/hour with a hybrid in-office/field work setup. A fingerprint background check is required, and travel and a valid driver's license are necessary. Apply by 10/16/2026.