Caseworker I/Social Service Worker-DCFS Southwest Region (Manti)
About the role
The Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is seeking Full-Time (FT) or Part-Time (PT) candidates for the position of Caseworker I or Social Service Worker. This role involves keeping children with their own families whenever safely possible, assessing their needs, connecting them to available resources, and conducting in-home services.
Responsibilities
Investigate reports of abuse, exploitation, and/or neglect; assess safety, risk, strengths, and barriers and determine appropriate actions.
Work with families to create plans for children’s safety and ongoing services.
Cook with services to children and families offered by community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the 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 the family, their formal and informal supports.
Prepare 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.
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.
Possesses a current valid Utah driver's license.
Skills
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.
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.
Benefits
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.
Pay
Caseworker I: Pay $23.60
Pay $26.21: Social Service Worker
Schedule
Competitive Career Service
Benefits
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.
Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
Travel
May be required to use your personal vehicle to perform the duties of this position; approved mileage is reimbursable through State Finance.
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 Manti Office 55 S. Main Street #24 Manti, Utah, 84642 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
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.