Caseworker II

Full-time, in-office position located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Background check and drug test required.

About The Role

The Division of Reentry and Rehabilitation invites dedicated professionals to join a team focused on creating lasting change. We provide justice-involved individuals with maximum opportunities for growth through accountability, evidence-based treatment, education, and positive reinforcement—all within a safe, supportive environment. Our mission is to safely reintegrate clients back into society, improve individual outcomes, and enhance community safety through strong partnerships and proven intervention strategies. Work locations will be statewide.

Responsibilities

• Resource Coordination: Actively connect clients with vital community services, including housing, transportation, employment, medical, mental health, and other social services.
• Intervention & Counseling: Facilitate psycho-educational classes addressing criminogenic risks, and provide targeted counseling for individuals dealing with substance use and mental health disorders (services may extend to family members).
• Documentation Assistance: Help clients obtain critical identification documents (e.g., birth certificates, driver's licenses, tribal IDs).
• Collaboration: Maintain consistent, professional written and verbal communication with Adult Probation and Parole Agents and Supervisors regarding client treatment progress.
• Adaptability: Perform other duties as required to support the center’s mission.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should possess knowledge or proficiency in:

• Human behavior, behavioral health management, and risk/needs assessments.
• Local community resources, collateral agencies, and social service providers.
• Modern workplace technology (Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and standard UDC software).
• The justice system, including its rules, records, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Professional report writing and document composition.
• Evidence-based interviewing techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing).
• SSI/SSDI applications (including SOAR certification).
• Local housing assistance programs.
• VA resource coordination.
• Medicaid/Medicare programs including Vocational Rehabilitation or SNAP.

Qualifications

Preference is given to individuals holding a Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) certification or licensure as a Social Service Worker (SSW). While the following attributes represent our ideal candidate, we encourage all interested individuals to apply:

• Proven background in case management principles.
• Exceptional verbal, reading, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with risk assessments and criminogenic risk factors.
• A solid, foundational understanding of working with justice-involved women.

Working Environment

This position operates within an institutional/correctional environment. Applicants must be comfortable working directly with an offender population where inherent safety risks, unusual environmental stress, or the potential for physical confrontation exist.

Physical Demands

• Requires regular physical exertion, including standing, walking over rough surfaces, bending, crouching, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
• May be required to participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation to respond to urgent situations during non-duty hours.

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

$21.41 - $32.20 hourly wage.