Caseworker I​/Social Service Worker-DCFS Eastern Region; Blanding

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $23.60 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Sam Meltzer | smeltzer |  
Final date to receive applications – 07/13/2026

Caseworker I / Social Service Worker – A dynamic role in the Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) focused on protecting children and families and supporting reunification and permanency goals.

• Investigate reports of abuse, exploitation, and neglect; assess safety, risk, strengths, and barriers and determine appropriate actions governing a family's situation.
• Work with families to create plans for children’s safety and for ongoing services.
• Coordinate and refer services to children and families offered by community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, courts, and 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.
• Testify in court hearings regarding actions, findings, procedures, and protocols.
• Prepare detailed case documentation that includes intake records, investigation summaries, assessments of safety, risk, family functioning, service plans, court reports, case history and activity logs.
• Perform 24‑hour on‑call services as needed under supervisor’s direction.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Understands human development across the lifespan and available resources in the community; able to provide culturally responsive support and interventions.
• Interacts professionally with all levels of management while managing a diverse workload and challenging situations.
• Displays sensitivity, tact, and professionalism in dealing with people.
• Communicates effectively, clearly, and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Has four years of full‑time education OR professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families, OR a combination of education and experience equal to four years.
• Possesses a current valid Utah driver’s license.

• Holds an SSW or higher licensure in good standing (required by statute UCA
  58-60-103).
• Understands human development across the lifespan and available resources in the community; able to provide culturally responsive support and interventions.
• Interacts professionally with all levels of management while managing a diverse workload and challenging situations.
• Displays sensitivity, tact, and professionalism in dealing with people.
• Communicates effectively, clearly, and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Has four years of professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families or a combination of education and experience equal to four years.
• Possesses a current valid Utah driver’s license.

• Only applicants invited to interview will be notified.
• May require 24‑hour on‑call services/time; response time determined by the agency.
• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• Travel required; personal vehicle may be used; approved mileage reimbursable through State Finance.
• All DCFS job offers are contingent upon passing a Background Screening Application (BSA).
• Must have a valid Utah driver’s license.
• Hybrid work eligibility is determined by agency management and may change at any time.
• Employees must physically work within the State of Utah boundaries.

• The job requires moderate physical exertion: standing, walking over rough surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and lifting moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.).

• High risk: potential for dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations such as working in extreme outdoor weather or at great heights.
• Special risks that may require safety precautions, such as entering client homes or exposure to contagious diseases or chemicals.

Location – DCFS Blanding Office, 522 North 100 East, Blanding, Utah 84511, United States

Driver Eligibility – Employees must meet the Driver…