Senior Assistant Caseworker- DCFS Eastern Region; Blanding

Senior Assistant Caseworker – Office Support

A Senior Assistant Caseworker, Office Support serves as a clerical resource to professional child welfare social work staff by providing direct client and case related support services. Duties include taking and distributing meeting minutes, answering phones, greeting visitors and clients, completing Clear Search requests, assisting with supervised visits, transporting youth and clients, maintaining files and records, preparing court and client documentation, processing financial transactions, and assisting with additional office and case support functions as assigned.

• Assisting with receipt and forwarding of clients to appropriate staff.
• Preparing letters and/or documentation for courts and/or clients.
• Mailing certified mail to clients or sheriff and tracking in SAFE case system.
• Creating, maintaining, scanning, and/or archiving files, reports, etc.
• Retrieving files for workers, AGs, supervisors, and audits.
• Assisting with 24‑hour notifications and priors.
• Maintaining the upkeep of office equipment.
• Taking and transcribing minutes at meetings.
• Assisting with completing Medicaid applications.
• Processing payments, managing financial transactions and handling related financial tasks.
• Transportation of clients and children.
• Supervising and monitoring visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Previous and/or current experience working for the Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS).
• Experience with the State's social welfare database system, SAFE.
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
• Valid Utah driver’s license.

• Moderate physical exertion: standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. (e.g., lifting a small child repeatedly).

• Typical office environment with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation.
• Employee may sit comfortably but may also walk, stand, bend, and carry light items.
• Driving an automobile may be required.
• Special physical demands not required to perform the work.

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

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