Caseworker I​/Social Service Worker- DCFS Southwest Region; Manti

Caseworker I / Social Service Worker – DCFS Southwest Region (Manti)

Full‑Time • $23.60 hourly – Hybrid – Recruiter:
Sam Meltzer (smeltzer | 801‑538‑4232) – Final date to receive applications: 7/1/2026

• Investigating reports of abuse, exploitation, and/or neglect; assessing safety, risk, strengths, and barriers and determining appropriate actions governing a family's situation.
• Working with families to create plans for children’s safety and for ongoing services.
• Coordinating and referring services to children and families offered by community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the courts, and community partners.
• Supervising visits between parents and children to ensure safety.
• Conducting in‑home visits to assess safety and track progress.
• Facilitating Child and Family Team Meetings with the family, their formal and informal supports.
• Testifying in court hearings regarding actions, findings, procedures, and protocols.
• Preparing 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. 24‑hour on‑call service assignments may be based on, and subject to, geographic employment location and/or agency demand.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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. For example, two years of half‑time work would be equivalent to one year of full‑time work.
• 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.
• Is 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.
• 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 professional work experience.
• Possesses a current valid Utah driver’s license.
• For Social Service Worker:
  Holds an SSW or higher or higher licensure in good standing (required by statute UCA
  58‑60‑103).
• For Social Service Worker:
  Holds four years of professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families or a combination of education and experience to equal four years.

• Only applicants invited to interview will be notified.
• May require 24‑hour on‑call services/time. 24‑hour on‑call service response time to be determined by the agency.
• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• Travel required; you may be required to use your personal vehicle to perform the duties of this position; approved mileage is 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.
• A position’s eligibility for hybrid work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries.

• Moderate – Some of the work performed requires some physical exertion. You may be required to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend; crouch;…