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

DCFS Caseworker And Social Service Worker

DCFS Caseworkers and Social Service Workers strive to keep children with their own families whenever safely possible by assessing their and their families' needs, getting them connected to available resources, and conducting in-home services of appropriate intensity and duration. They work to reunify children who have been removed from their homes whenever possible or find enduring safety and permanency for them through alternative options.

To accomplish this, caseworkers work closely with the subject matter experts, are provided with regular professional supervision, and complete DCFS Practice Model Training while performing the following tasks:

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.

Caseworker I:
Pay $23.60:

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.

Social Service Worker:
Pay $26.21:

Holds an SSW or higher or higher licensure in good standing (required by statute UCA
58-60-103).

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 professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families or a combination of education and experience to equal four years.

Possesses a current Utah valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

Only applicants invited to interview will be notified.

May require 24-hour on-call services/time. 24-hour on-call services 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…