If you want to make a difference for children and families in the State of Utah, you should apply for these openings. The Moab and Blanding offices of the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) are looking to hire Caseworker Is or Social Service Workers (SSW). Each position will be filled as a Caseworker I or SSW depending upon the qualifications of the applicant.

CASEWORKER I: Pay: $20.00. A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family and Human Development, Criminal Justice or a closely related field is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Health Education and Promotion is also preferred.

SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER (SSW): Pay: $22.21. Requires an active Social Service Worker License or a higher, related license (Certified Social Worker, LCSW, etc.) from the State of Utah.

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Principal Duties
The duties of both jobs assess human service needs for children and youth, recommends appropriate care or intervention, develops service plans, perform field investigations, documents client progress, compiles case histories and prepares other related reports. DCFS Caseworkers and SSWs work 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 risks, strengths, barriers; and determining appropriate actions governing a client's situation.
• Writing and implementing child and family service plans.
• Coordinating and referring services to children and families offered by community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the courts, and community partners.
• Presiding over visits between parents and children, monitoring behavior, reporting observational notes and concerns to appropriate professional/clinical staff, and updating case files.
• Conducting in-home visits.
• Testifying in court or hearings regarding actions, findings, procedures, and protocols.
• Preparing detailed case documentation that includes: intake records, investigation summaries, risk assessment social summaries, needs assessments, service plans, case history, and activity logs.
• Screens and selects appropriate substitute care for clients in need of out-of-home services.
• Monitors out-of-home services to ensure physical, mental, educational and developmental needs are met.
• Provides clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations.
• Attends staffing meetings and change-of-shift meetings, to obtain progress reports, case specific instructions and mentoring, etc.

• Holds a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, family and human development, human services, criminal justice or degree closely related to social work.
• Possesses a current valid driver's license.

Why You Should Join Our Team
Become an integral part of a Utah Division working together to keep children safe and strengthen families in our communities. Experience a sense of achievement for a job well done and enjoy work/life balance! We offer great health benefits and retirement plans, generous paid time off, and a balanced work schedule to afford quality time spent with your family.

The Division
The goal of Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is to have communities where children grow up safe from abuse, neglect and dependency, where adults are protected from domestic violence, and where parents can be strengthened in their capacity to keep their family safe. For more information about DCFS, Click Here.

This list contains requirements, knowledge, skills and abilities associated with these jobs.

• Caseworker requires a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family and Human Development, Human Services or a closely related degree.
• SSW requires an active Social Service Worker License or a higher, related (Certified Social Worker, LCSW, etc.) license from the State of Utah
• requires a valid driver's license
• principles theories and practices of case management and practices of human growth and development
• use State or agency-specific software application program(s)
• use computer word processing software
• court hearings, rules, records, procedures and protocol
• follow written and/or verbal instructions
• human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research, or assessment, methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• compose and produce reports, documents and related material
• investigative techniques and processes and interviewing techniques skills
• applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
• read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
• identify signs and symptoms of maltreatment and neglect
• agency and community resources and services

These positions are located in Moab and Blanding Utah.

All DCFS job offers are contingent upon passing a Background Screening Application (BSA).

Preference may be given to applicants having worked for the Utah Division of Child and Family Services as an employee or as an undergraduate intern.

All applications must be submitted online. Resumes emailed or faxed will not be accepted as an application.

Travel required, may require on-call time. Response time to be determined by agency.

Only applicants invited to interview will be notified.

Must have a valid driver's license. May require you to use your personal vehicle to perform the duties of this position. All approved mileage driven by using a personal vehicle is reimbursable by State Finance. The reimbursement rate is determined by State Finance.

Working conditions: High Risks: Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. working at great heights, working in extreme outdoor weather conditions, being subject to possible physical attack, etc.

Physical Requirements: Moderate - Work may require some physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) (lifting a small child) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.