Description:
Becoming a Caseworker I at the Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) can be a life changing event! If you have a social work background, just graduated with a Bachelor's Degree (or will by the time position is hired) in Social Work or related field, and have a passion to work with children and families, Child & Family Services is the place for you. Together we can make a difference through service!
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Principal Duties
DCFS Caseworkers 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, they work closely with their Lead Workers, 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.
Orchestrating individual, family, or group therapy sessions that coincide with established treatment plans and providing crisis intervention if necessary.
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.
May include performing 12-hour-on-call services as needed under supervisor's direction.
This is a full-time benefited time-limited position until September 30, 2018
Ideal Candidate
The model candidate for this position is someone who:
Holds a bachelor's degree (or will by the time position is hired) 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.
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.
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. Click here to see what makes working for the State of Utah awesome: Compensation & Benefits.
The Agency
Contribute to our communities and proactively support the Division of Child and Family Services by helping us keep children safe and strengthen families. DCFS CLICK HERE
Qualifications:
Ideal Candidate
The model candidate for this position is someone who:
Holds a bachelor's degree (or will by the time position is hired) 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.
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.
Application Instructions:
Please visit our website at statejobs.utah.gov and apply for this position online.