Caseworker I/Social Service Worker-DCFS Salt Lake County

Caseworker I/Social Service Worker-DCFS Salt Lake County State of Utah

• 3.6 Sandy, UT Job Details Full-time $23.60
• $26.

21 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social work Bachelor of Science Writing skills Bachelor's degree in psychology Bachelor's degree in sociology Sociology Criminal Justice Driver's License Working with children Bachelor's degree Driving Psychology Adoption and foster care home visits Human Services Client advocacy in social work Social Work 4 years Bachelor's degree in human services Leadership Bachelor's degree in criminal justice Home visits (communication methods) Entry level Community resource coordination Full Job Description Caseworker I / Social Services Worker-DCFS FT / PT Status

• Full Time Salary
• See Position Descriptions Remote Work / In-Office
• Hybrid Recruiter
• Tammy Alfaro | |801-538-4221 5/3/2026, at 6 p.

m. Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? Becoming a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker at the Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) can be a life changing event! If you have a social work background and a passion to work with children and families, Child & Family Services is the place for you. Together we can make a difference through service! This recruitment will be used to fill Caseworker I/Social Service Worker positions in Salt Lake County. Click here to see a Caseworker at Work These positions will be filled as a Caseworker I or Social Service Worker depending upon the qualifications of the applicant. Key Responsibilities DCFS Caseworkers and Social Service Workers 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 permanence 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: Serves as a point of contact for the Kinship Caregivers with open CPS and Foster Care cases. Engages families to elicit, gather, evaluate, analyze and integrate pertinent information to determine a kinship family's capacity to meet safety and quality of care needs for the child; determines strengths, concerns and support needs. Advises and supports staff regarding assessing family background information to expand diligent search options. Assist the regional staff with establishing permanency plans, timeframes, and agency decision points. Advocates and plans long term care of the child by providing caregivers with full disclosure of responsibilities and permanency options. Provides caregivers and staff with pertinent information to timely and successfully transition caregivers along the Kinship Continuum. Document in the provider notes in SAFE the efforts to find, retain, support and connect providers to resources. Provide awareness of Utah kin navigator services. Acts as a regional liaison with the Office of Licensing and Utah Foster Care (UFC), for barrier free services for kinship families seeking licensure. Performs help with preliminary walk throughs, Specific Home Studies for a specific foster care license, and adoption home studies. Educates Kinship caregivers regarding the Specified Relatives Grant, and liaisons with the Department of Workforce Services. Provide assistance with needed forms and access to custody Medicaid, payments, and personal vehicle mileage reimbursement. Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications Qualifying professional work experience:

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.

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. Must have a valid Utah driver's license.

Social Service Worker:

Pay $26.21: Holds an SSW or higher or higher licensure in good standing (required by statute

UCA58-60-103

). 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 valid driver's license. Preference Preference may be given to candidates who: Are current or previous employees of the Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) Have completed an internship with DCFS Have four years or more years of professional work experience related to working with children, parents, and/or families, OR hold a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, family and human development, human services, criminal justice, bachelor of science in health education and promotion, or closely related degree, OR a combination of professional work experience and education

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 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 Utah valid driver's license. Physical Requirements Moderate

• Some of the work performed requires some physical exertion. You may be required to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend; crouch; stoop; stretch; reach; lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), e.g. lifting a small child in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. Working Conditions High Risk
• 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. Some special risks which may require the use of special safety precautions e.g., entering clients homes, maybe working around contagious diseases, i.e. parasitic infections caused by head lice, bed bugs, scabies, etc. or chemicals, i.e. illegal substances, etc. About the Role Location

• 10008 S Creek Run Way, Sandy, UT 84070 Background Check Required
• Yes Drug Test Required
• No Schedule Code
• B Competitive Career Services Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential.

Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here.

Other benefits may include:

Job Stability:

Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.

Career Growth:

Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.

Meaningful Work:

Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.

Supportive Work Environment:

Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support. The Agency 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 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. EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.