RFC/Kinship Caseworker I/Social Service Worker

• DCFS Southwest Region (St. George) FT / PT Status
• Full-Time Salary
• $23.60 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office
• In-Office / On-Site Recruiter
• Sam Meltzer | smeltzer@utah.gov | 801-538-4232 Application Deadline
• 7/15/2026 Resource Family Consultant/Kinship Caseworker I/Social Service Worker 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! 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 The Resource Family Consultant (RFC) / Kinship Family Consultant (KFC) is responsible for providing supportive services to ensure caregivers can support a child in their care during Child Protective Services and Foster Care interventions. They will identify services and supports tailored to meet needs of the caregiver and child to achieve agency best practices and permanency goals.

Job Responsibilities:

Assess the strengths of resource families to determine the best placement for youth in care. Provides on-going support for licensed foster parents through visits, telephone contacts, attending Utah Foster Care (UFC) cluster/training, and home contacts. Acts as regional liaison to local foster parents and UFC Acts as a regional liaison with the Office of Licensing (OL), to ensure licensed foster home standards are met. Attend court hearings, family team meetings and cluster events to support providers. Participate in the Home Study Committee Ability to promote placement stability, placement transition, arrangement of respite services, and help prevent placement interruptions. Address the foster care providers' questions and provide clarification in a timely manner. Proactively work with all assigned foster care providers and update their information, in SAFE. Work with licensed foster parents, Utah Foster Care, and the Office of Licensing to ensure training requirements and license standards are met. Proactively work on identifying issues and challenges and identifying trends regarding foster care provider recruitment and retention and provide practical solutions to the regional administrative team and state office program team. Qualifications Previous or current employment with the

DHHS 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. Possesses a current 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 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 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. 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

• DCFS St. George Office 178 North 200 East St. George, Utah, 84770 United States Drivers License Requirement
• Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules Background Check Required
• Yes Drug Test Required
• No Schedule Code
• B•Competitive Career Service Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential.

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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 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.