Caseworker ISocial Service Worker- DCFS Northern Region (Multiple Locations)

Caseworker I/Social Service Worker- DCFS Northern Region (Multiple Locations)

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Benefits EligibilityThis position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary See Position Description
Remote Work / In-Office Hybrid

Recruiter Eliana Sigler
Application Deadline 9/9/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Caseworker I/Social Service Worker
DCFS Northern Region (Ogden Clearfield Brigham Bountiful Logan)

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!

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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 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 familys situation.

• Working with families to create plans for childrens 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 supervisors 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

• Possesses a current valid Utah drivers license.

Social Service Worker: Pay $26.21:

• Holds an SSW or higher licensure in good standing (required by statute UCA).

• 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 drivers 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 drivers license.

• A positions 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 Ogden Office DCFS Clearfield Office DCFS Brigham Office
950 E 25th Street C 1350 E. 1450 S. 1050 Medical Dr. Ste. B
Ogden Utah 84401 Clearfield UT 84015 Brigham Utah 84302
United States United States United States

DCFS Bountiful Office DCFS Logan Office
57 W. 200 N. 115 W. Golf Course Rd. Ste. B
Bountiful Utah 84010 Logan Utah 84321
United States United States


Drivers License Requirement-Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: 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. 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
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 .

Required Experience:

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