Deputy Public Guardian Caseworker Specialist I-DAAS

Caseworker Specialist I

FT / PT Status Full Time
Salary $23.86 - $35.85 Hourly Rate
Remote Work / In-Office Hybrid
Recruiter Josh Stover 801.538.4251
Application Deadline August 14 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Serveas the initial point of contact for guardianship inquiries by screening callsand email referrals collecting key information and determining eligibilityand priority level.
• Assesscurrent and potential client/patient needs and also develop and implement plansto meet those needs.
• Monitorclient funds which includes managing client financial accounts or budgetactivities and providing fiscal information and preparation of annual courtaccounting reports.
• Applyfor and maintain public benefits eligibility.
• Preparedetailed case documentation including opening and closing cases intakerecords investigation summaries case histories activity logs risk/needsassessments social summaries service plans reports to the court andcorrespondence etc.
• Provideclients with information concerning rights options benefits services goalsand expectations.
• Conductmonthly visits with clients and complete documentation.
• Collaborateand coordinate with service and medical providers.
• Performfield visits and determine the need for guardianship and/or health andwell-being of an adult.
• Coordinatewith and refer to community resources placement providers collateralagencies the court and/or other community partners for clients receivingservices.
  

Qualifications

• Canuse independent judgment and discretion.
• Beproactive.
• Hasexperience assessing physical mental social or economic needs.
• Is detail oriented.
• Canmaintain objectivity.
• Candeal with situations with patience tact and professionalism.
• Canread interpret and apply laws rules regulations policies and/or procedures.
• Canwrite comprehensive reports that are concise and understandable on financialtransactions social interactions and medical conditions and adherence to careplans.
• Uselogic to analyze or identify underlying principles reasons or factsassociated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Useinvestigative techniques and processes.
• Canwork with and around potentially high risk mentally and emotionally unstableadults.
• Isable to handle exposure to substandard living areas including animal wastevermin odors etc.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Hasfour years of full-time education or professional work experience related tothe care of vulnerable adults including elderly adults and adults withdisabilities or mental illnesses.
  
  

About the Role

Location 288 North 1460 West Salt Lake City UT 84116
Background Check Required You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code B - Competitive Career Service -Employment in this positionrequires a probationary period.

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
Contributeto our communities and proactively support the Division of Aging and AdultServices. For information on DAASclick 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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