Job Description

This recruitment is open only to current employees of the Eastern Region of DCFS. Only the applications of current Eastern Region employees will be considered.

This position is being filled as a 2 year career mobility opportunity.

Principal Duties
As a Lead Worker you will:

• Carry a reduced caseload.
• Prepare detailed case documentation including: intake records, investigation summaries, child and family assessments and/or service plans, risk assessments, social summaries, activity logs, and case histories.
• Assist and/or mentor team members with coordinating services with the court, community partners, placement providers, and other collateral agencies as needed to support children and families receiving services.
• Coach team members in assessing and documenting client needs and developing and implementing service plans to meet those needs.
• Assist the Supervisor to provide consultation, case staffing, and in assessing needs for on-going agency involvement.
• Providing input on performance evaluations and disciplinary actions occasionally.

Preference
Preference may be given to applicants having an active Social Service Worker or a higher, related license (Certified Social Worker, LCSW, etc.) with the State of Utah and a minimum of 2 years of DCFS casework experience.

Typical Qualifications

These are the knowledge, skills and abilities associated with these position.

• 
  knowledge and skills of all aspects of SAFE
• ability to develop individualized Service Plans
• knowledge of agency and community resources and services
• knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and Practice Guidelines
• knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of human growth and development
• knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of human behavior
• knowledge of human behavior and performance
• knowledge and skills of interviewing techniques

Supplemental Information

All DCFS job offers are contingent upon passing a Background Screening Application (BSA).

This position has CPS responsibilities and is located in Vernal UT.

This recruitment is open only to current employees of the Eastern Region of DCFS. Only the applications of current Eastern Region employees will be considered.

This position is a 2 year career mobility.

An active Social Service Worker or a higher, related license (Certified Social Worker, LCSW, etc.) with the State of Utah is preferred.

Preference may be given to applicants having a minimum of 2 years of DCFS casework experience.

All applications must be submitted online. Resumes emailed or faxed will not be accepted as an application.

Only applicants invited to interview will be notified.

Physical Requirements: Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, or similar activities; may require lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs) such as computers and record boxes.

Working conditions: Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., being subject to possible physical or verbal attack.