What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Caseworker- DCFS Christmas Box House (Ogden) position at State of Utah?
Becoming an Assistant Caseworker at the Ogden Christmas Box House for the Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) can be a life changing event! If you have a passion to work with children and families, Child & Family Services is the place for you. Together we can make a difference through service!
Responsibilities
The Christmas Box House in Ogden is looking for qualified candidates to fill their Assistant Caseworker positions for Swing Shift, Graveyard Shift, and Weekends. Assistant Caseworkers help provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for children between the ages of 0-20 who are in need of safety and care; and assist professional social staff by providing support with direct client services. Teamwork is key to preserving the health, safety, and well-being of children in custody. They accomplish this by performing the following tasks:
- Supervising and providing care for infants, toddlers, and youth in custody.
- Maintaining detailed logs for each child in custody.
- Transporting children to school, youth activities, and/or visits.
- Maintaining cleanliness of the facility such as vacuuming, cooking, and cleaning.
- Assisting with inputting data on computerized systems and maintaining case files.
- Updating case documentation, such as intake records, investigation summaries, case histories, activity logs, risk assessments, social summaries, service plans, and correspondence.
The Christmas Box House is a 24-hour facility. As shelter staff your schedule is part-time and varies up to a maximum of 28 hours per week, includes some holidays, and fluctuates based on child population.
- Differential pay offered for working swing shift, graveyard shift, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Team oriented
- Adept at dealing with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Preference
May be given to candidates who are:
- Current or previous DCFS employee
Why You Should Join Our Team
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 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. DCFS CLICK HERE
- Only applicants invited to interview will be notified
- 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).
- May require 24-hours on-call services. 24-hours on call services response time to be determined by the agency and management team.
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 -
- You will be exposed to risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
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