Senior Assistant Caseworker-DCFS Eastern Regio (Vernal)

A Senior Assistant Caseworker, Office Support, is a clerical position and serves as a resource to the professional child welfare social work staff by providing direct client services including: taking notes and minutes and distributing minutes from staff meetings and team meetings; answering phones; greeting visitors and clients; helping to supervising visits; and transporting youth. They also perform the following tasks:

• Greet and assist walk-in clients
  
• Receive incoming telephone calls and directs them to the appropriate staff member.
• Preparing letters and/or documentation for courts and/or clients.
• Mailing certified mail to clients or sheriff; tracking in SAFE case system.
• Creating, maintaining, scanning, and/or archiving files, reports, etc.
• Retrieving files for workers, AGs, supervisors, and audits.
• Oversee the maintenance and scheduling of State vehicle upkeep to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Assisting with 24-hour notifications and priors.
• Maintaining the upkeep of office equipment.
• Taking and transcribing minutes at meetings.
• Assisting with completing Medicaid applications.
• Responsible for processing payments, managing financial transactions and handling other related financial tasks as assigned.
• Transportation of clients and children. 
• Supervise and monitor visits
• Other duties as assigned

• Has professional work experience working in an office setting.
• Is adept at dealing with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Is skilled with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Pro to create and prepare documents.
• Communicates effectively, clearly, and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Has great public relation skills.
• Gives attention to small details for accuracy of information provided.

Preferences

Preference may be given to applicants: 

• With previous and/or current experience working for the Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS).

• Has worked with the State's social welfare database system, SAFE

• Adobe Pro experience.

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.

• Only applicants invited to interview will be notified.

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

• Must have a valid driver's license. 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.

• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.

• 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.

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may

be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc.

Special physical demands are not required to perform the work..

Salary : $17