CPS Lead Worker – Metro Office, Salt Lake Valley Region DCFS

Move forward in your career by becoming a Lead Worker in Salt Lake Valley Region (SLVR) of DCFS. Currently, the Region is looking to fill a Lead Worker positions on the CPS team in the Metro office in SLC. Duties include assessing needs for children, youth and families, facilitating change, assisting the supervisor in mentoring team members and functionally supervising staff in the absence of the supervisor.
This recruitment will be used to fill Lead Worker vacancies that will open in the future within SLVR.
This recruitment is open only to current employees of DCFS. Only the applications of current DCFS employees will be considered.
Pay starts at $30.56.
This position is being filled as a 2 year career mobility opportunity.

Principal Duties
As a Lead Worker you will:
Carry a reduced caseload as circumstances permit.
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.
At least two years of DCFS casework experience.

Typical Qualifications
These are the knowledge, skills and abilities associated with these posiiton.
requires an active Social Service Worker license or a higher, related license (Certified Social Worker, LCSW, etc.) from the State of Utah.
a minimum of 2 years of DCFS casework experience is preferred.
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 recruitment is open only to current employees of DCFS. Only the applications of current DCFS employees will be considered.
This position is being filled as a 2 year career mobility opportunity.
An active Social Service Worker or a higher, related license (Certified Social Worker, LCSW, etc.) with the State of Utah is required.
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.