Caseworker Specialist I- DAAS (Salt Lake City)

Caseworker Specialist I

If you feel strongly about advocacy for vulnerable adults, this job is for you!!!

The Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is looking for a Caseworker Specialist I in the Salt Lake office.  The Caseworker Specialist I provides adult protection services (APS) by investigating and assessing allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation on vulnerable adults, and documenting investigative findings and client progress toward risk resolution. They serve as a Caseworker Specialist, assisting the supervisor with training caseworkers, monitoring caseworker performance, and supporting the unit supervisor as needed.  They conduct Quality Assurance Reviews and carry out other tasks as assigned. They mentor and provide consultation to caseworkers in their day-to-day responsibilities,  attend administrative meetings as required, share case management advice and information at staff meetings, and provide community outreach education on vulnerable adult abuse, neglect and exploitation.

This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and telework days. The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries. 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.

Responsibilities

• Is a mentor to other case workers

• Takes calls and assesses the vulnerability of alleged victims

• Investigates and assesses allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation on vulnerable adults

• Conducts thorough investigations of complex cases requiring coordination across multiple services and addressing diverse client dynamics.

• Compiles and assesses data to complete the reports

• Coordinates and refer adults to services of community resources, providers, collateral agencies and other community partners

• Work closely with other agencies to coordinate care and services for vulnerable adults

• Assess vulnerable adults' needs and help implement plans to meet those needs.

• Work directly with the APS Care Coordination team. 

Minimum Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who:.

• Have at least 2 years of case management, working with vulnerable adults or  investigative experience in protective services such as APS or CPS;

• Have a social work related licensure such as a Social Service Worker, Certified Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Psychologist, or Marriage and Family Therapist 

• Only applicants invited to interview will be notified. 
• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• 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 DAAS job offers are contingent upon passing a Background Screening Application (BSA).
• Must have a valid driver's license.

• 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 : $23 - $35