What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSPD - Support Caseworker II position at State of Utah?
DSPD Caseworker Specialist II – MySteps Project
The Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD), within the Department of Health & Human Services, is looking for a dedicated professional to fill our Caseworker Specialist II position. As a Caseworker Specialist II in this role you will be primarily working on a project to assist with connecting individuals, guardians, and advocates to consumer files in MySteps.
The Agency
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to provide care for individuals and families in Utah. Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) promotes opportunities and provides support for people with disabilities to lead self-determined lives by overseeing home and community-based services for more than 5,000 people who have disabilities. For more information on the Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD), click here!
Why You Should Join Our Team
You will not only work with a professional communications team on behalf of the most vulnerable in our communities to help them live their best lives, but you will also receive great benefits.
Click here to see the variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program the State of Utah offers.
Example of Duties:
Review documentation to ensure it’s completed accurately and thoroughly.
Verify supplemental required documentation is included when required.
Review court orders to determine if they are court-ordered guardianship documents and classify appropriately.
Navigate computer systems that requires good attention to detail and ability to follow multiple step processes.
Support and sustain DSPD goals, plans and objectives.
Assist with intake and waiting list duties as needed which may include tasks such as reviewing eligibility documentation and/or completed Needs Assessment Questionnaires, answering the intake phone line and following up on inactive cases.
Demonstrate leadership.
(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)
Has experience supporting individuals with disabilities to lead self-determined lives.
Has experience in Person-Centered thinking and processes.
Has knowledge of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).
Understands Division services.
Has strong interpersonal skills.
Has a strong understanding of cultural competence.
Has the ability to work well independently.
Is an excellent listener who is also proactive.
Has the ability to work well with a wide range of people with varying interests.
The typical office setting for this job is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. However, you may encounter some risks that are associated with any office setting, for example, the safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.
This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
Salary : $23 - $39
