Job Description

Apply to become a Senior Assistant Caseworker, Office Support!
The Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) St. George office is seeking a highly motivated individual with professional work experience in an office setting to fill their Senior Assistant Caseworker, Office Support position to serve as a resource / office support to a foster care team in the St. George DCFS office. Apply to become part of a team of professionals working together to keep children safe and strengthen families in our communities!

Principal Duties
A Senior Assistant Caseworker, Office Support, serves as a resource to one of the foster care teams in the St. George DCFS office by performing the following tasks:

• Entering data on computerized systems and maintaining case files.
• Assisting professional staff or others in explaining, implementing, and following policies and procedures, including quality assurance of casework.
• Recording and/or transcribing minutes of meetings, hearings, dictation, dialog, etc., and distributing them to team members.
• Filing and archiving files.
• Sending out various documents that require tracking and signatures to meet policy standards.
• Assisting the foster care team, St. George office, and Southwest region with any other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate
The model candidate for this position is someone who:

• Has professional work experience working in an office setting.
• Is adept at dealing with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism, and follows the code of ethics.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Is skilled with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs to create and prepare documents.
• Communicates effectively, clearly, and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Is willing to support caseworkers with any additional duties they may require assistance with.

Preferences
Preference may be given to candidates who have:

• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and database systems.
• At least two years of professional experience working in an office setting.

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: .

The Agency
Contribute to our communities and proactively support the Division of Child and Family Services by helping us keep children safe and strengthen families.

Supplemental Information

• All DCFS job offers are contingent upon passing a Background Screening Application (BSA).
• Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Typically, you will sit comfortably to perform the work; however, you may do some walking; standing; bending; carry light items; or drive an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

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.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: . To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click .

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