Assistant Caseworker-Christmas Box House- DCFS Northern Region (Ogden)

The Christmas Box House in Ogden is looking for qualified candidates to fill their Assistant Caseworker positions for Swing Shift, Graveyard Shift, and Weekends. Assistant Caseworkers help provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for children between the ages of 0-20 who are in need of safety and care; and assist professional social staff by providing support with direct client services. Teamwork is key to preserving the health, safety, and well-being of children in custody.

They accomplish this by performing the following tasks

Supervising and providing care for infants, toddlers, and youth in custody. Maintaining detailed logs for each child in custody. Transporting children to school, youth activities, and/or visits.

Maintaining cleanliness of the facility such as vacuuming, cooking, and cleaning. Assisting with inputting data on computerized systems and maintaining case files. Updating case documentation, such as intake records, investigation summaries, case histories, activity logs, risk assessments, social summaries, service plans, and correspondence.

Differential pay offered for working swing shift, graveyard shift, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age Team oriented Adept at dealing with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.

Preference May be given to candidates who are

Current or previous DCFS employee