Caseworker II

Caseworker II

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $21.41 - $32.20 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Staci Ditzer | snditzer@utah.gov | 801-545-5511
Application Deadline – 8/16/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Why Join Us?

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a tangible difference in your community? The Division of Reentry and Rehabilitation invites dedicated professionals to join a team focused on creating lasting change. We believe in providing justice-involved individuals with maximum opportunities for growth through accountability, evidence-based treatment, education, and positive reinforcement—all within a safe, supportive environment.

Our mission at the Utah Department of Corrections Community Correctional and Treatment Centers is to safely reintegrate clients back into society, improve individual outcomes, and enhance community safety through strong partnerships and proven intervention strategies.

Work Locations will be Statewide. 

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for compassionate, structured, and driven individuals. While the following attributes represent our ideal candidate, we encourage all interested individuals to apply, as we are willing to underfill the position at a Caseworker I level for the right applicant.

• Experience: Proven background in case management principles.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal, reading, and written communication skills.

• Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with risk assessments and criminogenic risk factors.

• Demographic Competency: A solid, foundational understanding of working with justice-involved women.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

As a Caseworker, you will play a pivotal role in our clients' rehabilitation journeys. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Resource Coordination: Actively connect clients with vital community services, including housing, transportation, employment, medical, mental health, and other social services.

• Intervention & Counseling: Facilitate psycho-educational classes addressing criminogenic risks, and provide targeted counseling for individuals dealing with substance use and mental health disorders (services may extend to family members).

• Documentation Assistance: Help clients obtain critical identification documents (e.g., birth certificates, driver's licenses, tribal IDs).

• Collaboration: Maintain consistent, professional written and verbal communication with Adult Probation and Parole Agents and Supervisors regarding client treatment progress.

• Adaptability: Perform other duties as required to support the center’s mission.

Qualifications & Skills

To be successful in this role, you should possess knowledge or proficiency in:

• Human behavior, behavioral health management, and risk/needs assessments.