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State of Utah - Jobs Caseworker II at Fortitude Treatment Cen in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah

If you would like an opportunity to join a team of dedicated professionals who work hard to provide maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment, this is the job for you. Wage: $24.34 JOB DESCRIPTION: The Division of Reentry and Rehabilitation is seeking a caseworker to join our team of skilled professionals to work with parolees. Our division provides evidence-based, individualized interventions to safely reintegrate justice-involved individuals back into the community. Our goal is to develop and carry out high-quality, evidence-based programs aimed at improving individual outcomes and enhancing community safety by implementing strategies, promoting accountability, and strengthening partnerships while maintaining positive work with incarcerated clients at our Fortitude Treatment Center. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

  • Licensure as a Social Service Worker or Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor not required
  • Experience working with substance use disorder and/or mental health treatment
  • Experience teaching educational classes
  • Experience in case management principles
  • Effective speaking, reading, and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of risk assessments and criminogenic risk factors

These are examples of an ideal candidate but do not preclude other applicants from being hired for the position. WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM: As a benefited employee of the Department of Corrections, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance. THE AGENCY: For more information about the Department of Corrections and the Division of Reentry and Rehabilitation, click here. Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

  • 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage.
  • 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
  • 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

  • Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
  • Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System. 
    • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
    • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.  

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``` - Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off:

  • Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
  • Annual leave amounts increase with years of service. 
  • We have 12 paid holidays.

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