Job Description

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

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $16.95
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Eliana Sigler | esigler1@utah.gov |
Application Deadline – 8/4/2026*

*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.

Becoming an Assistant Caseworker at the Ogden Christmas Box House for the Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) can be a life changing event! If you have a passion to work with children and families, Child & Family Services is the place for you. Together we can make a difference through service!
The Christmas Box House is a 24-hour facility.

Key Responsibilities

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. Differential pay

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

Supplemental Information

• Only applicants invited to interview will be notified.

• May require 24-hour on-call services/time. 24-hour on-call services response time to be determined by the agency.

• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.

• Travel required; you may be required to use your personal vehicle to perform the duties of this position; approved mileage is reimbursable through State Finance.

• All DCFS job offers are contingent upon passing a Background Screening Application (BSA).

• Must have a valid Utah driver’s license.

• A position’s eligibility for hybrid work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

• The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate - Some of the work performed requires some physical exertion. You may be required to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend; crouch; stoop; stretch; reach; lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), e.g. lifting a small child in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

• High Risk — Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, such as working in extreme weather conditions, facing potential physical attack, or operating in hazardous surroundings.

• Some special risks which may require the use of special safety precautions e.g., entering clients homes, maybe working around contagious diseases, i.e. parasitic infections caused by head lice, bed bugs, scabies, etc. or chemicals, i.e. illegal substances, etc.

About the Role

Location –

DCFS Ogden Office
950 E. 25th Street C
Ogden, Utah, 84401
United States

Drivers License Requirement-Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
Background Check Required –Yes
Drug Test Required –No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
The goal of Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is to have communities where children grow up safe from abuse, neglect and dependency, where adults are protected from domestic violence, and where parents can be strengthened in their capacity to keep their family safe.
For more information about DCFS, Click Here

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.