FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $24.95 - $ Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Staci Ditzer | snditzer@utah.gov | 801-545-5511
Application Deadline – 11/1/2026*
*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.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and help others transform their lives? Join our passionate, dedicated team as a Caseworker and play a pivotal role in empowering justice-involved individuals through accountability, rehabilitation, education, and support in a safe, dynamic environment. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Division of Reentry and Rehabilitation is looking for a driven, compassionate Caseworker to join our skilled team working with clients at the Central Utah Correctional Facility. In this rewarding role, you will implement evidence-based programs designed to safely reintegrate individuals into the community, promote long-term success, and strengthen public safety. If you thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about supportive rehabilitation strategies, this opportunity is for you! Note: Based upon the applicant’s qualifications, the Division may underfill this position at a Case Worker I position. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:Experience working with Volunteer and Religious Services (VRS) or as an Individual Service Provider in a prison environment, supporting education and religious programmingExperience teaching educational classesExperience in case management principlesEffective speaking, reading, and written communication skillsKnowledge of risk assessments and criminogenic risk factorsThese are examples of an ideal candidate but do not preclude other applicants from being hired for the position or the position to be underfilled.
Responsibilities:Coordinates efforts to find appropriate services (housing, transportation, employment, medical, mental health, and other social services) from community providers, collateral agencies, and other community partners.Provides classes to address criminogenic risks and support for offenders in a prison environment or on a housing unit. Works with Volunteer and Religious Services (VRS) or as an Institutional Service Provider (ISP) to assist offenders working toward rehabilitation and reentry by facilitating educational and religious support. Services may also be provided to family members.Helps clients to obtain necessary identification (i.e birth certificate, driver's license, tribal ID, etc.)Provides written and verbal communication with Adult Probation and Parole Agents and Supervisor on treatment progression.Other duties as required.Qualifications:This list contains requirements, knowledge, skills and abilities associated with these duties:Computer skills, Microsoft Office products, Google Docs, and UDC software.Justice system, rules, records, procedures and protocol.Compose and produce reports, documents, and related material.Use of interviewing techniques such as motivational interviewing. Supplemental Information:Job Series:
This job may be filled at any of the advertised levels listed below. Salary depends on the job level offered within the series.
Caseworker I
Salary Range: $19.24 - $28.86
Caseworker II
Salary Range: $21.41 - $32.20 Note: At this level, the best qualified individuals will have obtained licensure as a Social Service Worker.Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., being subject to possible physical attack. Institutional/Correctional surroundings and hazards, including being subject to possible physical attack. Safety and risk issues inherent while working within a correctional facility with an offender population are presumed.Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.May be required to provide 24 hour on call services. Policy requires employee to provide on-call services to respond to situations which may occur during non-duty hours.All questions must be answered fully and in the format requested, if applicable. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Entering "see resume" as an answer will be considered an incomplete answer. Cutting and pasting pertinent information from your resume is acceptable, but should be edited to be a precise answer to the question.NOTE: Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary will be based on the Career Ladder for current UDC employees
Location –
255 East 300 North
Gunnison, Utah, 84634
United States
Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service
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:
The Utah Department of Corrections as a dedicated team of professionals ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.
For additional information about the Utah Department of Corrections please go to this link. http://www.corrections.utah.gov/
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.
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