DSPD - Support Caseworker II

Salary : $23.28 - $39.02 Hourly

Location : Statewide, UT

Job Type : Temporary

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 46854

Agency : 250 Health & Human Services

Unit : 4377 DHHS DSPD INTAKE AND REFERRAL

Opening Date : 11 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Recruiter : Michael Schultz michaelschultz@utah.gov

# of Openings : 2

Location : Cannon Health Building288 N 1460 WestSalt Lake City, Utah 84116

Schedule Code : TL - Time Limited - This is a career service exempt at will position.

Schedule Code Description : 12 month probationary period required. DHRM rules apply.

Background Check : You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Benefits : This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Driver License Requirements : Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link :

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.

Job Description

DSPD Caseworker Specialist II - MySteps Project

The Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD), within the Department of Health & Human Services, is looking for a dedicated professional to fill our Caseworker Specialist II position. As a Caseworker Specialist II in this role you will be primarily working on a project to assist with connecting individuals, guardians, and advocates to consumer files in MySteps.

The Agency

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to provide care for individuals and families in Utah. Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) promotes opportunities and provides support for people with disabilities to lead self-determined lives by overseeing home and community-based services for more than 5,000 people who have disabilities. For more information on the Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD), click here!

Why You Should Join Our Team

You will not only work with a professional communications team on behalf of the most vulnerable in our communities to help them live their best lives, but you will also receive great benefits.

Click here to see the variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program the State of Utah offers.

Responsibilities

Example of Duties :

Review documentation to ensure it's completed accurately and thoroughly.

Verify supplemental required documentation is included when required.

Review court orders to determine if they are court-ordered guardianship documents and classify appropriately.

Navigate computer systems that requires good attention to detail and ability to follow multiple step processes.

Support and sustain DSPD goals, plans and objectives.

Assist with intake and waiting list duties as needed which may include tasks such as reviewing eligibility documentation and / or completed Needs Assessment Questionnaires, answering the intake phone line and following up on inactive cases.

Demonstrate leadership.

Qualifications

(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

Has experience supporting individuals with disabilities to lead self-determined lives.

Has experience in Person-Centered thinking and processes.

Has knowledge of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).

Understands Division services.

Has strong interpersonal skills.

Has a strong understanding of cultural competence.

Has the ability to work well independently.

Is an excellent listener who is also proactive.

Has the ability to work well with a wide range of people with varying interests.

Supplemental Information

The typical office setting for this job is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. However, you may encounter some risks that are associated with any office setting, for example, the safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.

This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

Benefits :

The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page : To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. As part of this application process, you must upload your resume into your application profile. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your resume or work history. "See resume" or "see previous response" is not an acceptable response to any question.Failure to follow these terms may result in disqualification from further consideration for this position.

• I acknowledge I have read the above statement.

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Are you a current Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) employee?

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If you selected "Yes" to the previous question, please list your EIN in the space below.

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Please select the highest level of education you've completed.

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In what field is your degree in?

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Do you have a certification as a QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional)?

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How many years of full time experience do you have working directly with people with intellectual disabilities and / or related conditions?

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Please describe your experience working directly with people with intellectual disabilities and / or related conditions?

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Please describe your experience working with individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)?

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How many years of experience do you have advocating or empowering people with disabilities

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Please describe your experience advocating or empowering people with disabilities

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How many years of experience do you have developing, using or monitoring various Person related documentation used to develop a Person Centered Support plan?

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What experience do you have working with outside agencies and collaborating together to meet the needs of a client? (ex : mental health, housing, schools)

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Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

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