County Caseworker ; Local Government - Allegheny County C&Y

Position: County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
THE POSITION

As a County Caseworker 2 with Allegheny County Children & Youth Services, you will help families work through challenges and build stronger foundations.

This role offers meaningful, people-centered work that changes lives every day. You will be part of a supportive agency that believes in teamwork, growth, and community. Use your skills to lift up children and families when they need it most.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on supporting families from the moment they are referred to the agency until their involvement ends. The position centers on investigation, planning, service coordination, and documentation to ensure child safety and family progress. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

* Investigative Work:
Conduct interviews, visits, and record reviews to assess child safety and determine service needs

* Family Planning:
Lead conferencing processes, prepare families, and guide teams in building effective Family Plans

* Court Preparation:
Develop reports, petitions, and testimony materials required for hearings and legal proceedings

* Case Documentation:
Maintain accurate records and enter case information in required systems according to regulations

* Service Coordination:
Connect families with supports, monitor progress, and provide crisis intervention when necessary

* Child Supervision:
Oversee children in placement and maintain contact with families, foster caregivers, and service partners

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment.

* Work hours are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch.

* Telework:
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week after 6 months of employment. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

* You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

* Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or

* Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or

* A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or

* A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; or

* Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

* Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Other Requirements:

* PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

* This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

* You must pass a background investigation.

* This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

* Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

* Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

* If you…