County Caseworker ; Local Government - Allegheny County C&Y

Overview

THE POSITION The County Caseworker 1 role with Allegheny County Child Welfare offers a meaningful way to support families in need. This position gives you the chance to make a direct impact on child safety and well-being. You will join a team that works every day to guide families toward stability. This is a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while helping your community.

This position focuses on providing supportive and protective services to children and families throughout Allegheny County. You will assist families as they work toward safety and stability. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Family Support:
  Provide guidance to children and families during times of need
• Case Management:
  Monitor family progress from the initial referral through case closure
• Crisis Response:
  Respond to urgent concerns to ensure the safety of children
• Court Participation:
  Present case information and testimony during Children Court proceedings
• Collaborative Planning:
  Work with families and teams to develop goals for self sufficiency

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Schedules vary and travel is required.
• Various CYF Locations within Allegheny County
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Allegheny County offers a complete benefit package.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelors degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; 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 and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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 are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant1s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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