County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Children, Youth and Families is seeking hard-working, forward-thinking applicants who are dedicated to the safety, security, protection and stability of children within our county.

Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Caseworker 2, Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF), under the general supervision of the Casework Supervisor, is responsible for working with a family from the point that they are referred to DHS/OCYF until the family is no longer involved with the agency. The incumbent completes a training curriculum and is aware of and works to complement and further the mission of DHS/OCYF.

Other duties include:

• Investigative Duties
  • Receives reports of suspected child abuse and/or neglect that are made to DHS/OCYF.
  • Initiates and completes investigations of the reports by conducting interviews, home visits, field visits, contacts with collateral sources and reviews of any available records.
  • Determines within 60 days whether a family is accepted for services with DHS/OCYF in accordance with relevant agency policy and state regulations.
  • Cooperates with Child Protective Services Caseworkers on the investigation of Child Abuse Reports/Childline Reports in the instance of new allegations of abuse on an open case.
• Conferencing and Teaming
  • Initiates the Conferencing and Teaming Process if a family is accepted for services.
  • Reviews record, prepares the family, and completes the Family Advocacy Support Tool.
  • Builds a functional Team, facilitates the Family Conference and conducts Team Meetings.
  • Applies a Strength Based Model to engage clients and the Team in the planning process.
  • Captures the required assessment information using the Risk Assessment Model.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: Hybrid work of up to two days per week after 6 months of employment.
  
• 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.
• 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 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.

Veterans:

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.