What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Caseworkers! position at Allegheny County?
If you are interested in getting your career started as a Caseworker making a difference in lives of children and families, we may have just the opportunity for you! We are seeking entry-level Caseworkers for our Children, Youth & Families Department and these opportunities exist in various locations throughout Allegheny County.
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This is a rewarding career with a strong dedication to serving your community within Allegheny County DHS/Children, Youth and Families Division. New CYF Caseworkers work under the general supervision of a Casework Supervisor for a six-month probation period and complete a ten-week curriculum consisting of both classroom and field work. New Caseworkers are responsible for working with a family from the point the family is referred to DHS/CYF until they are no longer involved with the agency.
CYF Caseworkers provide protective and supportive services for abused/neglected children and families and, depending upon assignment, provide counseling services to children, families, foster parents and/or adoptive parents. The Caseworker also participates in Conferencing and Teaming to help families with their plan goals including safety and self-sufficiency, participates in crisis intervention where appropriate, and presents case facts and testimony in Children’s Court.
QUALIFICATIONS
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 bachelor's 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,752.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,752