County Caseworker 2 (Local Government)

About the Role

A County Caseworker 2 with Allegheny County Children & Youth Services 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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: Opportunity for part-time telework (up to 2 days per week) after 6 months of employment. Requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and an approved location within Pennsylvania. Option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh, PA if unable to telework. Telework is subject to change.

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

• Applicants must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Background investigation required.
• Position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including 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. Information supporting eligibility must be provided on the application.
• If claiming education, attach a copy of college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Applications must be submitted by the posting closing date.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience and qualifications. Generative AI tools may be used for preparation only, not for misrepresentation or assistance during interviews.

Examination Information

• Completing the application and supplemental questions serves as the exam. No additional test center exam is required.
• Your score is based on the detailed information provided on your application.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Results will be provided via email.