Caseworker I - CFS

A Second Chance, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to supporting children and families in need. This role as a Child and Family Services Caseworker involves managing a diverse caseload, providing essential services, and ensuring the well-being of families from various backgrounds. You will engage in crisis intervention, training, and monitoring, all while working closely with community providers. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, requiring flexibility in your schedule to meet the needs of those you serve. Embrace the chance to contribute to a vital mission in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's in Social Work preferred.
• Experience working directly with children in a child-related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 15-17 cases, providing emergency care services.
• Prepare reports required by Allegheny County Children and Youth Services.

Skills

Written Communication Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Competence

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License

Registered and Insured Vehicle

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pittsburgh Corporate Office - Pittsburgh, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.87 Hourly

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES CASEWORKER

EDUCATION

High School Diploma Required. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or in a child related or social services field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

One year experience working directly with children in a child-related field with degree;

OR

Five years’ experience working directly with children in a child-related field with some college;

OR

Seven to ten years’ experience working directly with children in a child-related field.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

None

JOB STATUS

Full time; Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to work with persons from various ethnic backgrounds, with particular emphasis in working with families of African American heritage.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected caseload is approximately 15-17 cases – PLEASE NOTE THAT ACTUAL CASELOAD WILL VARY ACCORDING TO AGENCY NEED.
• Provide a full range of emergency/temporary care service to parents and children (which includes training, crisis intervention services, placement and monitoring, and transporting).
• Work on-call hours as directed.
• Interface with all providers for the purpose of planning meetings.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and other reports that are required by Allegheny County Children and Youth Services, DPW and this agency.
• Adhere to all other program and agency policies and procedures governing the objective of the agency and program.

This position requires a flexible work schedule to include evenings and weekends.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• Registered and insured vehicle.
• Certificate of Insurance for vehicle.
• Valid PA Inspection (even if vehicle is registered in another state).
• Valid/Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Current Act 33, Police Clearance and FBI Clearance.
• City/County travel.

Reports to Child and Family Services Supervisor

A Second Chance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious; national origin or ancestry; sex; gender identity or expression; sexual orientation disability; marital status; familial status; age (40 or over); or use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability of any individual or independent contractor or because of the disability of an individual with whom the person is known to have an association; or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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