County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Allegheny County C&Y (MultipleVacancies)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania invites applications for County Caseworker 1 in Allegheny County. This civil service, full-time role focuses on protecting children and supporting families toward safety and stability.

You will join a dedicated team delivering protective services, with duties spanning family guidance, case monitoring, crisis response, court hearings, and collaborative planning to achieve outcomes. Admission requires state lines of work and education criteria.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as County Social Services Aide 3 or higher, or a related paraprofessional role.
• Bachelor’s degree with specified social science credits or equivalent combination.
• Within two months of graduating you may meet educational requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Two years experience as County Social

Paraprofessional case management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice

12 college credits in related social sciences

Equivalent combination including 12 credits and one year experience

Job description

Salary

$49,184.72 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-58237-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Allegheny Co Child Welfare

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

9/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212702

Bureau / Division

Allegheny County Child Welfare Services

Worksite Address

Various CYF Locations within Allegheny County

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15235

Contact Name

Serena Malahoo

Contact Email

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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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• 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
• Allegheny County offers a complete benefit package.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• This particular position requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

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.