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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; McCandless (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework after 6 months

Part-time telework option up to 2 days

Job summary

Allegheny County Children & Youth Services is seeking a County Caseworker 2 to support families from referral to case closure. You will investigate, plan, coordinate services, document progress, and ensure child safety with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include leading Family Plans, preparing court materials, and liaising with foster caregivers and service partners. Telework may be possible after 6 months; standard hours are 8:30–4:30, M–F.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree with 12 credits in related social sciences and one year of relevant experience; or
• Any equivalent combination including 12 credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology and related social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Investigative work: interview, visit, and record reviews to assess child safety and needs.
• Lead conferencing and develop Family Plans with teams and families.
• Prepare reports, petitions and testimonies for hearings and legal proceedings.
• Maintain accurate case records in required systems per regulations.
• Coordinate services, monitor progress, and provide crisis intervention.
• Oversee children in placement and maintain contact with families and partners.

Skills

Casework experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in social welfare or related field

12 college credits in sociology/social sciences + 1 year experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

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.

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.

As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• 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: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week after 6 months of employment. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

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.

• 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.