County Caseworker I: Child Welfare & Family Support

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

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.