Family Support Caseworker I — Protect & Empower Children

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

Job summary

The County Caseworker 1 position with the Allegheny County Child Welfare Services offers a chance to support families during important times of need. This role helps you grow critical skills while serving your community. You will work with a team that values safety, stability, and strong communication.

Start a meaningful career where you make a positive difference each day. This role emphasizes protective and supportive services for children and families, with duties including crisis

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Family support: Provide protective and supportive services for abused or neglected children and their families
• Counseling services: Offer guidance and counseling to children, families, foster parents, or adoptive parents
• Case coordination: Work with families from referral through completion of agency involvement
• Crisis response: Participate in crisis intervention and conferencing to support family safety and planning
• Court participation: Present case facts and provide testimony in Children Court when required
• Training completion: Perform duties under supervision during probation and complete required classroom and field training

Skills

Experience as County Social Services A

Paraprofessional case management

Sociology coursework

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology/social sciences

12 college credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology/gerontology/criminal justice

Job description

The County Caseworker 1 position with the Allegheny County Child Welfare Services offers a chance to support families during important times of need. This role helps you grow critical skills while serving your community. You will work with a team that values safety, stability, and strong communication.

Start a meaningful career where you make a positive difference each day. This role emphasizes protective and supportive services for children and families, with duties including crisis