Social Services Caseworker

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh In; South Strabane Township (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, ...

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh is seeking a compassionate Caseworker to join the Washington County Outreach Team. You will provide case management, help clients access services, and coordinate needed supports to reach practical goals.

With strong communication and documentation skills, you will assess eligibility, arrange services, and refer clients to community resources, contributing to relief for those experiencing hardships while working within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a human services field or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year in social services (internship acceptable).
• Must be able to travel weekly to the Greene County office.
• Proven ability to interact constructively with community agencies and resources.
• Excellent problem-solving, written and oral communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Clearances (Act 33/34 and FBI) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management and service planning for assigned clients to help meet objectives.
• Assesses requests for service to determine eligibility.
• Provides or arranges needed supportive services to fulfill service plans.
• Documents all client interactions and coordinating information timely and accurately to ensure program compliance.
• Develops new approaches to better serve client needs.
• Ensures clients achieve their service plan objectives.
• Provides information and referral services to link clients with resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Interagency collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

At Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh, every client we see is our most important client.

We’re seeking a compassionate, supportive Caseworker to join our Washington County Outreach Team to bring encouragement to those who are experiencing hardships.

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With your education and experience in human services you know the importance of listening closely and working carefully to meet client needs and help them access the services they need. You’re in a key position, facilitating much-needed relief to members of a vulnerable population, providing case management and helping clients meet important, practical goals. You have a lot of fresh ideas to set people up for success and navigate life’s challenges.

We offer successful candidates a competitive salary, strong health benefits (including medical, dental and vision) that begin the first of the month following the hire date and generous time off programs that include15 paid holidays a year. We also have a solid retirement plan that is fully funded by Catholic Charities, and Paid Parental Leave, along with other benefits.

We are proud of our collaborative culture at Catholic Charities and to be designated as one of Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 by the Pittsburgh Business Times.

Take a look at the Caseworker description below and let us know if you’re ready to bring healing and hope to those who need us.

Caseworker Key Performance Objectives Include:

• Provides case management and service planning for assigned clients to assist clients in setting achievable objectives.
• Assesses requests for service to determine applicant eligibility.
• Provides or arranges for needed supportive services to fulfill service plan objectives.
• Documents all interactions with clients, service coordination information, and goal planning activities in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner to ensure compliance with program standards.
• Develops new approaches to better serve the needs of clients.
• Ensures that clients achieve their service plan objectives.
• Provides information and referral services for other community services in order to link clients with appropriate resources.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree in a human services field or an equivalent field is required.
• A minimum of one year of social service experience is required. Internship experience is acceptable.
• The ability to travel to the Greene County office on a weekly basis.
• A proven ability to interact constructively with community agencies and resources is required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Excellent documentation skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Act 33/34 and FBI clearances is required.