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County Caseworker 2 - (Local Government) - Allegheny County Children & Youth - Placement Unit

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County Caseworker 2 - (Local Government) - Allegheny County Children & Youth - Placement Unit

Salary

$24.17 Hourly

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-39870-L0624

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Allegheny Co Child Welfare

Opening Date

01/07/2026

Closing Date

1/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0624

Position Number

80010321

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212702

Bureau / Division

Allegheny County Child Welfare Services

Worksite Address

10 Duff Road

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15235

Contact Name

Serena Malahoo

Contact Phone

412.350.3487

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a career with a strong dedication to serving your community within Allegheny County? Do you care about making a difference in the lives of children? If you do, this is the position for you! Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS), Children, Youth and Families Division has immediate openings for County Caseworker 2s.

Allegheny County has a complete benefit package. Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Caseworker 2, under the general supervision of the Casework Supervisor, Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Children, Youth and Family Services (OCYF), Placement Unit, performs case planning, screening and placement services for children and families. The incumbent serves as a liaison/resource for agencies, families, and children to help them through the permanency/placement process. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to reviewing the social history, psychological, psychiatric, medical, and school information on children referred for permanency/placement services as well as prospective adoptive/Permanent Legal Custodianship (PLC) families as assigned. Coordinate with ASCI Kinship Navigation to assure that referrals are made at appropriate interval. Make contacts to locate resource families and other placements for youth posted to the Online Bulletin Board. Monitors on-going mutual adjustment of child within the placement family. Provides casework services to children and placement families as needed. Participates in conferences with casework supervisors to discuss case planning, agency policy and general social services principles, weekly or as needed.

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.

+ Telework: This position may be eligible to telework part time, 2 days per week after 6 months of employment. Specific details of the telework schedule will be discussed during the interview process. 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 Allegheny County, Pennsylvania . The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

+ Allegheny County has a complete benefit package.

+ 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:

+ 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ You must pass a background investigation .

+ T his 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.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

02

Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a County Caseworker 1 for at least six months full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

04

Have you successfully completed the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) internship?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.

+ The name of the employer where you completed your internship

+ The type of internship and duties performed

+ The number of hours completed

06

Have you successfully completed the County Social Casework Intern program in a civil service covered position with a Pennsylvania local government agency?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.

+ The name of the employer where you completed your internship

+ The type of internship and duties performed

+ The number of hours completed

08

Have you completed a bachelor's degree with a major in social work or social welfareORare you currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in social work or social welfare and have completed at least 90 creditsandare within two months of graduation?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

09

If youhave notcompleted a bachelor's degree as indicated in Question 8, but you are within two months of graduation, please provide themonthandyearof your anticipated graduation date. If you have already graduated, or you answered "No" to Question 8, type N/A in the text box below.

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you are claiming credits/degree based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

10

Have you completed 12 or more semester credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

11

How much full-time professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency do you possess?

+ 1 year or more

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

12

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

13

How much graduate coursework in the behavioral sciences have you completed?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov