County Casework Manager 1 (Clinical Manager) (Local Government) - Allegheny County C&Y

THE POSITION

Are you a hard-working, forward-thinking professional who is dedicated to the safety, security, protection, and stability of the children within your community? If so, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Children, Youth and Families has an exceptional opportunity for a County Casework Manager 1 to join the team and make a genuine difference in the lives of others. Apply today to take pride in the work you do while advocating for those in need!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a County Casework Manager 1, you will oversee the clinical work and activities of each casework unit within the regional office. You will have the opportunity to collaborative with support teams to ensure the best clinical decisions are being made for each case, as well as network with the DHS Teaming Institute to ensure cases are carried out in adherence to state and federal mandates and the CYF Practice Model of Conferencing and Teaming. You will also be responsible for overseeing efforts to assess the strengths and needs of individuals and families and reconnect foster care children and adults with positive family and kin utilizing a variety of tools and family engagement strategies and ensuring fidelity to the Conferencing and Teaming business process. You will be required to reach and maintain Conferencing and Teaming Coaching status as determined by the DHS Conferencing and Teaming Institute. Excellent leadership skills, good judgement, and team work are essential for this position as you will be working closely with the multi-system team as well as other DHS program offices in order to provide clinical oversight for children and families.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 4 : 00 PM to 12 : 00 AM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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

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Legal Requirements :

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.

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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.

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