County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth Of PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA, United States

19 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a career with a strong dedication to serving your community within Allegheny County? If you are, this is the position for you!

Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS), Children, Youth and Families Division (CYF), has an immediate opening for County Caseworker 2 in the Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU).

Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Caseworker 2 (CIU) is responsible for receiving, screening, and processing requests for criminal background investigations submitted by direct services staff regarding parent consumers and other proposed child caregivers. The Caseworker 2 participates in ensuring child safety by investigating caregiver's criminal histories, which is accomplished by accessing available databases, analyzing information obtained and compiling a summary report regarding each subject request. The incumbent forwards the criminal background summary reports to the requesting direct services caseworkers for use in the DHS / OCYF risk assessment and case planning processes and the Juvenile Court's placement decision making.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

Full-time employment.
Work hours are :

Monday - Friday 4 : 00 PM to 12 : 00 AM, with a 1-hour lunch

Tuesday - Saturday 4 : 00 PM to 12 : 00 AM, with a 1-hour lunch

Schedules vary and travel is required.

Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.

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 is currently waived for this title.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements :

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 will not be 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 / test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

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