Children Youth and Families

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Pittsburgh, United States Allegheny County Department of Human Services Full time

Allegheny County Children, Youth & Families CaseworkerAre you interested in making a difference in the lives of children and families throughout the community? If so, this may be an ideal career for you to consider. In Allegheny County, we appreciate people who think big, act boldly, and care about making a difference. You don't have to be from here to feel at home, or to make your mark. We are always welcoming applicants for our Children, Youth & Families (CYF) Caseworker roles.Casework applications are handled through PA State Civil Service. Current postings are found in the link below and change often so be sure to visit the site frequentlyWith only 1.3 million people in the County, it's small enough for motivated people to get things done. Allegheny County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is a perfect place to get things done that directly affect people in need in a positive and lasting way. As a CYF Caseworker you would be responsible for providing protective and supportive services for abused/neglected children and families and, depending upon assignment, provide counseling services to children, families, foster parents, and/or adoptive parents. You would also participate in Conferencing and Teaming to help families with their plan goals including safety and self sufficiency, participates in crisis intervention where appropriate, and presents case facts and testimony in Children's Court.In this position with Allegheny County's Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF), trainees work under the general supervision of a casework supervisor for a six-month probation period. During that time, trainees complete a ten-week curriculum consisting of both classroom and fieldwork. Trainees are responsible for working with a family from the point the family is referred to DHS/CYF until they are no longer involved with the agency.Duties and Responsibilities:Participates with questions and responses to questions in the training session.Requests clarification of policies, procedures, mandates, regulations and casework principles and practices when not understood.Learns and utilizes skills, policies, procedures and practices to manage the cases assigned.Learns about and meets the mandates and regulations established by the government and regulatory agencies.Demonstrates understanding and abilities to apply information received in training to the cases assigned.Participates in the evaluation of the training session.Performs casework on assigned cases.Why DHS?It is innovative. Most recently, the national attention and awards we've gotten are for how DHS integrates data and uses them to improve the safety and well-being of children through tools that support front-line staff in making decisions (using predictive analytics).DHS is diverse, but we strive to be even more inclusive. Our director has made it her top priority that DHS is "the kind of place where a diverse group of talented people want to come, grow, and do their best work."

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